Gianfranco Ferre

I consider the Ferre design wearable and fashionable. Gianfranco Ferre (1944-2007) collections has always been the epitome of beauty in its simplicity. I like the clean architectural cut and construction of the clothes and the selection of materials or fabric that he uses. When he was still the head designer of his fashion house, I should say that I admired him because he did not get swayed by fancy trends or styles that deliver a shocking value and then be forgotten in just over a season. That is what's great about Gianfranco - classic yet contemporary style.

Born on August 15, 1944 in Legnano, the designer began his career as a designer in 1970. In 1974, he started his Baila label and later in 1978 he launched his women's ready-to-wear and sporty line. Year 1982 the Ferre men's line was born and the women's perfume and men's fragrance were both launched in the mid 80's. The House of Gianfranco Ferre catapulted to greater heights of success. He was also hired by the LVMH group as Creative Director of Christian Dior as its creative director from 1989 to 1997.

In 2002 his company became part of IT Holding and he remained the brand's creative director until his early demise in 2007 at age 62. Today the Ferre women's line is managed by Tommaso Aquilano and Roberto Rimondi whose style retains the classic simplicity of Gianfranco Ferre.

Photo Credit: Aquilano and Rimondi for Gianfranco Ferre Collections 2009 Milan
Photographer: Unknown
Photo Courtesy: Photo Agency
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