Monica Mei

Vera Wang / Footwear Designer - Product Manager

Born in Florence, since childhood, Monica Mei follows in the footsteps of her artistic father, who is both an academic and a restorer of Florentine artistic Heritage.

Once she completed her studies at the Academy Of Fine Arts, she began working in fashion collaborating with several Italian and foreign brands (Armani, Valentino, Cristian Lacroix, Jean-Louis Sherrer) in the areas of clothing and knitwear. During her years of experience in the style office of various maisons, she has had the opportunity to work as a designer in the divisions of Footwear and Leather Goods. This is where she finds her true passion, to the point of deciding to undertake a new course of study. She eventually completed a Master’s degree in Accessories and won an award for young shoe designers. The latter becomes her ticket to get into the prestigious house of Gucci. This is how Monica Mei begins her real career as a designer, one that is enriched by her experience within the Prada style office alongside the Artistic Director. In 2001 she was selected as Senior Designer by Sergio Rossi, ( Gucci Group ) where for five years her creations contributed to the ascent of the brand.

Once she moved to Milan in 2005, she was chosen by Donatella Versace as Head of Women’s Footwear within the group further enhancing her global vision of the world of luxury. Her CV does not lack creative challenges such as those for manufacturing brands (Fratelli Rossetti) and companies with sporty-chic imprinting (Max Mara, Tod’s, Vera Wang, ). Even here her projects and assignments are always received with approval and praise. During the pandemic, he increased his skills through several studies in Fashion Sustainability and Circular Economy. Monica Mei is currently working as a freelance consultant for Italian and foreign brands and collaborating with internationally known.