Alessandro Michele is leaving Gucci after an 'extraordinary' 20-year journey

Alessandro Michele, Creative Director, Gucci, is leaving the Italian high-end luxury brand after an 'extraordinary journey lasting more than 20 years'. "There are times when paths part ways because of the different perspectives each one of us may have," Michele wrote. His exit comes days after reports of tensions between Michele and the top management of Kering, Gucci's parent company. Alessandro Michele's time at Gucci is marked by soaring success, and flamboyant, gender fluid fashion.