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Tatler Asia
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Tatler Asia
7 things you didn't know about MAC's new creative director, Nicola Formichetti
2. He was the artistic director of Diesel Formichetti took on the challenge of reinvigorating Diesel when the label appointed him in 2013. He introduced new silhouettes, inclusive campaigns and headline-grabbing collaborations. Under his leadership, the brand regained relevance within the global fashion landscape while maintaining its rebellious spirit. 3. He tapped G-Dragon for a runway soundtrack when he was artistic director of Mugler As artistic director of Mugler, Formichetti invited K-pop icon G-Dragon to compose the show's theme, titled 'I Am Mugler'. The collaboration captured his interest in merging fashion with contemporary music and affirmed his instinct for recognising cultural tastemakers beyond the usual Western sphere. 4. His nickname was Nico Panda Long before it became the name of his fashion label, Nicopanda was a nickname given to him by friends. It reflected his love for Japanese pop culture, playful design and oversized proportions, all of which would eventually become central to his aesthetic. 5. He was editor of 'Vogue Hommes Japan' Formichetti served as editor of Vogue Hommes Japan , where his editorial choices challenged traditional notions of masculinity. The magazine under his leadership featured stylised, conceptual shoots that brought avant-garde fashion to a wider audience. 6. He held multiple creative roles at once While leading Mugler, he was also working as creative director for Uniqlo. Balancing high fashion with mass-market retail showed his range and proved he could move between different worlds without losing clarity or relevance. 7. He's no stranger to MAC Nicola Formichetti has previously collaborated with MAC on the Viva Glam campaign and also created a capsule collection under his Nicopanda label. His return to the brand marks a continuation of that creative relationship, now elevated by his expanded role. Nicola Formichetti's appointment suggests that MAC is not chasing nostalgia but rather investing in someone who understands how culture shifts and how brands must respond. His experience spans music, fashion, editorial and retail. What connects it all is his ability to challenge norms and propose new ways of seeing. For MAC, that kind of thinking may be exactly what is needed to stay ahead of the curve.
Business of Fashion
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Business of Fashion
MAC Cosmetics Names Nicola Formichetti Global Creative Director
MAC Cosmetics has filled its vacant global creative director role with the mastermind behind Lady Gaga's iconic 'meat dress.' On Wednesday, parent company The Estée Lauder Companies announced that Nicola Formichetti will take over the position from May 19. He replaces Drew Elliott, who left the brand in February after five years. Formichetti joins MAC Cosmetics after a career of fashion design, styling and editorial work that has spanned roles including artistic director at Diesel and Mugler, as well as creative work with Lady Gaga's Haus of Gaga. He is especially known for styling the raw beef 'meat dress' worn by Lady Gaga at the 2010 MTV Video Music Awards. In a statement, Formichetti described MAC as an 'iconic brand that has always championed the people and communities that move culture forward.' Formichetti previously worked with the brand on projects including a fashion collaboration with Lady Gaga for MAC's Viva Glam charitable initiative, as well as a makeup line with his streetwear label Nicopanda. This is his first appointment at a beauty company. The Estée Lauder Companies president and CEO Stéphane de La Faverie said in a statement that the appointment is part of the company's 'Beauty Reimagined' turnaround plan unveiled in February and that Formichetti has a 'unique ability to capture the pulse of culture.' Learn more: MAC's Plan to Win: Lip Oil and Nepo Babies The Estée Lauder-owned cosmetics label's latest campaign casts Amelia Gray, Francesca Scorsese and Zaya Wade to promote 'Lipglass Air,' a follow-up to MAC's best-selling Lipglass.
