Nicola Formichetti is a celebrated creative director, designer, and cultural icon, known for his visionary artistry and trendsetting approach across fashion, music, culture, and technology. He was appointed Senior Vice President, Global Creative Director for M·A·C Cosmetics in May 2025. His career highlights include top creative leadership positions at major fashion houses like Diesel and Mugler and serving as fashion director for Uniqlo and Vogue Hommes Japan. Formichetti is perhaps most famously recognized for his groundbreaking collaboration with Lady Gaga, for whom he crafted some of pop culture’s most iconic looks. His diverse background, combining Japanese and Italian heritage, brings a globally attuned perspective that deeply resonates with M·A·C's inclusive ethos, building on his previous collaborations with the brand, including a VIVA GLAM campaign.
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n his current role, Formichetti is responsible for shaping the strategic direction and execution of M·A·C's creative vision, aiming to elevate its global presence across all touchpoints, from campaigns and social media to product development. His first major initiative for the brand, the "I Only Wear M·A·C" campaign, launched in September. This campaign powerfully reinforces M·A·C's core values, featuring a diverse, multi-generational cast of cultural figures, including Kris Jenner, Doja Cat, Kristen McMenamy, and Gabbriette, in intimate portraits. The striking visuals, captured by Inez and Vinoodh, champion individuality and self-expression, reaffirming M·A·C's heritage of diversity while showcasing a fresh, forward-looking vision under Formichetti’s creative leadership.