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Stefano Pilati

Creative Fashion Director, Random Identities

The established designer started his label through Instagram in 2017 after heading up Zegna and Agnona.

Stefano Pilati
Fashion Week

Yves Is Back at Saint Laurent

Despite focusing on "design, not styling," for all its low-cut, thigh-high zing, Anthony Vaccarello's debut played it safe.

Fashion Week

Yves Is Back at Saint Laurent

Despite focusing on "design, not styling," for all its low-cut, thigh-high zing, Anthony Vaccarello's debut played it safe.


Luxury

BoF Exclusive | Brioni Names Justin O’Shea Creative Director

BoF can exclusively reveal that Kering-owned luxury menswear label Brioni has appointed Justin O'Shea, former fashion director of MyTheresa, its new creative director.

Luxury

BoF Exclusive | Brioni Names Justin O’Shea Creative Director

BoF can exclusively reveal that Kering-owned luxury menswear label Brioni has appointed Justin O'Shea, former fashion director of MyTheresa, its new creative director.


News & Analysis

The Risks of Changing Creative Directors

Changing the guard at the creative helm of a major fashion house is capital-intensive but can reap great rewards. What’s at stake when fashion houses cycle through designers?

News & Analysis

The Risks of Changing Creative Directors

Changing the guard at the creative helm of a major fashion house is capital-intensive but can reap great rewards. What’s at stake when fashion houses cycle through designers?


Workplace & Talent

Power Moves | Cartier CEO, Public School's First President, Menswear Designer Shuffle

BoF compiles the most important professional moves of the week.


News & Analysis

BoF Exclusive | Zegna to Tap Alessandro Sartori

BoF can exclusively reveal that Alessandro Sartori will be appointed artistic director of Ermenegildo Zegna, overseeing the creative direction of all Zegna brands.

News & Analysis

BoF Exclusive | Zegna to Tap Alessandro Sartori

BoF can exclusively reveal that Alessandro Sartori will be appointed artistic director of Ermenegildo Zegna, overseeing the creative direction of all Zegna brands.


News & Analysis

Stefano Pilati to Exit Zegna

Stefano Pilati will step down as head of design for Ermenegildo Zegna Couture, the company confirmed.

News & Analysis

Stefano Pilati to Exit Zegna

Stefano Pilati will step down as head of design for Ermenegildo Zegna Couture, the company confirmed.


News & Analysis

A Day of Departures at European Menswear Labels

Berluti and Brioni will part ways with their respective creative directors, while Stefano Pilati is said to be exiting the Ermenegildo Zegna Group.

News & Analysis

A Day of Departures at European Menswear Labels

Berluti and Brioni will part ways with their respective creative directors, while Stefano Pilati is said to be exiting the Ermenegildo Zegna Group.


Fashion Week

Top 10 Menswear Shows of Autumn/Winter 2016

BoF's Top 10 Menswear Shows of the European collections.

Fashion Week

Top 10 Menswear Shows of Autumn/Winter 2016

BoF's Top 10 Menswear Shows of the European collections.


Fashion Week

In Milan, Escapism is Beautiful, But Reality Strikes Back

As our global reality gets grittier, many designers turned to pure escapism, while others, like Miuccia Prada, stared ominous times in the face.

Fashion Week

In Milan, Escapism is Beautiful, But Reality Strikes Back

As our global reality gets grittier, many designers turned to pure escapism, while others, like Miuccia Prada, stared ominous times in the face.


Fashion Week

A Sombre and Sumptuous Autumn at Zegna

Stefano Pilati shines with a plush parade of hommes fatales.

Fashion Week

A Sombre and Sumptuous Autumn at Zegna

Stefano Pilati shines with a plush parade of hommes fatales.


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