How Gucci’s Alessandro Michele Overcame Bullying at School | i-D

i-D joined Gucci’s Creative Director Alessandro Michele as he prepared to show his Cruise 2019 collection in Alyscamps, before then travelling to his hometown of Rome to find out how the ups and downs of his Italian upbringing has inspired his work.
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[@user-jf5cx5ud7n]

Such a amazing soul and creative person, huge inspiration. He made Gucci looks like the 70s style.

[@sandechoir]

he just repeated Gucci in the 70s that was really only really upper class can afford it

[@djzokibejbe]

​@@sandechoir 2 hand couture:))))

[@sohfihamid4164]

But he lacked the creative vision that Tom Ford did for making GUCCI sexy in the 90s!

[@ojerstaamfroyarsktmal8744]

@@sohfihamid4164 He lacked "crEatiVe visiOn"????? Are you serious? This guy is a genius, his works are full of amazing details. No problem with Tom Ford but you cannot compare these two when they have completely different impacts on different aspects on Gucci. They've embraced different elements of this brand.

[@costanzatortoli4616]

Mmmkjuuuu

[@jumpingjeremy]

I watched this for two minutes and twenty five seconds before I realized I didn't understand Italian

[@jnsand314]

😂

[@vanessaloren5188]

Jeremy Scharf so i😀

[@alexaxoxo3883]

ha me too

[@hyena0815]

me too :D

[@toobusythrifting]

I was at 1:27 like why have English title without subtitles

[@ikertxikuri]

Sometimes when I feel unsure about my career as an artist or as a creator in general, I come back to this video to keep my spirits up, it always works.

[@hanawana]

Iker Aguirre that’s lovely

[@Sanpedranoazul]

We all feel the same at one point, keep on doing what you love, dear! ;)

[@INDIGOBLUE555]

I guess that,whatever our professional field these words are a good guideline to think at. Ups and downs must be accepted and that's often unpleasant to be fair,either way keep going focused on your endgame. May dreams come true.

[@bigstunna2049]

Inspiring words from Italian Jared Leto

[@Mistercharmz831]

Lmao

[@Sadaaaaf]

No

[@bigstunna2049]

@Joshima M oh wow, I've seen his interviews he seems like an ok guy

[@bigstunna2049]

@Joshima M it's called method acting, in a jai Courtney interview he explains Jared's reasons and why other actors do it to

[@marcd7332]

Joshima M Why do you have to bring race into everything

[@juliawasilewskia2345]

He is probably the best example that art isn’t something Art is someone

[@cyanese]

brittreidandkato you sound kinda mad, go away

[@KatEssex]

There is nothing deep, lmao This whole thing is a pure commerce targeted for countries like China and some parts of the Eastern Europe... Aka: We have no sense of style or creativity so we will buy the most ridiculous and kitschy clothes available on the market to look like we matter

[@stevej4328]

Oh my god you need to get real

[@PatrickBergersen]

Julia Wasilewskia 14 yea olds= omg that’s soo deep

[@ru4582]

Elitist Pete well you can fuck off with that racist comment and rethink about the words Michelle said in this video. People who defines something they can’t understand only as “strange” or “absurd” without trying to understand it are those who become bullies. You are doing exactly that.

[@Rebel.heartt]

I could listen to him talk for hours without knowing a word

[@mariamelamrani6493]

kssks same😂

[@VenosEvans]

Oh my gosh the same, he is so charismatic

[@molly0185]

He looks like he's wearing a very obvious disguise

[@pun988]

molly01 😂😂 exactly what I thought!

[@tonykiernan151292]

I honestly thought it was David Cross in a wig

[@awesomeirlable]

😂😂😂

[@prettyhamburger6462]

Haha what a cool aesthetic... I'm gonna strive to make it my own now😎😂

[@davidasingleton8943]

😆 😂 😝 😂 😂

[@aiilen24]

Him being creative direction of GUCCI seems so down to earth and meanwhile my local gay designer feels like out of this world I can't stand that

[@MostafaElSakari]

Killa Mike you a clown if you think that mask was blackface

[@burberryclaretred6676]

What do you mean ?

[@homiixide]

Keep gay bashing and being homophobic whilst being a white priveleged female, absolutely sickening.

[@morinette8162]

@@homiixide i don't think they are criticizing them because they are gay, mostly because they match with the gay stylist stereotype

[@MostafaElSakari]

@@homiixide “priveleged” lol

[@renee2599]

alessandro’s character is so moving, i love him

[@sammmiii13]

When he said how growing up where he did made him think about taking the easier path... I felt that... I’ve been there and I just never want to entertain that thought ever again. He’s so right, the unknown is much more exciting and promising.

[@keyblademaster7175]

True

[@miliwho7918]

this is one of my favorite videos, there's something about it that makes me come back to watch it at least once a month. As a fashion design student I'm so grateful to Alessandro for the way he inspires me to keep going in such an stressful career.

[@searic___]

Muschio Selvaggio: "abbiamo l'unica intervista in Italiano di Alessandro Michele"

[@Rachelleluluful]

He’s a good person and incredible creative director. He has literally changed fashion and Gucci is HUGE because of his vision. I am thrilled for his success!!!!! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@vitalinadombrovska5714]

You look super nice How may I follow you on Instagram?

[@jaegs1935]

Alessandro Michele gives me hope, not sure for what but he does :)

[@mattiapuntofiore]

“scegliete la strada più difficile”. 🙏🏼

[@sttephanygamarra1124]

When you also understand Italian and puoi apprezzare la sua voce e non leggere i sottotitoli 😌

[@v41eria]

Sttephany Gamarra when sei italiana e non sai se leggere i sottotitoli o ascoltare la sua voce perché you understand both

[@tamarasorbo1550]

l Hahaha me XD I'm Italian too

[@kate-bj3ym]

è utile

[@JCB576]

I really enjoy his speaking rhythm. Even though I am a spanish speaker I understood the most part of it

[@Cliffracer46]

When you are Italian and you can mandare a cagare tutti gli altri

[@huytrinhquang155]

He has turned Gucci into something special that I can't describe. Something that defines its own territory and separates itself from other brands. Well done. Please keep making clothes for the rest of your life.

[@arli6226]

well said, it’s immediately recognizable no matter the piece. I like how he also said “it’s time for this brand to tell another story” in another interview by the NY Times

[@btsbts4339]

Me speaking Spanish being able to understand his Italian

[@corporalclegg.]

Bts Bts yes it’s very similar I understand most of it

[@danielacastillo4465]

sameeeee

[@josemariae3773]

Same

[@hiberpechiro]

Me too, there are similar words.

[@Sadaaaaf]

He’s amazig

[@cheesygirl3908]

"No success story is easy" with time and again this sentence has been proven true

[@AS-yo2uy]

I just love the ending, it does not matter what field u are in. But to be bold and take the path that no one has dared take before is scary but beautiful and you will love ur self more for it.

[@Capvis10]

Alessandro Michele orgoglio italiano! Esempio di vita da seguire!

[@lucainshanghai]

ma tu sei fuori come un balcone caro/a mia.....

[@elenekobelashvili678]

i could listen to him all day that's how inspirational he is. what an unique soul. beautiful

[@losingmychic]

Completely and utterly brilliant... I felt so inspired listening to him. He’s not who he is for nothing, he went through extreme difficulty to get where he is today. Wonderful, didn’t want this to end 💕👏👏👏🌟✨🧥👓👟🎩🌂👑🧤👠👛

[@Skitguy1]

this guy is my role model

[@stevej4328]

You need better role models.

[@sassoon1126]

@@stevej4328 who are you to judge what a "role model" should be for somebody who you don't know

[@ninaeeeeeeeeees]

When I first saw the bag that he designed it’s overwhelmed me so much. Beautiful, Elegant and Different. I really love the Dionysus bag so so much!

[@gracemazh]

Love what he's done with gucci💘

[@minnermin]

I wish I could work for this dude

[@mariapialucia7304]

this man gains a bit more of my esteem day by day

[@kimberlyrodriguez6785]

Alessandro is one of my role models, such an inspiration, thanks to harry styles I know him and in the short period of time I’ve followed him & realised that fashion is not what you see on the catwalks but putting your heart into something and try to overcome and see what the past has helped you to be a better person💞

[@leocam1248]

Ancora non posso decifrarlo come artista!

[@vitodambra1740]

Quando dice da piccolo ho immaginato tutto, quando dice poi si è realizzato tutto e’ immenso , la sua visione il suo pensiero . E quando dice una grandissima verità che la moda e’ unione e raggruppa tutto . Bravissimo

[@GiovanniToso26]

Alessandro sei una fonte di ispirazione. Il tuo lavoro è fantastico. Conoscere il tuo passato ti da ancora più onore🔥

[@saramauri4657]

Alessandro sei una luce. Non vedo l’ora di vedere i tuoi prossimi lavori

[@kimberleyholladay9209]

He changed Gucci for the better, i worked for Gucci before he was involved and was bullied for my appearance from the people that hired me...telling me to dye my black and dark blue hair of 10 years to "Black"..."but not too black" ?! Gucci was the worst place i worked in retail but i'm glad to see he revived it for young individuals to celebrate how they look and made it approachable and fun.

[@PhantomZephyrV]

I genuinely think he's a great person. Love his work ❤

[@ggiuam24]

Alessandro Michele, un uomo con la “U” maiuscola ❤️

[@TheFlordemaria]

Contigo, reviví mi infancia al recordar la moda que usaba mi madre, y sus amigas. Gracias por tan bellos recuerdos a mi memoria.

[@natchosm4320]

Anyone that's even slightly different than the perfect normal person gets bullied. I got bullied because I studied alot and was quiet. Got me further than the bullies. They spent their time showing off and wasting time in class.

[@TamR10]

Great interview. Weirdly here, he has an uncanny resemblance to the actor David Cross.

[@AA-hd1xd]

Yes, THANK YOU. Thought I was the only who noticed, lol.

[@retromodernism1799]

It's a tough brief to be ever more creative ever more financially successful for your masters and a hypercritical public. Alessandro managed it with extraordinary dash & flair for 7 years, but now the magic seems to have worn off. No doubt he will rise again and surprise the world with his creative talents.

[@TevinAndrewsOfficial]

Your words have restored me, Alessandro!

[@aurorapinedasg2440]

Alessandro convierte en obra de arte cualquier prenda de moda, es un talento magnifico, hasta los detalles mas simples son maravillosos ❣️

[@garyjones8141]

His contrast skills is Godly

[@lucaarnone6795]

i love him so much.... such an inspiration...

[@elana604]

When he said the frog green inspired his turf bag It made so much sense to me, like that's where I went wrong in life

[@Miriam-pn7jy]

Oh my God. I love what he said at the end. So inspiring and just what I needed to hear!

[@fernfernisfernie]

ugh love what he said at the end. thanks id and alessandro!

[@themschelsealynn]

I just can’t get over how much he looks like Tobias 😂 love it

[@pilarherrera5058]

Alessandro me figura un rey de la epoca medieval, con su cabello, su barba, sus coronas, sus sacos y gabardinas. Me gusta mucho su persona. ♡

[@virgoaugust8318]

The vibes is so different 😍

[@riviel3845]

I got an ad for Gucci before this

[@josephp4601]

The last words at the end are so inspiring

[@amitai8467]

I love how there was a Prada commercial before this.

[@markochoversus842]

"di esserlo ma anche di diffenderlo" awesomeeeee

[@matteovisigalli1832]

I love this type of videos, I wish there were entire documentaries about stories like his. Anyway, great video!

[@shredderly]

I died laughing with every outfit that came on screen. 10/10 will not bully again.

[@mara4269]

Es una gran inspiración este hombre. Muy contenta de que esté en Gucci y haga este trabajo tan místico, él es un claro ejemplo del arte hecho persona.

[@ftm876]

He is amazing, isn't he? :'')

[@bellacumpa84]

bel contributo, d'ispirazione.. coraggioso..umile..importante per chi aspira sogna o è disilluso per via del suo essere "più uno fuori dal comune" che "uno strano" complimenti.

[@themschelsealynn]

I legit thought this was David Cross off the screenshot 😂😂

[@elizabethbell9667]

same

[@chiarat1480]

Grande Alessandro sei il nostro orgoglio !

[@annfl07]

The last phrase is so beautiful, so clever, so inspiring. ♡♡♡♡

[@blahblah1438]

I don't understand anything he said, but I could listen to him speak all day long

[@lolamoonlight8194]

I advice to you a translation cause is very inspiring

[@giuliastardust1027]

Ale sei una persona fantastica e un artista meraviglioso!! Roma ner core e l'universo nello spirito! Lotta Love Ale!!!!

[@noraaflir4197]

When your dream Comes true !!!!!BRAVISSIMO ❤️❤️❤️❤️👍👍👍👍👍🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ BRAVO BRAVO BRAVO MICHELE ALESSANDRO ....HOPE FOR PEOPLE TO UPGRADE YOUR LIFE👍🌺❤️❤️❤️

[@INDIGOBLUE555]

Sinceri complimenti ! Hai concretizzato i sogni di un adolescente nella realtà di un adulto.

[@kiaraverona473]

FINALMENTE LA SUA VOCE IN ITALIANO È LA PRIMA VOLTA !!! ❤

[@virgoaugust8318]

He gave me inspiration

[@SimonaCochiTheItalianWay]

Grande filosofo! Bravo. Ti ammiro. Te lo meriti il successo che hai. 💯

[@elbowzzz11]

Sei più rock di qualsiasi rocker esistito.... Io di strano non trovo niente, vedo solo una persona♥️

[@mandorlaecioccolata]

E’ un personaggio. Pochi all’estero probabilmente capiranno la sua inflessione romana, non greve, non triviale, come molti romani hanno. Ma morbida, dolce... non ha cercato di correggerla come in tanti meno famosi di lui che se ne vergognano quasi. Non si è milanizzato. E da romana capisco quando sia stato tremendamente difficile per lui crescere in questa città essendo un bambino e poi un ragazzo originale creativo e diverso.

[@sylwiagrzankowska4205]

Amazing Alessandro 😍😍👌Amazing 😍😍I love your job, I fell in love❤️❤️

[@claravrsnik7858]

Beautiful words at the end 🌌🌬️✌🏻😎

[@cateyedboy6614]

Vero! a Piazza di Spagna c’era uno dei ritrovi dark e punk più importante di Roma ..se volevi scappare per un po’ da una periferia fatta solo di eroina e rapine,complimenti sei riuscito a fare quello che volevi nella vita!!!

[@sadcoreprince]

he's so fucking inspiring. thanks alessandro!

[@alexangel4758]

Gucci isn’t a bad brand it’s just influencers, rappers, and hypebeast ruin the brand

[@Cliffracer46]

Quality isn't the best either

[@connormoyle2807]

Bloke looks like a Sacha Baron Cohen sketch

[@giuliettaromeo3253]

Complimenti sono orgogliosissima di Italiani come te 👏👏👏👏👏

[@connyviola6327]

Beautiful soul.

[@farfallinacastriotta3030]

Che Bellissima Persona che sei molto Signore e La Gentilezza celhai scritta un Faccia. E molto raro in quel Ambiente sono di solito tutti col naso in su .lui no complimenti caro. ❤❤❤🙏🙏🙏😘😘

[@serialcomments8222]

This is pure 💩🪛

[@sighitsgaia5300]

Icona non solo nella moda ma anche come persona 💗

[@kingloads]

Based on the thumbnail, I thought this was a David Cross sketch and I'm glad I was right.

[@Rosaap_]

È davvero una bella persona!

[@aldrinalejandro5768]

not gonna lie gucci’s designs are bomb AF

[@Neftegna]

very creative guy and he looks like a drug lord from the 70s 😁

[@e.candelas3644]

Me encanta su historia, comprendes por qué lo excéntrico de su estilo y de sus diseños, gran persona

[@christelricci6721]

Alessandro Michele , che belle parole hai pronunciato!

[@cchampa17]

nobody: alessandro: pizza pizza pizza gucci gucci

[@deborahbyom929]

Your name is Alessandro,that alone should have prevented any bullying,what a cool name.

[@marcoiannetti6054]

Maestro di VITA, UMILE, GRANDIOSO, GENIALE, CORAGGIOSO, LUNGIMIRANTE, PREPARATO.... come pochissimi ai giorni nostri sono... Grazie mille per il TUO ESEMPIO

[@gingoyalho1400]

Omg, I thought this was a hoax or SNL skit. Love It!!

[@Anoppinion]

A true artist

[@Loulou______]

Why do I have the sudden urge to comfort him & take away his pain?

[@hotmeowgirl]

la quasi leggerezza con cui ne parla.. fa capire che persona forte ed ottimista è. Penso sia una persona fantastica, si merita tutto questo.

[@---ws5vl]

Che persona brava!

[@martinafrattini9820]

Grazie Alessandro, sagge parole

[@tiffanikay93]

when I initially saw the thumbnail, I thought it was the love guru. Lol

[@RICHLOPEZZZ]

Thank you Lallo for existing

[@rozhanskaya]

Such an amazing message! Thank you!

[@jollylove6761]

I don't need to understand what he's saying I feel his energy BTW I understand a bit Italian it sounds close to spanish which i speak some words sound like spanish but with more flair