Montaje propio Carlos Torretta, the Communicator and Strategist for Marta Ortega at Inditex
The 40-year-old from Madrid, the second husband of Amancio Ortega's daughter, leads Zara's e-commerce department
The businesswoman Marta Ortega has done it again. The non-executive chairwoman of the Inditex group has gathered the "crème de la crème" of the fashion world at the exhibition dedicated to the figure of the photographer Irving Penn. One of the greatest in the international audiovisual industry.
As usual, the daughter of Amancio Ortega was accompanied by her husband Carlos Torretta, her main communicator and strategist within the Inditex group. The son of the designer Roberto Torretta has become the "man in the shadows" of the one already known as the zarina. He is also the architect of, as they say, "a change of attitude in Marta Ortega."
The son of the Argentine designer currently works as the head of the communication department of Zara's website. From the offices in Arteixo (La Coruña), he works "hand in hand" with the all-powerful Marta Ortega. But what does the figure of Carlos Torretta hide?
The Family History of Carlos Torretta
Carlos Torretta carries one of the most illustrious surnames in the fashion industry. The husband of Marta Ortega is one of the sons of the designer Roberto Torretta and Carmen Echevarría.
He was born in 1984, after his parents settled in the Spanish capital in 1972. The world of fashion has been present in the life of Carlos Torretta since he was little.
The family resided in a home located on Calle Barquillo (Madrid). Near this street was the jewelry boutique run by his mother and of which the singer Massiel was a partner. Next to this boutique, the mother of Carlos Torretta already owned Berlin, a multi-brand store.
They say that Carlos Torretta was a very beloved boy in the neighborhood. Very pleasant, friendly, and with a knack for people.
He also used to run errands for the neighbors. Especially for some designers who lived on his same street.
Both he and his sister María grew up alongside the trade. Therefore, it is not surprising that both have oriented their future toward the world of fashion. María is today the "right hand" of the designer Roberto Torretta.
Meanwhile, Carlos has become an influential it boy and the husband of the all-powerful Marta Ortega.
The 'Bullet Heir' of Designer Roberto Torretta
As Massiel recounted, Carlos Torretta is a charming and very funny man. A lover of art and very intellectual. The husband of Marta Ortega enjoys an exclusive education. Forged in institutions like King's College or SEK.
They say that Carlos Torretta was not a very good student and that he used to hang out with the "bullets" of the class. Later, Roberto Torretta and Carmen Echevarría sent him to a boarding school in Vermont, USA. There he became Charly.
He studied a degree in Fine Arts and Advertising at the prestigious Pace University (New York). In the American city, he established his residence.
He mingled with the New York socialite. Also with the crème de la crème of the fashion world. Thanks to his work as a booker at the model agency Society Management, a subsidiary of Elite. Among the faces Carlos Torretta has rubbed shoulders with are Kendall Jenner and Adriana Lima.
Some of the great "stars" of international fashion are not only part of Carlos Torretta's social circle. Also members of the national jet set. From Diego Osorio to Ramón Hermosilla or Álvaro Falcó.
Felipe and Carlos, known as the Cortina brothers also keep a close friendship with the son of Roberto Torretta. As well as Mafalda Muñoz. Sister of the media personalities Colate and Samantha Vallejo-Nágera.
His Love Story with Marta Ortega
Another figure in the fashion world with whom Carlos Torretta formed a close friendship was the top model Eugenia Silva.
Precisely, in 2016 Carlos Torretta attended the birthday party that the model held at the Costume Museum in Madrid. To the party, Marta Ortega also came, who had been divorced for four years from the rider Sergio Álvarez with whom she had her son Amancio. They both met at the model's birthday party and the spark ignited.
They started a relationship that was made official that year. Also marked by the couple's secrecy. For many, this romance was the perfect alliance between two of the great giants of fashion.
Their wedding, which took place in November 2018, was one of the great events of the industry. Not only did the groom's family travel to La Coruña.
It also gathered the crème de la crème of Spanish high society. From the president of the People's Party Alberto Núñez Feijóo and his wife Eva Cárdenas. To the actress Amaia Salamanca and her partner, the businessman Rosauro Varo.
The model Jon Kortajarena attended with the model Eugenia Silva and her husband Alfonso de Borbón.
The designer Laura Vecino and her husband Rafael Medina also did not want to miss the wedding. A wedding marked by the influence of the fashion world. Also by the photography by Peter Lindbergh.
Days after what was the "wedding of the year," various videos of the event were leaked. In one of them, the couple could be seen enjoying live music by Chris Martin, Norah Jones, and Jamie Cullum.
The Union of Carlos Torretta and Marta Ortega in Inditex
Two years after their wedding, Carlos Torretta and Marta Ortega welcomed their daughter Matilda. Who came into the world on March 22, 2020, in the midst of the pandemic. This past 2023, Manuel, their second child together, was born.
The couple has established their residence in Madrid. But they often travel regularly to La Coruña.
They say the Torretta family keeps an excellent relationship with Amancio Ortega and his wife, Flora Pérez. They also say that Carlos Torretta greatly admires his father-in-law.
They say that Carlos Torretta has positively influenced Marta Ortega. He has encouraged her to open her circle of friends. Not only in the personal sphere. Also in the professional one.
Currently, Carlos Torretta works in the communication department of Zara.com. At the Inditex headquarters in Arteixo (A Coruña).
Despite being married to one of the most powerful women in the world, Carlos Torretta keeps a low profile in front of the media. A profile for which he is already known as "the man in the shadow of Marta Ortega."
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