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Alessandra Facchinetti Returns to Fashion With Uniqueness

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Uniqueness by Alessandra Facchinetti Spring 2012

Alessandra Facchinetti Returns to Fashion With Uniqueness September 29, 2011 1:30 pm >> Alessandra Fachinetti marks her return to fashion — after a three-year hiatus following her exit from Valentino in 2008 — with her new line, Uniqueness.

Valentino Designers Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pier Paolo Piccioli "Loved" Working with Fired Designer Alessandra Facchinetti

Valentino Designers Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pier Paolo Piccioli "Loved" Working with Fired Designer Alessandra Facchinetti December 6, 2010 11:50 am >> According to Valentino CEO Stefano Sassi, if the brand's numbers stay strong through Christmas, it will be in the black again for the first time since the London-based private equity group Permira bought it in 2007.

August 16, 2010 2:17 pm >> Alessandra Facchinetti Has Been Busy on Vacation —There have been rumors that Alessandra Facchinetti is involved in Tom Ford's forthcoming womenswear line, and although she recently laughed off questions about what she's been working on (and gave no other hints), there is one thing she has been doing for sure: vacationing.

Tom Ford Supposedly Seeking Funding for Womenswear: Is Alessandra Facchinetti Involved?

Is Alessandra Facchinetti Involved? September 23, 2009 11:42 am >> It's just been a matter of time.

Fall 2009 Couture Bits: Christian Lacroix Paid Models 50 Euros, Cathy Horyn Warns Valentino Might Give Wearers "A Rash"

Christian Lacroix Paid Models 50 Euros, Cathy Horyn Warns Valentino Might Give Wearers "A Rash" July 14, 2009 1:11 pm

Models fees are required in France, so Christian Lacroix chipped in to pay his 10 models 50 euros apiece.

Tom Ford Expanding into Womenswear with Facchinetti?

Tom Ford Expanding into Womenswear with Facchinetti? February 28, 2009 12:12 pm >> Tom Ford pulled a Karl Lagerfeld for Spring 2009, taking over shooting his brand's ads from Terry Richardson. Some shots featured Karen Elson sporting his eyewear, prompting a new round of that ever-present question — is Tom Ford doing womenswear? It did used to be his forte, after all.Turns out there is hope — circulating Milan Fashion Week is the rumor that Alessandra Facchinetti, who was unceremoniously dumped by Valentino last season, is currently working on Ford's nascent womenswear line. Most appropriate, since Facchinetti was top womenswear designer under Ford at Gucci, before taking over when he left that brand.*image: source

Chiuri, Piccioli Give Valentino Couture a Try for Spring 2009

Chiuri, Piccioli Give Valentino Couture a Try for Spring 2009 January 28, 2009 2:23 pm >> When Valentino Garavani released a statement categorically denying that he had anything to do with the design of his former accessory designers's first collection for the label, perhaps it was because he knew what was going to come down the runway today.

Gucci Joins Alessandra Facchinetti as Victims of Spy Scandal

Gucci Joins Alessandra Facchinetti as Victims of Spy Scandal October 23, 2008 5:10 pm >> Last week Hermes had to deal with a belligerent heir, and this week, Gucci is caught up in a spy scandal — anyone want to guess what drama will round out the three?The brand's offices in Florence, Milan, and Rome were searched this week as part of an investigation of illegal access to the Italian Ministry of Interior's data bank. Last year, Carlo Del Bo, Gucci's former head of security, was arrested for illicitly obtaining information to help the brand fight conterfeits. A Gucci spokesman said that the brand was unaware of Del Bo's methods to unearth the information and is "fully cooperating with the authorities."

Alessandra Facchinetti Not Told of Her Replacement by Valentino

Alessandra Facchinetti Not Told of Her Replacement by Valentino October 6, 2008 9:54 am >> Over the weekend, Valentino confirmed that its accessories designers Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pier Paolo Piccioli will be replacing Alessandra Facchinetti as creative directors of the brand. This marks the second time Facchinetti has been replaced by accessories specialists, the first being when Frida Giannini replaced her at Gucci in 2005.

Alessandra Facchinetti's Last(?) Valentino Collection Leaves Press Wanting More

Alessandra Facchinetti's Last(?) Valentino Collection Leaves Press Wanting More October 3, 2008 1:06 pm >> The suits at Valentino may want Alessandra Facchinetti out — due to lagging sales — but after her Spring 2009 collection today, which is only her second ready-to-wear outing for the brand, the fashion press didn't seem so ready to see her go.

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