| Antonio Marras | |
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| Born | 21 January 1961 (1961-01-21) (age 63) Alghero, Sardinia, Italy |
| Occupation | fashion designer |
Antonio Marras (born 21 January 1961) is an Italian fashion designer.
Biography
Born in Alghero, the son of the owner of a fashion boutique, Marras was an autodidact, and launched his brand in 1987. He had his breakout in 1996, presenting his couture collection at the Alta Roma event in Rome. In 1999, he launched his first ready-to-wear collection. > Between 2003 and 2011 he was artistic director of Kenzo. He then reprised his work with his brand, and in 2023 the 80% of his company was acquired by Calzedonia, with Marras staying as creative director.
Marras is also active on stage as a costume designer. In 2011 he took part in the Venice Biennale with the installation Archivio Provvisorio. He is married and has two sons.
References
- ^ Pollo, Paola (9 August 2022). "Marras rilevato da mister Calzedonia: «La nostra moda arriverà alla gente»". Corriere della Sera (in Italian). Retrieved 5 March 2023.
- ^ Pollo, Paola (19 February 2006). "Marras, l' italiano di Francia che torna in Sardegna «a prendere fiato»". Corriere della Sera. p. 23.
- ^ Tortora, Laura (8 September 2022). "5 momenti indimenticabili dalle passerelle di Antonio Marras". Vogue Italia (in Italian). Retrieved 5 March 2023.
- Redazione Moda (7 September 2022). "Calzedonia rileva l'80% di Antonio Marras: ora il rilancio". Il Sole 24 Ore (in Italian). Retrieved 5 March 2023.
- Bernardi, Ilaria (15 October 2016). "Marras opera omnia". Il Giornale dell'arte (in Italian). Retrieved 5 March 2023.