Alexis Stone Channels Mona Lisa at Milan Fashion Week
During Milan Fashion Week, performance artist Alexis Stone appeared as the Mona Lisa at the Boss Spring/Summer 2026 runway show, presented by creative director Marco Falcioni. Stone, known for his transformative looks at fashion events, wore a black Boss outfit and veil, escorted by bodyguards in white gloves. The transformation involved hours of work to create a mask resembling Leonardo da Vinci's masterpiece. Stone cited da Vinci's quote, 'Art is never finished, only abandoned,' to explain his tribute. He has previously impersonated Anjelica Huston as Morticia Addams, Jack Nicholson, and Mrs. Doubtfire at Balenciaga shows. In an interview with d.Repubblica, Stone discussed his background from a town near Brighton, having an identical twin, and using creativity and drag as an escape from reality.
Key facts
- Alexis Stone appeared as the Mona Lisa at the Boss Spring/Summer 2026 show during Milan Fashion Week.
- The show was presented by creative director Marco Falcioni.
- Stone wore a black Boss outfit and veil, escorted by bodyguards in white gloves.
- The transformation involved hours of work to create a mask resembling the Mona Lisa.
- Stone cited Leonardo da Vinci's quote: 'Art is never finished, only abandoned.'
- Stone has previously impersonated Anjelica Huston, Jack Nicholson, and Mrs. Doubtfire at Balenciaga shows.
- Stone is from a town near Brighton and has an identical twin.
- He discussed his background and use of creativity as an escape in an interview with d.Repubblica.
Entities
Artists
- Alexis Stone
- Leonardo da Vinci
- Marco Falcioni
Institutions
- Boss
- Balenciaga
- d.Repubblica
- Artribune
Locations
- Milan
- Italy
- Brighton
- United Kingdom