Nicola Formichetti

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Born in Japan in 1977 to an Italian father and a Japanese mother, Nicola Formichetti credits his unique style to his upbringing: internationally eclectic; modern and traditional; Eastern and European. Formichetti has worked as a fashion editor of several fashion magazines such as V Magazine, Dazed & Confused and AnOther magazine, as well as consulting for a number of leading fashion brands including Alexander McQueen, Prada, D&G, Missoni, adidas, Nike, Levi's, and MAC. 

Formichetti held the post of Fashion Director of Vogue Hommes Japan from its inception in 2008 til its closure in 2012, when it was folded into GQ Style Japan. As the former stylist of musical artist Lady Gaga, Formichetti has created some of the most memorable outfits and moments in pop culture history. The nucleus of Lady Gaga's fashion operation Haus of Gaga, his influence spanned Gaga's red carpet appearances, album covers, videos and tours. 

Formichetti currently holds creative directorship of Uniqlo, and after a two year stint as creative director of the legendary house of Thierry Mugler, Formichetti became artistic director of DIESEL. 

He lives between New York, London, Paris and Tokyo.

Born in Japan in 1977 to an Italian father and a Japanese mother, Nicola Formichetti credits his unique style to his upbringing: internationally eclectic; modern and traditional; Eastern and European. Formichetti has worked as a fashion editor of several fashion magazines such as V Magazine, Dazed & Confused and AnOther magazine, as well as consulting for a number of leading fashion brands including Alexander McQueen, Prada, D&G, Missoni, adidas, Nike, Levi's, and MAC. 

Formichetti held the post of Fashion Director of Vogue Hommes Japan from its inception in 2008 til its closure in 2012, when it was folded into GQ Style Japan. As the former stylist of musical artist Lady Gaga, Formichetti has created some of the most memorable outfits and moments in pop culture history. The nucleus of Lady Gaga's fashion operation Haus of Gaga, his influence spanned Gaga's red carpet appearances, album covers, videos and tours. 

Formichetti currently holds creative directorship of Uniqlo, and after a two year stint as creative director of the legendary house of Thierry Mugler, Formichetti became artistic director of DIESEL. 

He lives between New York, London, Paris and Tokyo.

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