Alessandra Facchinetti is the new creative director of

Tod’s women’s collections. The former Gucci, Valentino

and Uniqueness designer will start her role next month.

“Alessandra Facchinetti is a very talented woman,” said Tod’s Group

president Diego Della Valle. “Her passion for detail and her dedication

to the research of materials and manufacturing make her perfect for

our brand, which has always been very attentive to quality and Made

in Italy.” Facchinetti announced that she was leaving Uniqueness

yesterday, the brand that she founded in collaboration with Italian

label Pinko in 2011. She will unveil her first collection for Tod’s during

Milan Fashion Week in September. Alessandra Facchinetti added: “As

an Italian designer, I feel very honored to take up such an important

role for a brand that – with the highest quality and refinement – helps

to keep up the prestige of Made in Italy in the world.”

Source: Vogue.co.uk