6 Quotes & Sayings By Nicola Formichetti

Nicola Francesco Formichetti is an Italian fashion designer. He is the founder and creative director of the brand Nicola Formichetti since 1993. He is also the creative director of the labels "Nicola Formichetti", "Gianni Versace", and "Acne Studios". In 2012, he was named one of the 100 most powerful people in Italian fashion by Vanity Fair Italia, and in 2013, he was nominated for the CFDA Designer Award. Nicola Formichetti graduated in Communications and Advertising from Sapienza University of Rome and in Fashion Design from The Royal College of Art (London) Read more

He has been responsible for creating and directing numerous collections for "Alexander McQueen" and his work has been showcased in Milan, Paris, Hong Kong, New York City, Los Angeles and London. He has appeared on the covers of Vogue Paris, Vogue Italy, Vogue Japan, GQ Magazine amongst many others. In 2015 Formichetti opened his first eponymous store on Bond Street in London. Formichetti designed his first collection with American brand "Alexander McQueen" in 1997. The line includes ready-to-wear, accessories and eyewear. From 1997 to 1997 Formichetti designed the eyewear line "Gianni Versace".

The collection is currently being produced by Dolce & Gabbana under license with Versace. Formichetti designed for "Acne Studios" from 2002 to 2003 until he was fired after a disagreement with their owner Patrik Ervell on how to progress the line's commercial potential. In 2003 Nicola Formichetti founded his own label "Nicola Formichetti".

His first collection was presented during Milan Fashion Week in July 2004. The diffusion followed the same year in Tokyo followed by New York, Paris and London in 2005. Today it is sold around the world including Japan, Spain, Germany, Italy, Canada France, United Kingdom etc..

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Having plants and flowers in my space makes me feel very calm and Zen. For me, it's important to meditate every morning to be very clear in the head, and nature really helps me do the same thing. Nicola Formichetti
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I am terrible at making food. I love eating, but I can't make anything. Nicola Formichetti
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I love meeting people, and I know it's so difficult for people to come up to me and introduce themselves, so when they do, I'll grab them and hug them. It makes their day, you know? I love that, and I get positive energy from that. Nicola Formichetti
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Uniqlo as a company has always developed new fabrics and is always trying to be innovative. The design is simple, so the fabric is important. Nicola Formichetti
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I want young people to be able to buy into what I design. When I was young, I wanted to buy designer brands even if all I could afford was the cheapest wallet, the cheapest pen, the cheapest T-shirt because I wanted to be a part of it. Nicola Formichetti