Bridget Foley’s Diary: Alessandro Michele, in a Nineties State of Mind

Alessandro Michele in a Nineties state of mind? Apparently. Two days before showing his Gucci collection, Michele talked about a significant creative shift for spring, and why for the moment at least, he loves the Nineties. Two reasons: Its King (Tom) and Queen (Miuccia). He also posed a nifty what-if he would address on his runway today: “What happens if one of my girls should try to be sexy?” If that teaser doesn’t grab you, you don’t love fashion. WWD: You seem so serene for two days before your show. Alessandro Michele: Beautiful. I love it. WWD: Do you feel serene? A.M.:  I feel serene because, after almost five years, I’m to the point that I’m really enjoying to be a fashion designer. That’s crazy. WWD: Crazy that it took five years or crazy that you feel happy? A.M:  Maybe both. From the outside, it could be strange because the fashion designer job now, it’s pretty hard. I’m kind of stressed, most of all for myself. WWD:  You impose the stress internally? AM:  Yes. Because five years, you can risk being bored. WWD:  But you’re not bored? AM:  I’m not bored from my job. I’m not bored by the energy that pushes me to be creative. But I’m bored in a way from the idea that

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