Italian fashion group and manufacturer recognized for its knitwear expertise and producing owned and licensed luxury brands.
ORIGIN
Italy
Founded in 1959 by Giuliana Marchini and Silvano Gerani, Gilmar is an Italian fashion company that evolved from a small knitwear workshop into a major industrial group. The company is headquartered in San Giovanni in Marignano and remains family-owned. Gilmar serves as both a manufacturer and distributor, managing its proprietary brands, Iceberg and Ice Play, and producing collections for licensed labels such as N°21 and Paolo Pecora Milano. The group's foundation is built on Giuliana Marchini's initial craft as a knitter, which grew into a large-scale production enterprise.
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In this interview, Gilmar CEO Paolo Gerani discusses the company's history, including the founder story of Giuliana Marchini and Silvano Gerani. He covers the launch of the Iceberg brand, the group's legacy of fostering design talent, and his current leadership vision.

This article features an interview with Gilmar CEO Paolo Gerani, focusing on the group's iconic Iceberg brand. It details the brand's 1974 launch, its revolutionary 'deluxe sportswear' concept, its pop art influences, and its history of collaborating with notable designers.