Gianfranco Villegas

Gianfranco Villegas is a seasoned menswear designer with extensive experience in the fashion industry, currently serving as a Menswear Designer at DRIES VAN NOTEN since November 2022, focusing on ready-to-wear wovens, tailoring, and sportswear. Prior to this role, Gianfranco held the position of Senior Menswear Designer at DOLCE&GABBANA S.r.l from August 2021 to October 2022, overseeing jersey and woven categories alongside special projects. Gianfranco founded SELF MADE, managing a team of ten, and showcasing creations at Men's Paris Fashion Week from November 2016 to October 2021. Additional experience includes a role at Lacoste, contributing to high-profile collaborations, and positions at DAMIR DOMA, Carol Christian Poell, and Cedric Jacquemyn. Gianfranco holds a degree in Fashion Design from Polimoda, earned from 2010 to 2013.