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Brand Diesel
In 1978, Renzo Rosso started Diesel with the intention of creating
the world’s most innovated denim. Amidst a worldwide oil crisis,
during which diesel was considered to be an alternative fuel, Renzo
liked the idea of his brand to be known as an alternative jeans
brand, in contrast to the prevalent casual wear giants that had come
before. Renzo intended to reach the entire world since the brand’s
very inception, making the word “diesel,” an international term
pronounced equally all over the world, the perfect name for his
endeavor.
In 1978, Renzo Rosso started Diesel with the intention of creating
the world’s most innovated denim. Amidst a worldwide oil crisis,
during which diesel was considered to be an alternative fuel, Renzo
liked the idea of his brand to be known as an alternative jeans
brand, in contrast to the prevalent casual wear giants that had come
before.
Brand Philosophy, Value
and Inspiration
DIESEL = CREATIVITY & COMMUNICATION
There’s a unique characteristic flowing through each Diesel product, from clothing
to ad campaigns. This approach is made possible by extraordinary teamwork
behind the scenes. The Diesel Creative Team comprises not only those who
design clothing, but also the talents behind graphic design, advertising, events &
shows, interiors, store windows and websites. Together, they create the Diesel
universe
Goals
1. Gradually switch to using sustainable materials (Brave Materials) in the production line by 2%
every year .
1 Invest !rst year’s pro!t to second and the second into the third etc.
4 Educate the current stakeholders about sustainable fabrics, usage and manufacturing process.
.5 Advertise, show and use great designs for a range from the new sustainable fabrics
Product line
Diesel has never promoted a ‘total look’, and its consumers
are invited to choose from over 3000 products each season
to combine in any way imaginable to create their own
personal style.
The second millennium opens with a new series of jeans made with a
“dirty” wash and designed with a special yellow pre-dye, destined to
become Diesel’s signature jeans. Research and creativity are a
continuous hallmark of Diesel, which in 2005 created the “shadow wash”,
a technique of multi shades of indigo on a single garment.
In 2002, Diesel collaborated with fashion icon Karl Lagerfeld and
inaugurated the “Denim Gallery”, a collector’s series of limited editions.
2008-2011
The 30th anniversary