Alessandro Michele
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Alessandro Michele is an Italian fashion designer appointed creative director of Gucci in January 2015. He 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 Accademia di Costume e di Moda in Rome.[2]
Career
Michele forged his early design career at Fendi where he was Senior Accessories Designer. He was tapped by Tom Ford in 2002 and moved to Gucci’s London-based design office. Over his 12-year tenure within 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]
In September 2014, he 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, re-positioning 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 that Alessandro first revealed a new direction for Gucci. His full vision for Gucci was on display during the Women’s Fall/Winter 2015-16 runway show.
Awards and honors
- 2015 International Fashion Designer of the Year award at the British Fashion Awards
- 2016 International Fashion Designer Of The Year Award at the British Fashion Awards[4]
- 2016 CFDA International Award[5][6]
References
- ^ Bridget Foley Gucci Confirms Alessandro Michele as Creative Director Women's Wear Daily January 21, 2015
- ^ businessoffashion.com Alessandro Michele
- ^ businessoffashion.com Reinventing Gucci
- ^ telegraph.co.uk
- ^ Alessandro Michele, Gucci CFDA.com
- ^ The CFDA Awards 2016
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