Gucci Said to Have Appointed Alessandro Michele as Creative Head

Gucci has appointed accessories designer Alessandro Michele as its next creative director, succeeding Frida Giannini as the head of the fashion brand, people familiar with the matter said.

Francois-Henri Pinault, chief executive officer of Gucci-owner Kering SA, has approved the appointment, said the people, who asked not to be identified discussing company affairs. He attended Gucci’s men’s fashion show yesterday in Milan, which was overseen by Michele.