Following the news that Raf Simons would be closing his eponymous label, the fashion set has been served another blow this week with rumours that Gucci’s creative director Alessandro Michele is leaving.
Although the brand has yet to comment on the matter, trusted sources told WWD that a statement could come as early as next Wednesday announcing Michele’s exit. Renowned for his critically and commercially acclaimed reinvention of the Italian brand during his seven year tenure, the news has understandably surprised the industry.
