Historical Dictionary of the fashion industry

MENICHETTI, ROBERTO

(1967- )
Italian-born Menichetti began his career at Claude Montana. He moved to Jil Sander as itsmensweardesigner from 1993 to 1997. In 1997, Rose Marie Bravo hired him to revive the high-endBurberryProrsum collection and together they turned the company into a successful luxurybrand. Known for innovative fabrics and motocross inspirations, his look is both modern and chic. Menichetti left Burberry in 2001 to becomecreative directoratCeline, but left after only two seasons. He went into business for himself in 2004.