Last Updated: 2026.01.08
Fast Retailing Appoints Francesco Risso as Creative Director of GU Alongside Designing a New UNIQLO Collaboration Line
FAST RETAILING CO., LTD.
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As part of its corporate direction to strengthen the global presence of Group brand GU, Fast Retailing is pleased to announce today the appointment of Francesco Risso as GU's Creative Director. In this role, Risso will shape the brand's creative direction as it enters its next phase of growth. His debut collection for GU is scheduled for Fall/Winter 2026.
Alongside his appointment at GU, Risso, who helmed the UNIQLO and Marni collection in 2022, will develop a new collaboration line with UNIQLO, set to launch in 2026.
Further details on both initiatives will be announced at a later date.
Italian-born designer Francesco Risso studied fashion in Florence, New York, and London. He spent a decade at Prada, developing a rigorous approach to narrative and craft while gaining extensive design experience. From 2016 to 2025 he served as Creative Director at Marni, shaping a boldly original vision for the house inspired by music, art, and cultural exploration. A passionate educator, Risso has held guest positions at the world's top art and design schools.
