Stefan Brunnbauer
Sr Design Director
Stefan Brunnbauer
Sr Design Director
Based in
London, United Kingdom
Seniority
More than 10 years experience
Age
41 years old
Gender
Male
Nationality
Austria
Represented by
www.stefanbrunnbauer.com
Resume
About

Design & Creative Direction

Womenswear, Menswear and Accessories.

Stefan Brunnbauer demonstrates an impressive 20 year career within leading, luxury brands including Gianni Versace, Alexander McQueen and Costume National.

A bold vision translated into commercial success.

Eyes trained to the micr

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o and macro, Stefan combines a strong business acumen with 360° industry expertise.

During his tenure at Alexander McQueen, Stefan developed close relationships with both Lee McQueen and Sarah Burton. He's responsible for McQ menswear's instantly recognisable signature style, quickly becoming the catalyst for exponential growth.

In his current role as Snr Director at Versace, Stefan was tasked by Donatella to give the iconic Versace Jeans Couture label a Gen Z makeover. His nostalgic repositioning of iconic looks threw away the rulebook to define a new, raprid-growth style of luxury.

Stefan’s modern aesthetic is romanticised with subculture references and brings the underground to the runway. His collections carry a signature stamp of strong and confident silhouettes, combining a DIY aesthetic with a love for modern tailoring. Inspired by contrasts, he combines vulnerability with razor-sharp edges.

Collaborators
Stylists
Jacob K, Allegra Versace, Panos Yiapanis, Kim Jones, Paul Mather, Jay Massacret, Michiko Koshino, Robbie Spencer, Nicolas Santos, Camilla Nickerson, Joe McKenna, Anastasia Barbieri and Jodie Barnes.

Photographers
Nan Goldin, David Sims, Wolfgang Tillmans, Olga Grebennikova, Timothy Schaumberg, Harley Weir, Salvatore Caputo, Karim Sadli and Steven Klein

Clients / Commissions
Jay-Z, Rihanna, will.i.am, Bat for Lashes, Patrick Wolf, Pet Shop Boys, The Weekend and Japanese noise band Bo Ningen

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Snr Design Director
Gianni Versace Spa May. 2, 2018 - Present
Milano, Italy

In my current role as Snr Director at Versace, I was tasked by Donatella Versace to give the iconic Versace Jeans Couture label a Gen Z makeover. My nostalgic repositioning of iconic looks threw away the rulebook to define a new, raprid-growth style of luxury.

The opportunity to delve into archives

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and combine iconic pieces with some of my present influences is beyond exciting.

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Head of Menswear
McQ Alexander McQueen Jan. 1, 2007 - Apr. 6, 2018
London, United Kingdom

I relished the challenge of developing McQ Alexander McQueen menswear from the ground up.

During my time at Alexander McQueen, I've developed close relationships with both Lee McQueen and Sarah Burton. I was in charge for McQ menswear's instantly recognisable signature style, quickly becoming the c

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atalyst for exponential growth.
I relished the challenge of developing McQ Alexander McQueen menswear from the ground up. During my time at Alexander McQueen, I've developed close relationships with both Lee McQueen and Sarah Burton. I was in charge for McQ menswear's instantly recognisable signature style, quickly becoming the catalyst for exponential growth.

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Celebrity clients
Freelance Oct. 1, 2009 - Dec. 1, 2017

Music video and album cover commissions for musicians Jay Z, Rhianna, Lenny Kravitz, will.i.am, Plan B, Bat for Lashes, Seal, Patrick Wolf,…

Freelance Writer and Stylist
Various Magazines Feb. 1, 2006 - Aug. 1, 2010

Freelance Writer and Stylist for various fashion and art magazines such as PENG! Magazine, Vienna, Austria and THE END MAGAZINE, Milan, Italy.

Freelance MRTW Designer/ Design Manager
Michiko Koshino Jun. 1, 2006 - Jan. 1, 2007

Design and development of the exclusive in house ‘59’ Collection (unisex), development of exclusive collections with the in house atelier. Working closely with Michiko Koshino and the Creative Director on the full range.

Menswear Designer
Costume National Oct. 1, 2004 - May. 1, 2006
Milano, Italy

Working closely with Creative Director Ennio Capasa and Stylists/ Consultants Panos Yiapanis and Paul Mather on all collections.
Design of the full MRTW collection and directly reporting to Creative Director Ennio Capasa.
As Head of Atelier I designed and developed bespoke looks for Celebrity custome

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rs such as Mick Jagger, Keith Richards and Lenny Kravitz (red carpet and tour wardrobe).

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Womenswear Designer
Costume National Jan. 1, 2005 - Mar. 1, 2005
Milano, Italy

Development of the full Mainline WRTW Collections (Pre Collection and Show Collection) and reporting directly to Ennio Capasa.

Assistant Designer for Womenswear Collection
Costume National Jun. 1, 2003 - Oct. 1, 2004
Milano, Italy

Assisting the Mainline WRTW Designer on all tasks developing 4 collections/ year.

Industry sectors

Fashion

Luxury

Music

Entertainment

Languages

English

Fluent

Italian

Fluent

German

Native language

Types of contracts
Freelance / Missions
Full Time
Collaboration
Personal details

Potentially open to relocate

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