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Say hello to Moschino’s new creative lead
There’s a new era coming at Moschino. Following the industry trend of appointing lesser-known number twos into the creative director spot, David Renne will take up the reins at the brand on November 1, joining from Gucci, where he spent the last 20 years. Until recently, the 46-year-old designer was head of womenswear design at Gucci, having initially began his career under Alessandro Dell’Acqua. Renne, a Tuscany native, succeeds Jeremy Scott who departed after a decade earlier this year. During Milan Fashion Week in September, the house enlisted four stylists to present a love letter of sorts to legendary founder Franco Moschino on the 40th anniversary of the tongue-in-cheek luxury fashion brand while they waited to announce the new creative director. Renne’s first outing will be in February during MFW. In a media alert, the designer said: “Franco Moschino had a nickname for his design studio: la sala giochi – the playroom. This resonates deeply with me: what fashion – Italian fashion especially, and the House of Moschino most of all, can achieve with its enormous power, should be accomplished with a sense of play, of joy. A sense of discovery, and experimentation” says Davide Renne. “I am very conscious of the honor that Mr. Ferretti – a gentleman who has been almost fatherly in his ability to listen and establish a dialogue during our encounters – has bestowed upon me in taking charge of the House founded by one of fashion’s great minds. So, thank you Mr. Ferretti for giving me the keys to your playroom. I can’t wait to begin – we’ll have fun. Together
Gucci launches the new Horsebit 1953 loafer campaign
To blow out 70 candles on the cake, Gucci is commemorating the anniversary of its timeless Horsebit 1953 loafer with a thoroughly modern campaign. Starring front and center are ambassadors Paul Mescal and Xiao Zhan, lensed by Heji Shin and Feng Li respectively reclining in the house’s hallmark shoes. The images mark yet another campaign from creative director Sabato De Sarno, who’s been on a roll when it comes to casting, with recent campaigns for the house’s luggage an fashion jewelry categories featuring Kendall Jenner and Bad Bunny, and Daria Werbowy. Mescal was styled by Felicity Kay for his portraits, while Zhan was styled by Chu Xuan. Catch a glimpse below: