Antonio Marras (born 21 January 1961) is an Italian fashion designer.
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| Born | 21 January 1961 (age 63) |
| Occupation | fashion designer |
Biography
editBorn in Alghero, the son of the owner of a fashion boutique, Marras was an autodidact, and launched his brand in 1987.[1] He had his breakout in 1996, presenting his couture collection at the Alta Roma event in Rome.[2][3] In 1999, he launched his first ready-to-wear collection.[3] > Between 2003 and 2011 he was artistic director of Kenzo.[1][3] 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.[1][4]
Marras is also active on stage as a costume designer.[1] In 2011 he took part in the Venice Biennale with the installation Archivio Provvisorio.[5] He is married and has two sons.[2]
References
edit- ^ a b c d 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.
- ^ a b Pollo, Paola (19 February 2006). "Marras, l' italiano di Francia che torna in Sardegna «a prendere fiato»". Corriere della Sera. p. 23.
- ^ a b c 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.