Roberto Torretta at MBFWMadrid
About Roberto Torretta
Roberto Torretta (Buenos Aires). In 1972 he arrives in Spain and settles in Madrid, where he starts in the fashion world.
In February 1996 he made his debut at Pasarela Cibeles and from February 1998, he began to parade individually.
In March 2002, he was awarded the "Alfiler de Oro" by Fermoda 2002 and Pasarela Costa del Sol, in recognition of his brilliant professional career.
That same year he begins to collaborate with Federópticos for the design of sunglasses and eyeglasses and in February 2003 he presents during the Pasarela Cibeles his first collection of sunglasses, which is marketed exclusively by the Federópticos Group.
In November 2003 it opens its own corners in El Corte Inglés in Madrid.
In April 2004 the showroom moves to Fereluz 17, where a unique space designed by architect Patricia Urquiola has been created. Here he also sells his made-to-measure collections.
In September 2004 he presents his first jewelry collection within the project Creators, Fashion Jewels, a project led by the jewelry firm Le Cadó.
In October 2005 he was awarded the T de Telva prize for best national fashion designer.
In 2006 he began his collaboration with the prestigious Suárez jewelry store, with whom he has since designed the uniforms for the employees of his stores.
In September 2006 the international shoe designer Ernesto Esposito designs the first collection for Roberto Torretta.
In 2007 Roberto Torretta designs three models of carpets made by Alfombras PEÑA.
In March 2007 he designs and presents the men's collection "Goodyear by Roberto Torretta".
In 2008 he designs for the Madrid City Council the Christmas lights for one of the most representative streets of the Salamanca neighborhood, José Ortega y Gasset. They are exhibited in 2009 and 2010.
In March of the same year, he collaborates with Bodegas Mentor in the project "La Rioja Estilo".
In January 2009, he signed a bed linen license with the company Atrivm.
That same year he signs two other licenses with ARC, for a new collection of tableware, and with La Roca peleteros for a new collection of coats and leather accessories.
In June 2010 he is awarded by Men's health magazine as man of the year in the designer category.
That same month he signed an agreement with the company Mr. Marshall to launch his first line of watches.
In addition, Roberto Torretta has a collection of gold and diamond jewelry with the collaboration of the company Navas jewelers.
Also noteworthy is the opening, in September 2010, of a multi-space in Fereluz Street 17 (Madrid), where we find the prêt-à-porter collections, all the accessories of the brand and the possibility of making exclusive custom pieces.
On October 21, 2011 Roberto Torretta was honored at the closing of the Getxo Fashion Week (Bilbao).
2012 is the year in which it is sold to France, now, 2015 there are more than 100 sales.
In 2013 celebrates the 30th anniversary of the brand having an impact in the press never seen before.
More than 80 points of sale in Spain.
It also receives the award "100 most important Latin Men" that same year, sharing the award among others with the Nobel Prize: García-Márquez.
New project in 2014 of a fragrance Roberto Torretta, a feminine and modern, very urban perfume that goes on sale in 2015.
The international doll Nancy, commissions 4 designs exclusively for the anniversary of the Nancy doll. It will be sold in September 2015 in all kiosks in Spain.
Border opens with South Korea, introducing the collection. In addition to France and Chile
Roberto Torretta National Fashion Award granted by the Ministry of Industry and presented by HM the Queen of Spain.