Gucci’s creative director Alessandro Michele has been picked for the Trailblazer Award at The Fashion Awards 2021. Organised by the British Fashion Council, the event will be held on November 29 at the Royal Albert Hall, London.
It is a special honour that was introduced in 2018 and celebrates innovators in the fashion industry. It is awarded to creatives who push the envelope and have had substantial impact on the industry as a whole.
“Alessandro’s work at Gucci over the last year defines what it means is to be a trailblazer, he is a pioneer in every aspect of his creative output and uses the power of design to pave new paths connecting the fashion industry to all other industries from film to digital innovation. He is an incredible source of inspiration for many generations to come and we look forward to celebrating with him next week in London,” said Caroline Rush, British Fashion Council chief executive, in a statement.
Alessandro Michele is a well-known name within the industry for his outside the box thinking and is widely considered to be the driving force behind making Gucci a brand that is immersed in art, culture, movies and music.
Alessandro’s body of work is exceptionally impressive, most notable among them being Gucci’s Love Parade and Aria collections. He was also instrumental in the launch of Vault by Gucci and the Gucci Archive in Italy.
