The GIANFRANCO FERRÉ company is an Italian fashion house known for its luxurious and innovative designs that combine classic elegance with modern creativity. Founded in 1978 by the designer Gianfranco Ferré, often called the “Architect of Fashion” due to his architectural degree and structured approach to design, the company is recognized for its impeccable shapes, volumes, and sartorial details.

Product Range:
The company offers a wide range of products including ready-to-wear clothing for women and men, leather goods, accessories, footwear, fragrances, and home furnishings.

Design Philosophy:
The brand’s style is characterized by a constant search for novelty rooted in tradition, with a focus on form, material, and balance. A signature of Ferré’s personal style in fashion design was his sophisticated reinterpretation of the white shirt.

Company History:
– Founded in 1978 in Milan by Gianfranco Ferré and Franco Mattioli.
– Gianfranco Ferré served as the Artistic Director of the French fashion house Christian Dior from 1989 to 1996, while also managing his own label.
– Ownership Changes occurred in the early 2000s when the company was sold to IT Holding (later Paris Group Dubai).

Brand Status:
After the designer’s death in 2007, the brand continued under new creative direction. In 2014, the definitive closure of the core fashion brand was announced by Paris Group Dubai; however, various licensed lines, such as the successful “Gianfranco Ferré Home” collection and “Ferre Milano” watches, continue to operate under different business entities.

Legacy:
The Gianfranco Ferré Research Center was established in collaboration with the Politecnico di Milano in 2021 to preserve and research his significant archive and influence on design.

The company embodies a metropolitan lifestyle with an elegant, versatile, and timeless aesthetic.