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Davide Renne, Moschino's New Creative Director, Dies at 46

other · 2026-04-27

Davide Renne, appointed creative director of Moschino just a month ago, died on November 6, 2023, in Milan at age 46 after a sudden heart attack. He underwent surgery but did not recover from intensive care. Renne had previously worked under Alessandro Dell'Acqua and Alessandro Michele. Massimo Ferretti, President of Aeffe SpA which owns Moschino, expressed profound grief, recalling Renne's talent, kindness, and sensitivity. Ferretti noted that Renne had joined only days before his illness and that they were working on an ambitious project together. The fashion world mourns the loss of a designer described as brilliant and special.

Key facts

  • Davide Renne died at age 46
  • Cause of death: sudden heart attack
  • Surgery performed on November 6, 2023 in Milan
  • He was appointed creative director of Moschino about one month before his death
  • Previously worked under Alessandro Dell'Acqua and Alessandro Michele
  • Massimo Ferretti is President of Aeffe SpA, which owns Moschino
  • Ferretti praised Renne's talent, kindness, and sensitivity
  • Renne and Ferretti were working on an ambitious project

Entities

Artists

  • Davide Renne
  • Alessandro Dell'Acqua
  • Alessandro Michele
  • Massimo Ferretti
  • Franco Moschino

Institutions

  • Moschino
  • Aeffe SpA

Locations

  • Milan
  • Italy

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