just explain to us how big a figure alessandro michele is. absolutely. the departure of tom ford. following alessandro's arrival, the brand took on this maximalist style. he started as a designer 20 years ago, but following his position of creative director, his vision inspired really flamboyant brands and the likes of harry styles, for instance. his book has really been defined by... �*s tenure also created wave in p0p �*s tenure also created wave in pop culture in general. i think a lot of that gucci's role can very much be credited to alessandro michele. 50. very much be credited to alessandro michele. so, what ha--ens alessandro michele. so, what happens next? _ alessandro michele. so, what happens next? no _ alessandro michele. so, what happens next? no successorl alessandro michele. so, what i happens next? no successor has been named. — happens next? no successor has been named, but— happens next? no successor has been named, but there - happens next? no successor has been named, but there is - happens next? no successor has been named, but there

alessandro michele became a brand unto himself at events and fashion weeks around the world... ..triplingw direction when he took over in 2015 — as well as drawing in celebrity fans, including harry styles. but now, the man credited with bringing the italian brand into a more flamboyant and gender—fluid era has crafted his final collection. the french kering fashion group that runs with gucci as its flagship has announced it will be replacing him as creative director, amid rumours of tension behind the scenes. in a statement, they thanked him for his passion, his imagination, and his ingenuity. so what's next for the brand that brings in two thirds of kering's profits, but is trailing rivals like louis vuitton and dior? insiders say a fresh, creative chapter is needed after almost eight years under michele. for him, in his farewell statement, he advised the designers to "continue to cultivate your dreams, the subtle and intangible matter that makes life worth living". stephanie prentice, bbc news. to the world cup in qatar — another big shock. on tuesday, it was saudi arabia beating argen