Alessandro Michele left Gucci in 2022. He stepped down as the Italian fashion house’s creative director on November 23, 2022, ending a transformative seven-year period at the top of the brand’s design team.
Michele joined Gucci in 2002 and became creative director in January 2015, succeeding Frida Giannini. His maximalist, romantic style revived historic Gucci codes, including the double-G motif, while introducing influential designs such as the Dionysus handbag. His tenure helped make Gucci one of the most culturally visible luxury brands of the late 2010s.
The date can be confused with the timing of later leadership changes. Sabato De Sarno was appointed Gucci’s next creative director in January 2023, so 2023 marks the appointment of Michele’s successor—not Michele’s departure. Michele later became Valentino’s creative director in 2024.