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Ermenegildo Zegna

Ermenegildo Zegna

Ermenegildo Zegna founded his wool mill in Trivero in 1910. His ambition centered on producing exceptional cloth, giving the later fashion business a foundation in textiles rather than only finished garments. The founder’s industrial and philanthropic legacy remains central to the company’s history and its relationship with the surrounding landscape.

Houses & roles

Career milestones and recorded collection credits. Collection-year ranges identify seasons in our archive, not employment start and end dates. Roles at different houses can overlap.

YearsHouse & roleExplore at Sui Generis
1910Ermenegildo ZegnaFounder / co-founderCollection archive →Read the house guide →
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