Alessandro Dell'Acqua (born 21 December 1962 in Naples)[1] is an Italian fashion designer.
Early life and education
At 13, Dell’Acqua became a part-time apprentice for a Neapolitan dressmaker.[2] After graduating from the Accademia di Belle Arti in Naples, he moved to Milan.[3]
Career
Early beginnings
Dell’Acqua started his career in 1995 with a knitwear line called AA Milano, which later morphed into his signature line.[4]
Alessandro Dell’Acqua, 1996–2009
After working with Genny, Gilmar, Les Copains, Mariella Burani, Maska and Alma,[5] Dell’Acqua launched an eponymous line in 1996,[6] owned equally by the designer and Gianandrea Cataneo.[7]
Other activities
In 2020, Dell’Acqua and fashion brand agency Tomorrow London launched a mentorship program for emerging designers; each season two brands — one Italian and one international — will be selected by Dell’Acqua who will offer them a design and collection development consultancy service, while Tomorrow will advise them in terms of production development, marketing and distribution.[30]
External links
References
- J. J. Martin (1 February 2011), Fashion Insider: Alessandro Dell’Acqua W.^
- Andrea Lee (14 August 2014), Alessandro Dell’Acqua: A Man For All Seasons W.^
- Andrea Lee (14 August 2014), Alessandro Dell’Acqua: A Man For All Seasons W