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Alessandro Michele left Gucci

"Today concludes my extraordinary journey of more than 20 years," were the words that ended Alessandro Michele's incredible story at Gucci. Some say he left on a high note, making Gucci the most popular brand in the world this year. Others whisper that management was unhappy and wanted changes he couldn't agree to.
But whatever the case, it was a landmark period for the fashion house. In his eight years as creative director, there was everything - spectacle, controversy, chiffon, and severed heads. Michele mercilessly erased gender boundaries, with a surprising passion, "played" with the brand's rich heritage, and each time he managed to surprise the particular industry.
This duo will always be remembered - Michele changed Gucci, but the brand could not change the designer. That's probably why they had to part ways.
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