M·A·C Cosmetics has announced the appointment of fashion and artistic director Nicola Formichetti as Global Creative Director, effective May 19, 2025. Formichetti will report directly to Aïda Moudachirou-Rébois, M·A·C’s Senior Vice President and Global General Manager.
An Italian national, Nicola Formichetti was born in Japan. He is most widely known as the artistic director of the Italian fashion label Diesel and for being a frequent collaborator with singer-songwriter Lady Gaga. Renowned for his genre-defying style, he also worked with the French fashion house Mugler as artistic director and as fashion director for the clothing company Uniqlo, and has collaborated with fashion houses such as Dolce & Gabbana, Alexander McQueen, Gareth Pugh, Carri “Cassette Playa” Mundane, Prada, Missoni, Iceberg, and brands such as Nike, Umbro, Puma, Stüssy, Topman, H&M, and Edwin.
In his new role, Formichetti will shape the strategy, conceptualization and execution of M·A·C’s creative vision.
Through this appointment, the Estée Lauder Companies’ brand expects that Formichetti’s dynamic approach to creativity — rooted at the intersection of fashion, music, culture, and technology — will spark “new levels of desirability for M·A·C.”
“Nicola is a once-in-a-generation creative talent who perfectly embodies the bold, fearless energy of M·A·C and our global community,” said Aïda Moudachirou-Rébois. “Like our consumers, Nicola is passionate, expressive and knows how to push boundaries. His appointment is not only a celebration of artistry, but a reflection of our commitment to serving our consumers with of-the-moment relevance, creativity and authenticity. He is the perfect Creative Director to drive the brand into its next exciting chapter.”
Formichetti previously collaborated with the brand on its Nicopanda collection and the M·A·C Viva Glam. Drawing from his Japanese and Italian heritage, “Formichetti is uniquely equipped to help M·A·C deliver on its mission to be a brand for ‘All Ages, All Races, All Genders’,” said The Estée Lauder Companies in a release.