ALESSANDRO MICHELE

Creative Director,
Valentino

Alessandro Michele is the creative director of Maison Valentino, a role he has held since his appointment in May 2024.Michele began his career at knitwear label Les Copain and has worked under the creative leadership of Karl Lagerfeld and Silvia Venturini at Fendi. At Fendi, Michele was responsible for the growth of the accessories collection. In 2002, he was tapped by Tom Ford to design for Gucci. Over two decades atGucci, Michele held a number of positions including creative director of the brand, which he assumed in 2015.In that role, Michele shaped Gucci’s creative vision and built on its brand identity.