Alessandro Michele
Creative Director, Valentino
The surprise choice for Gucci creative director re-energised the historic house in a matter of months and now he is set to take the helm at Valentino.
Alessandro Michele, Michelle Yeoh, Francesca Bellettini, Zac Posen and Angel Reese Are Our BoF 500 Cover Stars
On Friday September 27, The BoF 500 Class of 2024 will be unveiled. To mark the occasion, The Business of Fashion sat down with five members of our global community as they embark on new chapters in their careers.
Alessandro Michele, Michelle Yeoh, Francesca Bellettini, Zac Posen and Angel Reese Are Our BoF 500 Cover Stars
On Friday September 27, The BoF 500 Class of 2024 will be unveiled. To mark the occasion, The Business of Fashion sat down with five members of our global community as they embark on new chapters in their careers.
This Week: One Big Debut at Paris Fashion Week
Alessandro Michele’s first collection for Valentino will dominate the conversation this season.
This Week: One Big Debut at Paris Fashion Week
Alessandro Michele’s first collection for Valentino will dominate the conversation this season.
Paris Fashion Week to Include Alessandro Michele’s Valentino Runway Debut; Dries Van Noten’s First Show Without Van Noten
The Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode released its provisional calendar for the Spring/Summer 2025 edition, featuring 70 shows and 38 presentations. Weinsanto will kick off the week on Sept. 23 and Louis Vuitton will round it out on Oct. 1.
Paris Fashion Week to Include Alessandro Michele’s Valentino Runway Debut; Dries Van Noten’s First Show Without Van Noten
The Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode released its provisional calendar for the Spring/Summer 2025 edition, featuring 70 shows and 38 presentations. Weinsanto will kick off the week on Sept. 23 and Louis Vuitton will round it out on Oct. 1.
‘Hyper Beauty’: Inside Alessandro Michele’s Surprise Valentino Collection
Over 260 images dropped during Milan Fashion Week provided a look at the star designer’s plans for the Roman couture house. ‘It’s a continuous orgasm,’ he said.
‘Hyper Beauty’: Inside Alessandro Michele’s Surprise Valentino Collection
Over 260 images dropped during Milan Fashion Week provided a look at the star designer’s plans for the Roman couture house. ‘It’s a continuous orgasm,’ he said.
The Logic Behind Valentino’s Alessandro Michele Appointment
The Rome-based couture house’s bet on Rome’s most bankable design talent could help it punch above its weight.
The Logic Behind Valentino’s Alessandro Michele Appointment
The Rome-based couture house’s bet on Rome’s most bankable design talent could help it punch above its weight.
Walter Albini Relaunch Confirmed
Bidayat, a fund controlled by Rachid Mohamed Rachid, is set to relaunch Italian label Albini after acquiring its IP and archive, BoF can confirm. Rachid declined to comment on unconfirmed media reports that Alessandro Michele is involved.
Walter Albini Relaunch Confirmed
Bidayat, a fund controlled by Rachid Mohamed Rachid, is set to relaunch Italian label Albini after acquiring its IP and archive, BoF can confirm. Rachid declined to comment on unconfirmed media reports that Alessandro Michele is involved.
At Luxury Brands, Heritage Matters
In the long run, luxury brands that lean into timeless products consistently outperform their more fashion-driven peers, writes Pierre Mallevays.
At Luxury Brands, Heritage Matters
In the long run, luxury brands that lean into timeless products consistently outperform their more fashion-driven peers, writes Pierre Mallevays.
Gucci Hires Behind-the-Scenes Designer From Valentino as Creative Director
Sabato De Sarno, a close associate of star designer Pierpaolo Piccioli, will succeed Alessandro Michele at the creative helm of Italy’s biggest brand.
Gucci Hires Behind-the-Scenes Designer From Valentino as Creative Director
Sabato De Sarno, a close associate of star designer Pierpaolo Piccioli, will succeed Alessandro Michele at the creative helm of Italy’s biggest brand.
Should Gucci Depend Less On Its Designers?
A low-key, transitional menswear show suggested the brand is saving its marketing and financial firepower for its next creative leader.
Should Gucci Depend Less On Its Designers?
A low-key, transitional menswear show suggested the brand is saving its marketing and financial firepower for its next creative leader.
Why Gucci Wanted a Change — And What’s Next
The market is still digesting Gucci’s move to part ways with Alessandro Michele. A slowdown at Kering’s flagship brand was complicating the company’s wider ambitions, but change comes with risk as well as potential reward.
Why Gucci Wanted a Change — And What’s Next
The market is still digesting Gucci’s move to part ways with Alessandro Michele. A slowdown at Kering’s flagship brand was complicating the company’s wider ambitions, but change comes with risk as well as potential reward.
What is The BoF 500?
The people shaping the global fashion industry, curated by the editors of The Business of Fashion, based on nominations and on-the-ground intelligence from around the world.
