Since the announced departure of Frida Giannini and her husband Patrizio di Marco from the Gucci brand on December 12th, there has been talk swirling about her pending replacement. As of Tuesday, Gucci has named Alessandro Michele the Creative Director for all of Gucci’s Collections and brand image.
Michele is no stranger to the fashion house. He has been a part of the team since 2002, starting out in Gucci’s design office. After graduating from the Accademia di Costume e di Moda in Rome, Michele worked with Fendi and Kering luxury group. Once he joined Gucci, Michele gained vital experience as Giannini’s deputy and as the brand’s head accessories designer.
Gucci’s president and CEO, Marco Bizzarri, stated, “Alessandro and I are fully aligned on this new contemporary vision needed by the brand and we will be continuously inspired by that new identity in our respective roles and duties.”
Michele’s talents will be officially revealed next month in Milan, during the Fall 2015 women’s collection fashion show.