Delightfully eccentric to the point of dressing the likes of Lady Gaga, Nicola Formichetti pulls inspiration from all over and then some for his designs and styling. Being a formidable and award winning fashion director and editor, Nicola has already worked with French fashion house, Thierry Mugler, as well as Vogue Hommes Japan and Uniqlo. Additionally, he has presented a strong set of editorial skills as contributor to several fashion publications. A by-product of both Japanese and Italian culture, Hypebeast speaks with Formichetti about his influences and experiences of the past.