The Philippe Model Paris brand has its roots in the creative genius of the French designer and artist of the same name who has earned himself a leading position amongst the great names of fashion in the world. 2008 marked the encounter between the creative flair of Philippe Model and the excellence of Italian expertise. The exclusive know-how of the craftsmen in the Riviera del Brenta district, not far from Venice, and above all the decision to launch the first collection of sneakers designed by Philippe Model Paris crowned the success of the association between the French fashion house and Italian design. In 2016 the brand inaugurates a further path of international development through the acquisition by 21 Invest, an Italian private equity fund headed by Alessandro Benetton and oriented towards the long-term growth of the companies controlled through the contribution of industrial and financial skills and a network of international relations.