“Upbeat,” “joyful,” and “artsy” come to mind when describing Marni, the Italian label that has been designed by Consuelo Castiglioni since it was launched in 1994. Marni stemmed from Castiglioni’s husband’s family fur business and is still very much a family company, with husband Gianni running the brand as CEO and daughter Carolina operating the online store. The line is known for quirky, feminine combinations of bright colors, bold graphic patterns, elaborate fantasy prints, and natural textures, including many furs. The result is an offbeat, funky aesthetic that remains elegant and wearable. It’s a look that can be carried off by a broad age spectrum of women. If art teachers were chic and rich, they’d probably wear Marni.

Status

Critics' Favorite, Established

Clients

Julia Roberts, Diane Kruger, Amber Valletta, Kirsten Dunst, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Helena Christensen

Other Product Lines

Eyewear, Handbags, Shoes

Collaborations

Collaborated with artist Richard Prince for Womenswear line (Spring 2007), Marni for H&M (2012)

Owned By

Castiglioni Family

Address

Via della Spiga 50
Milano, Italy 20121
39-02-76-31-73-27

Where To Buy

Bergdorf Goodman, Barneys New York, Marni, Jeffrey New York

Related Websites

• Style.com: Marni (Media)
• Wikipedia: Marni (Other)
• Marni (Official)