Alessandro Michele Just Won A Major Fashion Award
Gucci's creative director will receive the British Fashion Council's coveted award
By Harper’s Bazaar Singapore Team - published
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The British Fashion Council has named Gucci's Alessandro Michele as 2015's International Designer of the Year. He will be presented with his accolade at the British Fashion Awards later this month.
The award, previously won by the likes of Nicolas Ghesquière and Miuccia Prada, is an acknowledgement of Michele's achievements since stepping into the role of creative director at Gucci in January this year.
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Michele first joined Gucci in 2002 from Fendi, working under Tom Ford, but his promotion to head of the fashion house surprised many in the industry, who considered him a relative unknown.
The designer has since silenced his critics with his coveted collections, and his appointment has seen a significant turning point for the brand. Though Michele has presented just four collections in his new role, he has already established a signature vintage-inspired aesthetic that has been worn on the red carpet by stars including Sienna Miller, Keira Knightley and Dakota Johnson. Gucci now ranks at number two in the global luxury goods market.
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From: Harper's BAZAAR UK