2026
Born in 1996 in Teor, in the district of Udine, Stefano Gallici grew up between this little burg and Venice. Crossing the threshold of punk rock, indie, and garage, he discovered fashion, attracted by the continuity between musical and aesthetic expression, making it the foundation of his own creative quest. In 201G he enrolled in the Fashion Design course at IUAV University in Venice, a school which, shaped by the vision of Maria Luisa Frisa and Mario Lupano, addresses fashion in its technical and cultural aspects. In these early years, he sharpened his knowledge of sewing
and pattern-making through various apprenticeships. In 2017, he collaborated with Haider Ackermann for nine months, swinging between Paris and Antwerp, before returning to Venice and graduating in 2018. At the beginning of the following year, he moved to Milan and began working for Antonioli Group. Since 2020, the year of the brand’s acquisition, he has been part of the Ann Demeulemeester team. In 2023, he was appointed creative director. His vision of the brand is nourished by a mixture of musical leanings and respect for Ann’s work, synthesized in a vibrant and individual signature.
ANN DEMEULEMEESTER
Founded in Antwerp in 1985, Ann Demeulemeester is one of the most respected and influential voices in contemporary fashion. Emerging from the radical energy of the Antwerp Six, the house played a defining role in reshaping the international perception of Belgian design through an approach rooted in intellectual rigor, emotion, and independence.
Ann Demeulemeester has become synonymous with an intelligent and deeply personal way of dressing, one that transcends trends and resists easy categorization. Its language is built on contrast: sharp tailoring and fluidity, masculinity and femininity, darkness and romance. Literature, music, and art are not references but foundations, shaping a poetic yet disciplined aesthetic that speaks as much to attitude as to form.
Long known for its close dialogue with photographers, musicians, and artists, the house has cultivated a distinct cultural universe and a loyal global following. In 2020, Ann Demeulemeester entered a new chapter with the acquisition by Antonioli Group, continuing its evolution with respect for its legacy and a clear vision for the future, reaffirming its commitment to integrity, longevity, and creative
