Trussardi
Miroglio Group · Italy
Trussardi is a Milan fashion house founded in 1911 by Dante Trussardi, originally a leather glove maker. According to Wikipedia it has been owned by the Miroglio Group since March 2024.
| Founded | 1911 |
|---|---|
| Founder | Dante Trussardi |
| Owner | Miroglio Group (acquired March 2024, per Wikipedia) |
| Headquarters | Milan, Italy |
| Operating company | Trussardi Milano S.p.A. |
| Website | trussardi.com |
What is Trussardi?
Trussardi is an Italian fashion house established in 1911. The official site shows it as Trussardi Milano S.p.A. and describes its heritage as an Italian legacy. Its collections cover men's and women's clothing, bags, jeans and accessories including shoes, belts, scarves, jewellery, watches, perfumes and eyewear.
History
Wikipedia states that Dante Trussardi began as a leather glove maker. The business expanded beyond gloves under Nicola Trussardi in the 1970s. Ready-to-wear and perfume followed in the 1980s, along with entry into the US market. The brand licensed its Japan business in 1992 and opened a research and development centre in Brindisi in 1993. After a crisis restructuring in 2023, the Miroglio Group acquired the brand in March 2024. Before that, Quattro R had held 60 per cent since February 2019.
Business model and distribution
Trussardi sells through its own boutiques and stores, department store sections and franchises, including T-Stores from 1996. Fragrances, eyewear, watches and other categories are made under licence by partners. Wikipedia also notes Trussardi Casa residences in Dubai, developed with MIRA Developments.
- Own boutiques and stores
- Department store sections
- Franchise partners
- Licensing partners for fragrance, eyewear and watches
Leadership
Wikipedia names Alberto Racca as chief executive, without a start date, and no current creative director is named. The last designers it lists, Benjamin Huseby and Serhat Isik, were appointed in 2021 and resigned in 2023. Gaia Trussardi stepped down in 2018. Leadership should therefore be checked against current announcements.
Why it matters
Trussardi is a long-standing Milan name that moved from craft leather goods to a broad licensed lifestyle brand. Its 2024 acquisition by Miroglio, a textile and apparel group, places it in a new corporate structure after several years of restructuring.
Frequently asked questions
Who owns Trussardi?
According to Wikipedia, the Miroglio Group acquired Trussardi in March 2024. Before that, Quattro R held 60 per cent from February 2019.
Where is Trussardi from?
Trussardi is from Milan, Italy. It was founded in 1911 by Dante Trussardi, who started as a leather glove maker.