Stuart Weitzman has announced the appointment of Giovanni Morelli as Creative Director, effective 5 May 2017. He will succeed Stuart Weitzman, the brand’s founder, current Creative Director and Executive Chairman, who will become Chairman.

Giovanni will report to Wendy Kahn, who will become Chief Executive Officer and Brand President from 13 September. Giovanni is a renowned accessories designer and creative leader who, over the past 25 years, has created iconic handbags and accessories. After graduating from Domus Academy in Milan with his Masters in Fashion Design, Giovanni joined Prada and followed this with four years as Design Director, Accessories for Burberry. He then spent the next decade working with Marc Jacobs and Chloé. He joins Stuart Weitzman from Loewe, where he has been Leather Goods Design Director, Men's and Women's (Non Apparel) since March 2015.

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