Italian designer Nicola Brognano bids farewell to the buzzy label, Blumarine, marking the end of his impactful four-year tenure.
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Brognano’s arrival at Blumarine in 2019 marked a turning point for the brand, catapulting it back into the limelight with a fresh and vibrant Y2K aesthetic. Under his creative leadership, Blumarine underwent a remarkable transformation, drawing fashion enthusiasts from all corners of the globe to its sensual and rebellious identity. Brognano breathed new life into ’90s fashion, resurrecting iconic styles and presenting them on eye-catching runways that captured the imagination of thousands.
His appointment as Creative Director in 2019 was a strategic move by Blumarine’s parent company founder, Marco Marchi, who sought to reinvigorate the brand and resonate with Millennial and Gen-Z audiences. Brognano’s approach struck a chord with these generations, and his innovative designs garnered significant success.
In a statement released today, Marco Marchi expressed his satisfaction with Brognano’s contributions, stating, “We are very happy with the work Nicola Brognano has done so far. Nicola has successfully interpreted Blumarine’s DNA, presenting it in an original and contemporary key and thus reviving sector and customer interest in the brand. I offer Nicola warm thanks for the high levels of professionalism he has demonstrated in the four years of this fruitful collaboration.”
Nicola Brognano also shared his sentiments on the collaboration, saying, “Working as Blumarine’s Creative Director, a brand I have always followed with keen interest, has been profoundly enriching on a professional, creative, and personal level. Shining the spotlight once again on the brand has been a unique and thrilling experience. I would like to thank Marco Marchi for this opportunity and my team for the extraordinary work we have done together.”
Brognano’s departure adds to the list of Creative Directors who have made significant moves in the fashion industry in 2023. Most recently, Jeremy Scott concluded his remarkable ten-year tenure at Moschino, paving the way for Davide Renne to step into the role. The fashion world also bid farewell to Sarah Burton, who spent 26 years at Alexander McQueen before announcing Seán McGirr as her successor during Paris Fashion Week.
As the fashion landscape continues to evolve, we eagerly await the next chapter in Blumarine’s journey and the creative direction it will take under new leadership.
Nicola Brognano put that brand back on the map … sad to see this. I hope he’s off to something bigger than Blumarine