Filippo Grazioli leaving Missoni and Alberto Caliri is taking over

Bonjour fashion lovers.

Fashion news has been moving at lightning speed these past two days. I can't write an article or a social media post without having to update it immediately. Yesterday, we started the day with Hedi Slimane leaving Celine, and right after that, Michael Rider was announced as his replacement.

What's happening this morning in this incredible game of creative director musical chairs? Filippo Grazioli, my beloved Filippo Grazioli, is leaving Missoni after two years as creative director, to be replaced by Alberto Caliri, who has been with the company since 1998 and previously held this role for two years before Grazioli's arrival.

I'm very surprised by Filippo Grazioli's departure, especially considering the stylish freshness he brought to the brand that attracted younger generations, who have always been drawn to less classic beauty and style standards. His last Missoni collection immediately won me over with its ZIGZAG patterns and the brand's signature colors, made even more modern and futuristic. I don't know what the future holds for him, but I'm sure he'll have some great surprises in store for us.

What can I say about Alberto Caliri? Nothing but good things. Not only has he been with the company for over twenty years, but in recent times, the Missoni lifestyle sector, thanks to him, has experienced well-deserved success. How can we forget the Missoni-clad resorts in the Maldives, Sicily, Portofino, and Capri?

An unexpected change, but one that - as always - we are ready to fully embrace.

Best of luck, Filippo Grazioli. Welcome, Alberto Caliri