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Versace’s Head of License Accessories, Lee Wood, Moves to Italian Footwear and Accessories Brand Carlo Pazolini as the Brand Creative Director with Immediate Effect
Carlo Pazolini, is a leader in the accessible luxury category, producing and selling shoes and accessories. There are more than 250 Carlo Pazolini boutiques throughout Russia , Italy , the United States and the United Kingdom , as well as in countries in Eastern and South-Eastern Europe. The company produces items under two trademarks - Carlo Pazolini® and Carlo Pazolini Couture®.
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"All brands begin with an idea, and its originality will determine if it follows trends or sets them," says
Arkady Reznik , CBO at Carlo Pazolini. " Lee Wood's innovative ideas 100% reflect our vision for developing Carlo Pazolini, and his broad experience and talent will doubtless open up new opportunities for us."
"I face a big task - making the brand recognizable for European and American markets. It goes without saying that I find such a challenge very exciting," said Lee Wood .
A graduate of the Berkshire College of Art & Design, Lee Wood began his path to success in London as a design assistant and fashion stylist. For the past 15 years he has lived and worked in Milan where he held a variety of creative posts at Gianni Versace S.p.A. under the direction of Donatella Versace . In 2013 Lee Wood founded his own design studio, StudioL72, and in 2014 he joined the Carlo Pazolini team.
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