Get to know the creative directors of your favourite luxury brands
Within the hierarchy of a major fashion house, the creative director is the one who calls the shots. These visionaries are the maestros behind the scenes of a brand’s gilded logo, responsible for shaping its artistic trajectory and curating a distinctive aesthetic.
The past few years have witnessed debuts from several newly appointed creative directors. Sabato de Sarno was inducted as Gucci’s creative lead in 2023, while his predecessor, Alessandro Michele, was recently tapped to helm Valentino.
Here is an up-to-date recollection of the visionary minds behind our favourite luxury fashion brands.
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Alessandro Michele for Valentino
Pierpaolo Piccioli left the fashion world shocked when he announced his departure from Valentino after 25 years as its creative director. Not long after, the brand anointed Alessandro Michele as his successor.
Michele previously led Gucci into a maximalist aesthetic, veering from his predecessor Tom Ford’s sleek and minimal disposition. Though his vision for Valentino is yet to be revealed to fashion aficionados everywhere, we are all eager to witness what Michele will bring to this new endeavour.
