Valentino hires former Gucci designer Michele as creative director after Piccioli’s departure

MILAN — Valentino has hired former Gucci designer Alessandro Michele as creative director, after the announcement of Pierpaolo Piccioli’s departure last week, the Italian fashion house said on Thursday. Mr. Michele, 51, was born in Rome and worked for Gucci for 20 years, becoming the brand’s creative director in 2015. Known for his eclectic and […]

Valentino hires former Gucci designer Michele as creative director after Piccioli’s departure
MILAN — Valentino has hired former Gucci designer Alessandro Michele as creative director, after the announcement of Pierpaolo Piccioli’s departure last week, the Italian fashion house said on Thursday. Mr. Michele, 51, was born in Rome and worked for Gucci for 20 years, becoming the brand’s creative director in 2015. Known for his eclectic and […]