Marta Ortega turns 42, having become one of the most important figures in the fashion industry, both nationally and internationally. Since her rise to non-executive chairwoman of Inditex in 2022, her name has appeared on lists of the most powerful and influential personalities in the sector. And so much so that her role within Zara – the group’s most important label founded by her father, Amancio Ortega – has given rise to a genuine transformation of the brand, which now aspires to compete with luxury brands.
Collaborations with celebrities such as Cindy Crawford or Kaia Gerber, campaigns signed by some of the world’s most prestigious photographers, and collections in which renowned designers participate have caused Zara to stop being perceived as a low-cost brand and to become a reference in the industry. Today, its launches are celebrated grandly in cities like Paris or New York, surrounded by the highlights of the fashion scene. A change that has not only been reflected in the Inditex giant, but also in Marta Ortega’s own style.
And indeed, despite always staying in the background and leading an extremely discreet public life, Marta Ortega has become a woman to look at when seeking inspiration for dressing. Her public appearances are few, but every time she is seen, her looks are quickly analyzed in detail and become a complete success.
We see her every year at Madrid Horse Week, also at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week, and at the occasional institutional event. And yes, in all of them she wears outfits that generate great interest, especially when she chooses Zara garments. She is, without a doubt, the best image of the Spanish brand and its perfect ambassador.
Her wedding look, the style duel with Queen Letizia, or the guest dresses have been some of her most iconic choices. A style that has shifted from being characterized by vibrant colors and bold prints to being led by neutral tones and loose, oversized silhouettes. That said, whatever she wears, it is always a hit. And these looks are the best proof of it.
How to Be the Perfect Guest by Mixing Colors
Marta Ortega was one of the VIP guests at the Isabelle Junot and Álvaro Falcó event held in April 2022. She stood out above the rest in an orange dress with a round neckline, midi length and two fabrics combined, which she complemented with a long cape coat and sparkling Valentino sandals.
Meeting with Queen Letizia
In 2024, Queen Letizia and Marta Ortega coincided at the first meeting of the Royal Patronage of the Gallery of the Royal Collections. Doña Letizia wore a blue blazer suit, and Marta nailed it with a dark brown midi dress in a loose, straight cut and a long beige lightweight coat. She added a personal touch with vanilla-colored mule sandals.
Her First Wedding Dress
For her 2012 wedding to Sergio Álvarez Moya, she opted for a simple and elegant design by Narciso Rodríguez, characterized by its minimalist style, with a bodice featuring French sleeves and a flowing skirt, creating a look very personal and distinct from traditional wedding dresses, with a touch that was both classic and modern, and complemented with a veil and natural flowers.
The Wedding Look to Be the Best-Dressed
The Inditex heiress attended in July 2021 the wedding of Felipe Cortina and Amelia Millán with her husband, Carlos Torretta. For the occasion, she chose a gold jewel dress with embroidered crystals, finished at knee height with a large ruffle acting as a skirt in midnight blue.
Dazzling in Paris with Jon Kortajarena
The Bal d’Été at the Musée Des Arts Décoratifs counted Marta Ortega among the guests and she dazzled in a look that included a total black ensemble. An outfit comprised of a long slip-dress with lace detail at the neckline and a simple full-length black coat with straight lines that elegantly covered her shoulders.
In White at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week
The daughter of Amancio Ortega was a regular at her father-in-law, Roberto Torretta’s show, at Mercedes Benz Madrid Fashion Week. Among the best looks she wore is this white midi dress by Torretta with a V-neck, French sleeves with ruffles along the arms, which she paired with Zara espadrille sandals.
From Dior
Marta Ortega wore this lovely dress before anyone else when she attended Dior’s Cruise show in Seville. It looked like a luxury-brand piece and was a resounding success when it arrived weeks later, without prior notice, in one of Zara’s limited-edition collections.
Her Second Wedding Dress
For her wedding with Carlos Torretta she wore a minimalist and sophisticated haute couture design by Valentino, created by Pierpaolo Piccioli. An original design with a slightly raised neckline, a pleated bodice, and sleeves ending in simple cuffs, complemented by a long tulle veil, a flower crown, and diamond jewelry.
