Nine days after taking over as creative director of Moschino at the age of forty-six, Italian fashion designer David Renne passed away.
Although the cause of death is unknown, Moschino’s parent company Aeffe announced his death on Friday in Milan, referring to it as “a sudden illness.”
Before, Renne spent over 20 years as the head of Gucci’s womenswear department.
“There are no words to describe the pain we are experiencing at this dramatic time,” stated the chairman of Aeffe.
“Despite having only been with us for a brief period of time, Davide was able to win our respect and affection right away. Massimo Ferretti wrote in an Instagram statement, “Today we have the duty of continuing what his imagination and talent had only dreamed.
July 1977 saw the birth of Renne in Follonica, Tuscany.
Prior to joining Gucci in 2004, he worked as an apprentice for Italian fashion designer and mentor Alessandro Dell’Acqua, having attended both the University of Florence and Polimoda fashion school.
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His appointment as creative director of Moschino was revealed in October, and in February, he was scheduled to make his debut with the brand at Milan Fashion Week.
“Franco Moschino had a nickname for his design studio – la sala giochi, the playroom,” Renne stated at the time of his appointment.
This strikes a deep chord with me: the greatest impact that fashion, and specifically Italian fashion and the Moschino house in particular, can have should be achieved with a playful, joyful spirit. a spirit of exploration and experimentation
A number of prominent personalities within the fashion business have paid their condolences via social media, with numerous comments left on Renne’s Instagram pictures.
Nina Ricci’s creative director Harris Reed called Renne “a true true angel,” and singer and model Karen Elson commented, “My heart breaks.” I hope sweet Davide is at peace.
Dell’Acqua, Renne’s mentor, wrote on Instagram, “Goodbye, Davide! I shall cherish you forever.
[BBC]
