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Alessandro Michele

Valentino · Gucci

Alessandro Michele is an Italian fashion designer and creative director of Valentino. He grew to international recognition as the creative director of Gucci, the Italian fashion luxury house where he worked from 2002 to 2022. Known for his maximalist designs, Alessandro Michele revived Gucci's popularity, most notably with a Geek-Chic aesthetic. He had been responsible for all of Gucci's collections and global brand image from January 2015 until he stepped down from the role in November 2022.

Houses & roles

Career milestones and recorded collection credits. Collection-year ranges identify seasons in our archive, not employment start and end dates. Roles at different houses can overlap.

YearsHouse & roleExplore at Sui Generis
2015–2023GucciCredited collection seasonsCollection archive →Read the house guide →Collection source ↗
2026–2027ValentinoCredited collection seasonsCollection archive →Read the house guide →Collection source ↗
Sources & further reading

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