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Alessandro Michele

Overview

Industry
Fashion
Role
Fashion Designer
Description
Alessandro Michele is an Italian fashion designer who most recently served as the creative director of Gucci. He is best known for his maximalist designs, which helped revived Gucci's popularity during his tenure from 2015 to 2022.

Valentino’s riposte to economic woes: Maximalism

Michele’s maximalism offers a timely response to an era of uncertainty, satisfying consumers’ desires for emotional release and bold self-expression.

Fashion Strategy

Valentino’s riposte to economic woes: Maximalism

Timeline

2024 April

Opinion: What Gucci needs now is excitement

Excitement is not created by hiring celebrities or posting never-ending product shots, but rather by telling the brand story unapologetically.

Daniel Langer

April 29, 2024

Fashion Strategy

June

Alessandro Michele unveils 1st resort collection at Valentino

June 18, 2024

Alessandro Michele said eyeing Valentino role

June 19, 2024

October

Valentino’s bold rebirth under Alessandro Michele

Alessandro Michele’s Valentino debut blends the brand’s iconic elegance with his signature maximalist style, resonating strongly with Chinese consumers through localized strategies.

Magic Li

October 9, 2024

Fashion Launches

Why Gucci needs drastic change

Today’s Gucci is a bland shadow of its former self. To turn its fortunes around, the brand must confront its internal mistakes and return to its core identity.

Daniel Langer

October 28, 2024

Fashion Strategy