by the Dondi Capelli family who still runs the business. Tessitura Ubertino Tessitura Ubertino is a fabric maker specialized in high-end fabrics for womenswear, such as tweed and jacquard. It was founded in 1981 and is based near Biella. In June 2021, the Ermenegildo Zegna Group acquired a 60% stake in the company; the two sons of founder Adalgiso Ubertino have retained a 40% stake. Filati Biagioli Modesto In 2021 Zegna Group and Prada Group jointly acquired the majority shareholding in Filati Biagioli Modesto, a company specialized in cashmere and other noble yarns. Zegna CEO Gildo Zegna was appointed chairman. Cappellificio Cervo Based in Biella, Cappellificio Cervo is a historic hattery acquired by Zegna-controlled ZECA company in 2018. Tom Ford Beginning in late 2022, Zegna designs and produces mens and womens collections under the Tom Ford name following the brand's sale to Estee Lauder. As part of the sale, Tom Ford is signed to stay as creative director for at least a year. Financial data Ermenegildo Zegna Group is the largest menswear brand in the world by revenue. As of 2021, Ermenegildo Zegna operated over 500 retail stores across the world. Following the company's strongly export-oriented strategy, exports account for over 90% of total sales. Corporate governance In 2021, the Group has become a public company. Consequently, Ermenegildo (Gildo) Zegna, grandson of founder Ermenegildo, took on the role of chairman in addition to CEO, while his cousin Paolo Zegna joined the board of directors. Celebrities A number of actors and models have advertised Zegna's lines through the years. Celebrities featured in Zegna's advertising campaigns include Oscar-winning actor Adrien Brody, American model Ryan Burns, Irish actor Jamie Dornan, English actor Sam Riley. In 2017, Ermenegildo Zegna launched a four-chapter campaign called Defining Moments. The campaign featured Robert De Niro, McCaul Lombardi, Benjamin Millepied, Park Chan-wook, Yoo Ji-tae, Wang Deshun, Sunny Wang, Javier Bardem, Dev Patel. The first three chapters were directed by Craig McDean; the last one was directed by Luca Guadagnino. In 2019 Zegna launched the new "What does it mean to be a man today?", campaign, featuring Mahershala Ali and Nicholas Tse, focused on the definition of modern masculinity. Zegna also produced a four-part series of short films titled A Rose Reborn, directed by Park Chan-wook in 2014. Sustainability commitment During the 1930s, founder Ermenegildo Zegna actively promoted social facilities in his native town Trivero. Before the advent of