MARCO TOMASETTA JOINS MONTBLANC
Last month, lifestyle brand Montblanc announced the appointment of a new creative director in Marco Tomaseeta, a graduate of Instituto Europeo di Design in Milan, with an impressive resume in the leather goods and accessories business that saw him lending his talent to fashion powerhouses the likes of Prada, Chloé, Louis Vuitton and the most recent, serving as creative design director for men’s and women’s leather goods over at Givenchy.
“We are thrilled to have Marco bring his creative leadership and vision to Montblanc to accelerate its evolution as the Maison of Luxury Business-Lifestyle,” says Montblanc CEO, Nicolas Baretzki. “Marco is an agile and dynamic innovator who is also committed to the value of fine craftsmanship and timeless design that have always been central to Montblanc’s identity. He understands the importance of overarching brand themes across all Montblanc categories, and I am looking forward to him working with our team to refine them in a compelling way. Even though our iconic emblem will remain at the heart of everything we do, we are committed to further breaking boundaries when designing products that appeal to both existing and new clients, mirroring their shifting lifestyles and needs.”
“I am excited to join Montblanc,” Tomasetta exclaims, “a storied Maison known for its rich heritage and its uncompromising focus on substance through the design and functionality of its products. As a designer, writing and drawing are the starting points of any design process, which is why I was immediately drawn to Montblanc—fusing tradition with pioneering design. I am looking forward to collaborating with Nicolas and the team to chart a new creative vision for the brand that bridges icons like the Meisterstück with new design concepts across product categories that will appeal to this new Montblanc Luxury Business-Lifestyle mindset. Furthermore, there is something incredibly meaningful about being assigned the task of fulfilling the Maison’s goal of creating perfect companions that will grow with their owners and become part of their accomplishments.” We just can’t wait to see how Montblanc will evolve under Tomasetta’s creative vision. Stay tuned!