HOME SWEET HOME: One of the much-anticipated debuts in Milan next week, Simone Bellotti ’s first collection for Jil Sander will be unveiled in a special location, WWD has learned.

The designer is bringing the brand back to its historic show space in Piazza Castello — a few steps from the city’s landmark Sforzesco castle — inside a 19th century building that also houses its headquarters.

The space, which was a movie theater prior the 1950s renovations, is marked by off-white interiors and a minimal design. Wide windows overlooking the square make for a standout element, offering a stunning view on the medieval fortification built in the 15th century by Francesco Sforza, Duke of Milan.

While details on Bellotti’s inaugural collection are still under wraps, the venue makes for a tell

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