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Fabio Panzeri

"Undesigner | Creative & Design Director | Leather goods, Footwear & accessories Expert | Crafting Meaningful Visual Narratives"
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Visionary Creative Director and Designer Creative and Design Leader with a strong background in leather goods and accessories, specializing in delivering cohesive and commercially successful collections for global lifestyle and luxury brands. Expert at translating seasonal narratives into captivating designs, ensuring alignment with brand identity and market trends. Proven ability to lead and mentor design teams, fostering an inclusive and innovative culture to achieve creative excellence. Skilled in all aspects of the design process, from concept ideation and material selection to technical development and commercialization. Adept at collaborating cross-functionally with merchandising and product development teams to meet timeline milestones and drive business growth while upholding design integrity and quality.

Previous Brands
Braun Büffel
calvinklein
Dolce & Gabbana S.R.L.
Etro
FABIOPANZERI™
HELMUT LANG
Phygital-Nomads
PradaGroup
Revolver Requeen Venexia
Trussardi
deorum aetherna
Pirelli
Deorum-Aetherna
Work Experience
CHIEF CREATIVE OFFICER
Jan ‘23 - Now
Phygital-Nomads

Lead creative agency specializing in physical-digital brand transformation Develop integrated strategies for high-end fashion and lifestyle brands Implement innovative digital transformation for heritage and Avant-garde brands

CO-FOUNDER
Jan ‘23 - Now
Deorum-Aetherna

High-end avant-garde home fragrance brand, merging craftsmanship with sensory storytelling. Led exclusive collaborations with master artisans and fragrance experts.

EXECUTIVE CREATIVE DIRECTOR
May ‘19 - Jan ‘23
Revolver Requeen Venexia

He transformed a nascent concept into a compelling brand narrative, positioning Revolver Requeen as a groundbreaking case study in gender fluidity and securing its place as an exclusive brand. Pioneered distinctive private shopping experiences, seamlessly blending physical and virtual showroom aesthetics to heighten the brand's unique identity and establish its distinguished status

CREATIVE DIRECTOR / HEAD OF BRAND TRANSFORMATION
Jun ‘17 - Dec ‘23
Braun Büffel

Led a team of over 15 people with strong team leadership to revitalize the brand design and aesthetic, achieving 40% revenue growth in five years, exceeding targets by 15%. He Implemented an online shopping experience with strategic vision and innovation saving 68% of revenue during the COVID-19 pandemic. Created high-profile collaborations with industry leaders, increasing brand visibility by 30% and average Innovatively revitalized watch and eyewear projects, enhancing communication aesthetics and driving customer engagement. Developed and launched high-impact advertising campaigns, increasing constantly brand awareness and business value. Spearheaded flagship boutique vision, amplifying brand recognition through immersive shop experiences.

STRATEGIC CREATIVE CONSULTANT
Jun ‘17 - Aug ‘19
Trussardi

Achieved constant and high sales growth for the runway and limited-edition collections Elevated brand image through innovative image campaign projects.

HEAD OF DESIGN
Feb ‘09 - Oct ‘16
calvinklein

He spearheaded the transformation of the Calvin Klein Man's Accessories Collection, achieving significant seasonal revenue growth. He reimagined the Calvin Klein Jeans Accessories Collection for the Asian market, fostering strong regional sales.

HEAD OF DESIGN
Feb ‘09 - Oct ‘16
calvinklein

Head of Design CALVIN KLEIN JEANS Man Leather goods and accessories Designer director I have collaborated in the creation of iconic collections with significant commercial value, leaving a lasting creative legacy. I have transformed and elevated basic collections to economic success through a bold vision in design. I have driven innovation and creativity in leather goods and accessories, contributing to introducing innovative strategic visions. Demonstrating my experience as a design architect, developing collections of lasting value that delivered significant business value impact

FABIOPANZERI™ FOUNDER - DIRECTOR
Jan ‘07 - Now
Self employed

FABIOPANZERI™ I redefine design conventions by shaping distinctive stylistic identities through a bold creative vision. My work weaves together innovation, sustainability, and cultural resonance, transforming ideas into visual experiences that merge impact and refinement. Each project is a tribute to the beauty of chaos and the intentional force of an uncompromising aesthetic.

HEAD OF DESIGN
Feb ‘02 - Mar ‘09
Dolce & Gabbana S.R.L.

Drove seven consecutive years of 20%+ annual revenue growth. He designed iconic Leather Goods and Belt collections, elevating brand image and prestige. Leading the creation of the "ITALIA" Luxury Sneaker collection, achieving 15% average seasonal growth.

HEAD OF DESIGN
Jan ‘01 - Feb ‘02
Etro

Reorganized and redefined brand aesthetics, designed iconic monogram collection mixing historical fabrics design with modern leather goods shape.

SENIOR DESIGNER
Sep ‘97 - Aug ‘02
HELMUT LANG

Designed avant-garde leather goods and accessories, leading to the creation of brand icons that are still highly coveted today. Innovatively crafted designs contributed to a solid increase in establishing the brand as a leader in avant-garde fashion.

DESIGNER
Jun ‘97 - Aug ‘02
PradaGroup

Designer Man and Woman Leather goods, small leather goods, belts. Accessories designer collections.

Languages
English - Fluent
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Fabio Panzeri is a Creative Director with profound experience in the design industry. His extensive expertise serves as the foundation for his creative and interpretive abilities. An incredible storyteller, his roots delve into an infinite knowledge of cinema and art. He approaches projects with a decidedly unconventional vision, successfully creating and directing the realisation of visually compelling Branding strategy and ADV campaigns while keeping the objective in sharp focus, even when working with limited budgets. One of the noteworthy aspects is his engaging personality, which actively involves team members in project execution.

Education & Training
Project Management Institute (PMI)®
‘24 - ‘24
Certification Sustainability Strategies
Sustainability Strategies
Harvard Business School online
‘23 - ‘23
Certification Businesss Strategy
Businesss Strategy
API Learning
‘23 - ‘24
Certification Digital Leadership
Digital Leadership
Project Management Institute (PMI)®
‘22 - ‘23
Certification Leading with Vision
Design
National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA)
‘22 - ‘23
Certification insights of decision-making
Management
Project Management Institute (PMI)®
‘22 - ‘23
Certification The neuroscience of strategy and leadership
Business managing
LinkedIn Learning Certificate of Completion
‘22 - ‘22
Certification Managing self-motivation
Managing
Istituto Moda e Abbigliamento Marangoni
‘90 - ‘93
Degree
Art and Design
Vacallo, Switzerland