The BoF Podcast | Alessandro Michele: “There Is Always Mr. Valentino Somewhere With Me.”

[@bella-zk6sy]

i love him, what a gift to the world. whatever designer house he goes to, i'll follow bc his designs are magic to me.

[@Shontise_Shonie]

Yessssss

[@codydaley9036]

This is a wonderful spirituality grounded philosophical conversation fit for 2024, with the evolution of the new human. Success exists within, not without. Society projects this in reverse, for those who are scared to look within. A quote in relation to Alessandro‘s comment on getting in touch with his inner child. Le Guin's quote - “The creative adult is the child who survived.” The child who survived all the heartbreaking conditioning and control is the one who turns into the creative adult. There is still a child inside of every one of us“. Commercial and business pressure often inhibit freedom, and good on Alessandro for listening to his intuition and heart over intelligent and ego. Peace and love from Sydney, Australia

[@williamchoi3409]

Thanks for having Alessandro to has this wonderful interview......❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@fashionismyprofession20]

an extraordinary, inspiring, moving conversation with a remarkable artist. Thank you BOF and Imran for this opportunity

[@jordiblu2131]

Love Allesandro 🏆 Completely blew Gucci out the water, The biggest and best upgrades to a fashion house I have ever seen, Very exciting to see him back and what he will do with Valentino

[@iamluc1]

Can't wait to see his collections for Valentino.

[@leilyghafourian3157]

One of the best interviews I've ever watched about fashion and I love how peaceful and friendly he is. The way he described life and success also good to know and think about it

[@sarabaruch533]

What a spiritual and clever person 🙏🏼🙏🏼 thank you Alesandro so much for this open and lifting conversation the Q also was so good and util 🙏🏼

[@feliciog.9605]

Thank you for bringing Alessandro, this conversation reflects a lot of what he brought to Gucci and fully reflects how his spirituality has helped him growth. So excited to see what he will bring to Valentino. Love the conversation 🫶🏽

[@Tranietronic]

This is one of the best interviews I’ve heard on BOF. No matter how “successful” one is it’s always a good idea to ground oneself in one’s own true self, values and purpose. Egos can get very big thanks to success and then comes the burn out. The rise and then the fall. Better to be a slow burn and endure the tides of fashion and any other business or artistic practice. Thank you for reminding me of what is important and what is possible. ❤

[@maria_k606]

The interviewer doesn’t understand that talented/gifted people don’t care about the “success”.. I admire Alessandro’s patience with this guy.

[@lac2956]

本当それ😮‍💨ミケーレの話す前からインタビュアーにうんざりした…

[@kingjudah27]

Gucci fell apart after their disastrous decision to change designers. Alessandro is a creative GENIUS. Valentino is fortunate to have this creative alchemist!!! He is a fashion god! ☀️💫☀️

[@phuongluu8689]

i love him 💝thanks for wonderful interview 💝

[@jtddubs]

I admire Mr. Michele a great deal, and I am grateful that he was so generous with us here.

[@reshaddaniels__]

I'm so excited to witness the dream Michele is creating for us.

[@AntoninaBartseva]

This is the best and the most resulted therapy session to remain no matter what, you still have to listen to yourself, stay true to your values and yes, life is about things and living it is process of life.thank you for a podcast , it brought me joy and confidence even despite war and loss.

[@sofiadiaz48]

A real, talented and humble true creative! Very refreshing to listen to him

[@azizeosman9288]

Amazing man, his voice, his style, what he say - everything made me fall in love w him, w his personality❤ thanx a lot for interview

[@momollie8087]

Thank you Alessandro and BoF

[@theohuxtable9086]

Love Valentino, love Mr.Michele. Very exciting

[@viniciobigatti3887]

Great Alessandro Michele a true artist… a creativ person and a deep soul❤

[@Themuseemporium]

❤

[@JuanMartinez-wd4lk]

Love this, I would like to see more of these interviews for many years.

[@anku3659]

Alessandro ❤❤❤ What an inspiring man. Send lots of love to you😍

[@nalemcoafa]

A circle is perfectly designed just like.. Valentino’s SS25 collection. Great interview!

[@markusmulder_]

I’m sure the Valentino S/S 25 collection will look exactly like how he’s dressed.

[@jaytee3478]

Gucci’s origins were leather goods so its fashion was open to interpretation! Valentino however is an established fashion brand with a history! It’ll be interesting to see what he does!

[@kanna195cm]

👏👏👏❤

[@teknarm]

Who was this interview for? One of the best designers of our generation and the questions and topics barely touched the surface

[@anom3897]

Happens all the time with these interviews.

[@anastasiayarmolka]

Thank you for this wonderful conversation!

[@Elizabeth_Desiree]

This interview is incredibly interesting ! I love watching it!

[@maplerose3203]

I am inspired by his child-like wonder. Truly creative!

[@jerrielo5581]

We need more quality interviews like this

[@boss_on_style]

He is a real artist 💔❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@Sept1973]

Gucci were foolish to let him go.

[@iamluc1]

Why? :)

[@Hitme-up1is]

actually we're happy that he finally leave Gucci in peace :)

[@googleaccount718]

@@Sept1973 The numbers tell otherwise.

[@bluepavilion82]

valentino were foolish to take him!

[@googleaccount718]

@@bluepavilion82 Kering (the owner of Gucci) has a 30% stake in the Valentino maison since 2023 (Michele was kicked out of Gucci in 2022), with the contractual option to acquire the rest of the brand by 2028. Life is a ⭕.

[@marcorossi3390]

thank you for sharing your knowledge . i really think you are a wonderful visionnaire

[@Artsilk]

I’ve been obsessed with this man.

[@weatherback]

Adorable Alessandro❤

[@sebastiankinnunen5549]

❤He is genious! Fantastic designer.! ❤love from Finland

[@ruhaanarora9904]

such bad questions, such good responses

[@antoncelestinoestrada-gn5yt]

So heartfelt ❤

[@JukocuteAtelier]

Actually very hood that hi changed a fashion house, he had two years of rest. Now hi have new unspiration and new way....And we are happy that hi is back to fadhion🙏to inspire us and create beauty❤❤❤❤

[@joepaulsojan6441]

How can I intern/collaborate with this living phenomenon?

[@valeriakosenkova5134]

Thank you so much!

[@neilbalser9538]

Great conversation

[@viniciobigatti3887]

He has Great skills and a profound knowledge of the history of art and italian culture classicism

[@tristanasT]

Thanks

[@cameronanns4506]

does anyone know what pants Alessandro is wearing? They look so comfortable and its all i can focus on, lol

[@jac1296]

Maestro.

[@AdovianDones]

My Gucci collection never felt more at home.

[@joselynruizblanco6640]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@aldogoegan3091]

❤❤❤

[@CelloMachachillo]

Gucci firing Alessandro was the biggest mistake! The magic that captivated the Gucci customer during 2015-2022 is now gone. I cannot tell you how many managers, employees and their families, who dedicated themselves to the Gucci brand have been fired or left. All that is left are impossible targets with soulless products being produced by Sabato de Sarno’s stubborn attempt at quiet luxury!

[@Hitme-up1is]

you're Chinese right? If logo are only what you're after, you're not born to be a fashion girl babe, Maybe LV has a seat for you.

[@mattareal4635]

@@Hitme-up1is What does her nationality have to do with it? She is right tho. Sabato's Gucci is just a Prada clone. It has lost all its identity.

[@Hitme-up1is]

@@mattareal4635 lol

[@vampirehades]

Ale

[@ChihuahuaMama54]

Why can’t everyone be like Lallo 😭♥️

[@darrencabon3387]

Nick park needs to animate this with a rat and a wombat…still sat on the gilt chairs.

[@boycupid]

Lalo❤

[@Classikh]

This ain’t Back on Figg

[@Timewriter24]

Seems there was a plan to take out Pierpaolo from Valentino, with all the things and friendship Alessandro has with Jacopo.

[@TAL0SIAEMPNZ]

The future

[@user-qp2cw3po4h]

Social media is a double edged sword..

[@nightbender9250]

He talks a good talk and easily sways everyone. Hes not a designer anymore. Hes a merchandiser who just pumps out the same ideas and looks every season and alway has to explain a story that makes people think his stuff is deeper than it really is. I think his work is gorgeous, wearable and desirable but as a designer he doesn’t push himself to explore new facets of his aesthetic and try new techniques.

[@googleaccount718]

He eventually has been a disaster for Gucci. Insiders have told me he left a total mess behind.

[@Hitme-up1is]

He does and Gucci staffs hate him much :))

[@Inconcessa1]

I'm sure the numerous seasons of record profits were very hard for them to bear.

[@katlegodiseko4739]

You should have let him speak in Italian cos WOW

[@mantronixtube]

love him but i just hope he doesn't turn valentino into mcdonald's rave hipster

[@makeUcome]

😂🎉😂🎉😂

[@sexychocolate252]

100%

[@MuseMenaceTV]

Why not loser

[@ErnieDupree-s8c]

Ondricka Centers

[@DanielJohnson-i7j]

Grant Place

[@Karmadarma]

What is success ? Same question by the interviewer for every interview…hahaha

[@martinarusso8769]

Has he vision problems?

[@shazzy.s]

No way that he is 52.

[@themarquis336]

What a clown

[@lshaod]

my dude dress up like Lorde, or Lorde dressed up like my dude?

[@carson368]

Si capisce subito che lui ci crede davvero di essere "qualcuno",...contento lui che sembra Madonna.

[@marcaudibet2384]

Arthur Schopenhauer😢

[@ericwright2378]

👊🏿🤎BRILLIANT🤎👊🏿🤎🤎🤎🤎🤎🤎

[@DavyTracy-l7i]

Brown Shirley Smith Carol Harris Christopher

[@jamesslate6664]

No one but Valentino himself could ever surpass the elegant collections produced by Pier Paolo Piccioli. Under his creative leadership, Valentino's net value soared to over $1.3B. His clothing was the epitome of modern luxury. When you design for an established brand, you must be respective of its legacy as well as its customer base. Michele is a talented designer who needs his own label so that he can pursue his eclectic design vision. He is not a good fit for Valentino, nor was he a good fit for Gucci. His clothing is too extreme for either brand. While his collections may have energized younger consumers, they didn't have the income level to be repeat customers, which is critical for a multi-billion-dollar industry. Piccioli is now ready to take the creative helm at Fendi, which will relieve Kim Jones of designing for two different labels.

[@SandraAtilgan]

couldnt agree more. Its a disastrous choice for such an iconic fashion house and this guy should simply do his own thing under his own label

[@mfenge]

Every creative director puts their mark on a brand, some more than others, and Alessandro Michele definitely falls into the category of "some more than others" but I don't think it's fair to say that he's not respective of the design codes of the brands he works for. He studies their history and archives in depth and then adds his playful touch to it. Whether you like that or not, is another story. At Gucci he created several designs that reinvented old Gucci classics from the 50s 60s and 70s. I wasn't a fan when he started at Gucci, but became amazed about how he managed to do everything from "crazy to classic". On top of that many creations were based on history, philosophy and art, which to me is where you take a brand to another level. I liked Valentino when Pier Paolo Piccioli was there, it was simple and elegant, but Valentino under Michele will have both the crazy and the classic Valentino, and to me that's very interesting. It's true that the revenue of Valentino soared to over 1.3B under his creative leadership, but if you want to talk numbers, you also have to mention those of Alessandro Michele at Gucci. Under his creative leadership, the revenue went from 3.9B to 9,7B, one of the all time biggest increases in the history of fashion. So I'm pretty sure Gucci's stockholders wouldn't agree with you that "nor was he a good fit for Gucci". 😊

[@stewarthall9258]

And yet, he dies his hair and beard. What does that relate to when he speaks about age...

[@isaacF85]

Example of Cannot be saved character,hair,cap , Gucci sooo Smart to kick out the Past.Thank God

[@Eric2x1]

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[@surkova_a]

Great🤍