**Tragic Loss in the Fashion World: Davide Renne Passes Away**

Renowned fashion designer Davide Renne has died suddenly, just nine days after taking the reins as creative director at Moschino. The 46-year-old Tuscany-born designer was set to unveil his first collection at Milan Fashion Week in February.

Renne’s unexpected passing was announced by Moschino’s parent company, Aeffe, who stated that he died of a sudden illness in Milan on Friday. The news has sent shockwaves through the fashion industry, with many prominent figures taking to social media to pay their respects.

[Harris Reed, creative director of Nina Ricci, described Renne as “a true, true angel”, while model and singer Karen Elson wrote: “My heart breaks. Sweet Davide rest in peace.”](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/11/12/01/77696179-12739189-image-a-10_1699754317343.jpg)

During his 20-year tenure at Gucci, Renne worked his way up to head of women’s wear, earning a reputation as a talented and innovative designer. His appointment at Moschino was seen as a major coup for the brand, with many expecting great things from his debut collection.

[Image: Davide Renne, the new creative director of Moschino, who died suddenly on Friday](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/11/12/01/77695793-12739189-image-a-7_1699753914366.jpg)

Renne’s vision for Moschino was one of experimentation and joy, inspired by the brand’s founder Franco Moschino’s nickname for his design studio, “la sala giochi” or “the playroom”. His sudden passing has left the fashion world reeling, with many mourning the loss of a talented designer who was just beginning to make his mark on the industry.

[Image: Davide Renne, who died of a sudden illness on Friday](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/11/12/01/77695793-12739189-image-m-4_1699753873286.jpg)

The chairman of Moschino’s parent company, Aeffe SpA, Massimo Ferretti, paid tribute to Renne, saying: “There are no words to describe the pain we are experiencing at this dramatic time. Davide joined us only a few days ago, when a sudden illness took him from us too soon.”

[Image: Davide Renne, who was set to unveil his first Moschino collection at Milan Fashion Week in February](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/11/12/01/77695793-12739189-image-m-9_1699754175588.jpg)

Renne’s death is a devastating blow to the fashion world, and he will be deeply missed by his colleagues, friends, and fans.