Meryll Rogge: The Belgian Visionary Steering Marni into Its Next Chapter
This morning, Italian luxury house Marni – part of the OTB Group – officially named Belgian designer Meryll Rogge as its new Creative Director. The appointment follows the recent departure of Francesco Risso, who led the brand for nearly a decade. Rogge’s arrival signals a bold new era for the fashion house known for its daring prints, artistic vision, and eclectic spirit. Who is Meryll Rogge? Born in Ghent in 1984, Meryll Rogge is a graduate of the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Antwerp, one of the world’s most respected fashion schools. Her early career included an impactful seven-year tenure at Marc Jacobs in New York, where she mastered the art of American luxury with a playful twist. In 2014, she returned to Belgium to become Head of Women’s Design at Dries Van Noten, further refining her eye for colour, silhouette and narrative-driven fashion. In 2020, she launched her eponymous label, showcasing inventive knitwear, nostalgic tailoring and a quirky-yet-wearable ...