Alessandro Michele

Alessandro Michele for Gucci

Alessandro Michele is an Italian fashion designer and business executive. He was appointed Creative Director of Gucci in January 2015, and is responsible for all of Gucci’s collections and global brand image.[1]

Early life and education

Born in Rome in 1972, Alessandro studied at the prestigious Accademia di Costume e di Moda in Rome.[2]

Fashion career

Fendi

He forged his early design career inside Fendi where he was Senior Accessories Designer.

Gucci

He was tapped by Tom Ford in 2002 and moved to Gucci’s London-based Design Office.

Over his 12-year tenure inside the Gucci design studio, Alessandro held a variety of roles.

In 2006 he was named Leather Goods Design Director and promoted in May 2011 as Associate to then Creative Director Frida Giannini.[3]

Alessandro in September 2014 took on the additional role of Creative Director of Richard Ginori—the fine Florentine porcelain brand acquired by Gucci in June 2013. He began in his position as leader of product offering and branding of Gucci, repositioning it for the luxury market with new collections and a new store design template.

It was during the Gucci Men’s Fall/Winter 2015-16 runway show where Alessandro first revealed a new direction for the House. His full vision for Gucci will emerge during the Women’s Fall/Winter 2015-16 runway show.

Awards and honors

References

  1. ↑ Bridget Foley Gucci Confirms Alessandro Michele as Creative Director Women's Wear Daily January 21, 2015
  2. ↑ businessoffashion.com Alessandro Michele
  3. ↑ businessoffashion.com Reinventing Gucci
  4. ↑ telegraph.co.uk


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