The fashion landscape is left in mourning with the untimely passing of Davide Renne, the recently appointed creative director at Moschino, the flagship house of the esteemed Italian Aeffe group. This somber announcement comes as a shock, with the designer’s promising tenure tragically cut short at the age of 46, just days after officially taking on the role. Davide was poised to unveil his inaugural collection for Moschino at the upcoming Milan Fashion Week in February.
Davide Renne’s sudden demise on November 10 in a Milan hospital was confirmed by Moschino through a heartfelt statement. Having stepped into his role on November 1, 2023, the creative visionary’s passing has left a void in the fashion world. Massimo Ferretti, Aeffe’s executive chairman, expressed the profound sorrow, stating, «There are no words to describe the immeasurable pain we are experiencing at this dramatic time. Davide joined us just a few days ago when a sudden illness ended his young life too soon. We still can’t believe it.»
A native of Follonica, Tuscany, and a graduate of the Polimoda school in Florence, Davide Renne’s illustrious career journeyed from Alessandro Dell’Acqua to a remarkable two-decade stint at the luxury fashion house Gucci. Transitioning from Kering, Renne embarked on a new chapter as the creative director at Moschino.
Massimo Ferretti shared insights into the promising collaboration with Renne, stating, «With Davide, we were working on an ambitious project, in an atmosphere of enthusiasm and optimism for the future. Even though he was only with us for a very short time, Davide was able to immediately make himself loved and respected. Today we are left with the responsibility of carrying on what his imagination and creativity had only envisioned.» Ferretti hinted at the possibility of a tribute to Renne at the upcoming Fashion Week, signifying the profound impact he had in his brief yet impactful tenure at Moschino.
The fashion world mourns the loss of a talented creative force, and Davide Renne’s legacy will undoubtedly endure as an inspiration for the industry he passionately contributed to.
