MILAN – Ermenegildo Zegna Group kicked off 2026 on a positive note, reporting a solid performance in the first quarter, driven by outperformance in its direct-to-consumer channel and the Americas. Group revenues rose 2.5 percent during the three-month period to 470.2 million euros, compared with 458.8 million euros in the same period last year. At constant currency, sales were up 7.4 percent. Executive chairman Gildo Zegna touted a “growing momentum across all our brands,” which include Zegna , Thom Browne and Tom Ford Fashion. During an interview, Zegna said the keys to success were “being in control and delivering on promises made, accelerating market penetration, with meticulous execution and flawless marketing based on in-depth preparation, clear objectives, new innovative products and brand credibility as well as excellent service.” You May Also Like He admitted 2025 was “complex” with the change in creative direction at Tom Ford Fashion , where Haider Ackermann succeeded Peter Hawkingsafter less than a…