Trussardi was founded in 1911 as a leather glove manufacturer, and expanded its line to additional leather goods in the 1970s after Nicola Trussardi took over from his uncle.
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13 Facts About Trussardi
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Trussardi was founded in 1911 by Dante Trussardi as a leather glove maker, selling to the public and to the Italian army during World War II until it surrendered to Allied Forces.
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In 1970, Nicola Trussardi took over from his father Giordano, after his brother Dante died in a firearms accident.
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Nicola Trussardi took full control of the company after the death of his father.
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Around this time, Trussardi entered the US market, with sections in department stores in addition to boutiques, and initial franchise locations in Beverly Hills, Atlanta, Miami, and San Francisco.
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In 1998, Trussardi launched a new eyewear line, with both prescription and sun glasses.
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In 2003, Trussardi took on Mitsui as its partner in Japan, ending its relationship with Teijin.
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In 2008, Trussardi launched the super high-end line of brand Trussardi dal 1911, designed by Milan Vukmirovic.
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In 2011, Trussardi released the home decor collection MY Design, named for the initials of industrial designer Michael Young and inspired by Trussardi's designs of the 1980s and 1990s.
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Trussardi: Trussardi is the mainline collection of the fashion house, which releases the group's ready-to-wear line and couture collections.
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In 2014, Trussardi formed a partnership with Morellato for the Trussardi Orologi line of Swiss-made timepieces.
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In 2013, Trussardi licensed the creation of children's clothing line Trussardi Junior to Italian fashion house Pinco Pallino through 2018.
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Trussardi has a licensed partnership with Luxury Living Group to produce furniture under the Trussardi Casa brand.
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