Davide Renne, the Italian fashion designer and former head of women’s wear at Gucci, has died nine days after becoming Moschino’s creative director. He was 46 years old.
His death in Milan on November 10 was confirmed on Friday by Moschino’s parent company, Effe. Officials said he died after an apparent heart attack.
“There are no words to describe the pain we are experiencing at this dramatic time,” Aeffe chairman Massimo Ferretti said in a statement. “Today, we are left with the responsibility of carrying on what his imagination and creativity envisioned.”
Before announcing his new role at Moschino last month, Renne, who spent 20 years at Gucci, was working on his debut collection, which was scheduled to be presented at Milan Fashion Week in February. A well-loved figure in Italian fashion and former right-hand man of Gucci designer Alessandro Michele, he was hired for his “dream role” at the head of one of the most famous brands in Italian fashion. expressed his excitement. .
“My sweet friend, irreplaceable brother, so much love,” Michelle wrote in an Instagram post on Friday. “It was an amazing and unforgettable journey we had together. Lots of laughs and pure joy.”
He called Rennes “one of the most talented creators I’ve ever known,” adding, “I can’t help but cry for you desperately right now.”
The brand was founded in 1983 by Franco Moschino, known for both his quirky, sarcastic sense of humor and innovative approach to design. It’s a legacy that has been carried forward by his successors, and one that Rennes seems keen to explore. He replaced American designer Jeremy Scott, who left the brand last March.
“Franco Moschino nicknamed his design studio ‘la sala giochi’ (the playroom),” Renne said at the time of his appointment. “This resonates deeply with me. What fashion, especially Italian fashion, and above all the house of Moschino, can achieve with its enormous power should be achieved through a sense of playfulness and joy.” Key to the Playroom Thank you for lending me. I can’t wait to get started. ”