MARIO DICE
Mario Dice, an Italian brand founded in 2007
Mario Dice is an Italian brand founded in 2007 by the homonymous designer. Born in Montesarchio, he arrived at a very young age in the world of fashion. He was only 14 when Calvin Klein’s production manager saw his work and asked him to work in New York. Mario Dice stayed in the Big Apple for six years, working first at Calvin Klein and then at Donna Karan.
Then comes the opportunity to return to Italy. First Rome, where the designer works in the Sorelle Fontana atelier and since 1999 in the Gattinoni Atelier, where he has the opportunity to nourish his soul as a couturier. Then Milan, where he collects experiences working for the biggest names in Made in Italy: Dolce & Gabbana, Philosophy and then lands at Trussardi, where he stays for seven years.
In 2007 the decision to found his own brand, Mario Dice was born. The brand officially entered the Milan fashion show calendar in January 2015, presenting its men’s collection. A month later, Mario Dice also presents his women’s proposals, while continuing to lead the creative direction of Capucci.
The new financial structure of Mario Dice
In 2020 the brand presents its new financial structure: the designer and founder holds 51% of the company, 30% is instead in the hands of two investors, while the remaining 19% is held by the patron of Mecatex Tessuti, Luca Stefano Romoli. In 2020, the brand has 80 stores that market its products, of which 38 are located in Italy, while the rest are located between Europe and the Middle East, Russia and the USA.
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