The Asociación de Creadores de Moda de España (ACME) deeply mourns the passing of Alfonso Pérez, creative director of Ángel Schlesser since 2022. His loss is felt throughout Spanish fashion and, most especially, by those of us fortunate enough to have known him, shared projects with him, and followed his work.
Born and raised in Asturias, with a background in art, bridal wear, and tailoring, Alfonso viewed fashion as an artistic expression inseparable from his own life. His curiosity and deep knowledge of art infused every collection, which for him was always a way to tell a story. He painted directly onto fabrics, a working technique that led him to the Museum of Spanish Abstract Art in Cuenca, where he drew patterns inspired by the works on display as a tribute to their creators.
Since joining Ángel Schlesser, a founding firm of ACME, he brought a highly personal vision to a House defined by elegance and refined, minimalist forms. Each of his fashion shows was a narrative, drawing on personal cultural and artistic references: from an exploration of the human body in Autopsia, to the spirituality of Liturgia, or the geometric influence of Malevich.
Yet, beyond his talent, we wish to remember Alfonso for his way of living his profession: for the passion and dedication he brought to every project, and for his understanding of fashion as a craft that demands both knowledge and respect, and also as a space through which we can express that which moves us.
His career also embodies a manner of understanding designer fashion that ACME has always championed: a creation that is an integral part of our culture, deriving its value from the unique perspective of those who bring it into being.
“His work stands as an example of how designer fashion is linked to the culture and the cultural identity of our country and of those who create it. His work will always remain with us,” concludes Pepa Bueno.
At ACME, we send all our love to his family, his friends, and the entire team at Ángel Schlesser. Thank you, Alfonso, for sharing your way of seeing the world with us.
