Philosophy names new creative director

Luxury fashion label Philosophy, part of the Aeffe Group, has named Lorenzo Serafini as its new creative director.

Serafini, who was most recently lead womenswear designer at Dolce & Gabbana, will present his first Philosophy collection for the pre-fall 2015-16 season and his runway debut will be during the next Milano Moda Donna in February 2015.

Massimo Ferretti, president of Aeffe S.p.A said: “One of the group’s objectives is to explore the creativity of new talents and it is with this sentiment that we warmly welcome the arrival of Lorenzo Serafini, a designer who will give Philosophy new life.

“With this appointment we are strengthening this journey of creative reorganization of our brands that began several seasons ago. It is a necessary journey that is successfully leading the company into the future.”

Prior to working at Dolce & Gabbana, Serafini served as a lead womenswear designer at Roberto Cavalli. He is a graduate of the Fashion Design program at Naba-Nuova Accademia di belle arti di Milano.

Serafini added: “Philosophy is a positive term defined by deep and stimulating thoughts and ideas. I’m happy to have the opportunity to create a new fashion story exploring my own aesthetic.”