Graduated from the Istituto Marangoni in Milan, Francesco Russo worked as shoes and accessory designer at Miu Miu and Costume National. In 2000 he joined Yves Saint Laurent creative team, led by Stefano Pilati, contributing to the success of its shoe collections.  

In 2008 he was appointed Creative Director, debuting with the Fall/Winter 2009-10 collection. He is now responsible for women’s and men’s footwear, bags and accessories.