Ferragamo creative director Giornetti leaving after 16 years

Giornetti entered Ferragamo in 2000 as menswear designer and in 2011 became the brand’s creative director. (ShutterStock photo)

MILAN – Salvatore Ferragamo’s creative director, Massimiliano Giornetti, is leaving the fashion house after 16 years.

In a statement, Ferragamo thanked Giornetti for his commitment and collaboration and said it was taking the opportunity of the departure to “revisit our approach to creativity.

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Giornetti entered Ferragamo in 2000 as menswear designer and in 2011 became the brand’s creative director.

CEO Michele Norsa said in the statement: “Over the years, the company has discovered and supported so many young talents and today can count on an excellent in-house creative team.

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