After transforming the luxury fashion market with his eclectic 7-year tenure at Gucci, Michele starts a new chapter with Valentino, his first collection set for Spring/Summer 2025 at this September’s Paris Fashion Week. Michele will also design his first haute couture collections at Valentino, since Gucci does not present couture collections. The thought of creating couture pieces brings Michele “great joy” and “the bliss of gratitude,” according to his statement.
Michele spearheaded Gucci into an era of unmatched commercial and editorial success, nearly tripling the brand’s total revenue over his seven years as creative director. With Valentino’s rich history as a pillar of elegant fashion, time will only tell how Michele’s visionary designs will combine with Valentino’s exceptional beauty.
