Diesel
Diesel is an Italian retail company specializing in premium denim, clothing, and accessories for men and women. The brand is a subsidiary of the OTB Group, which manages a portfolio of international fashion labels.
Brand Identity Data
HQ Country
Italy
HQ City
Breganze
Founded
1978
EU Headquartered
Yes
EU Manufactured
No
Ownership Type
private
Stock Exchange
Private
Tax Domicile
IT
Ultimate Parent
OTB Group S.p.A.
GDPR Status
compliant
Carbon Neutral
false
B Corp Certified
No
Supply Chain
partial
Repair / Recycling
Yes ✓
Ethical Certifications
Leather Working Group
Verified on October 15, 2026
Corporate Lineage
1978
Company founded
Renzo Rosso founded Diesel in Breganze, Italy.
2002
OTB Group formation
Only The Brave (OTB) was established as a holding group for Diesel and other fashion brands.