Jayde Cardinalli

Biography

Jayde Cardinalli is a Californian designer and illustrator whose intricate compositions have captivated artistic directors across design and fashion. Her work has played a key role in the stylistic renewal of Gucci under the creative direction of Alessandro Michele.

 

After earning a degree in graphic design, Cardinalli began her journey in illustration, quickly drawing attention with her whimsical universe. Her early work charmed the creative circles of her hometown, San Francisco, leading to commissions from tech giants like Facebook and Apple. This momentum soon expanded to collaborations with leading fashion and editorial brands.

 

Cardinalli’s technique and distinctive style give her work a polysemic depth. Often likened to a modern reinterpretation of Jérôme Bosch’s fantastical imagery or Gustave Doré’s intricate engravings, her illustrations—especially those for children’s stories—offer a thoughtful reflection on global events and the complexities of humanity.

Works
  • Jayde Cardinalli, The Moon
    The Moon
  • Jayde Cardinalli, On the Run, 2020
    On the Run, 2020
  • Jayde Cardinalli, Sogno Dell'Italia
    Sogno Dell'Italia
  • Jayde Cardinalli, The Arrow
    The Arrow
  • Jayde Cardinalli, The Wand
    The Wand
  • Jayde Cardinalli, Gucci Garden #7
    Gucci Garden #7
  • Jayde Cardinalli, Gucci Garden #8
    Gucci Garden #8
  • Jayde Cardinalli, Gucci Garden #5
    Gucci Garden #5
  • Jayde Cardinalli, Gucci Garden #6
    Gucci Garden #6
  • Jayde Cardinalli, Gucci Garden #3
    Gucci Garden #3
  • Jayde Cardinalli, Gucci Garden #4
    Gucci Garden #4
  • Jayde Cardinalli, Rocket Man
    Rocket Man
  • Jayde Cardinalli, Gucci Garden #1
    Gucci Garden #1
  • Jayde Cardinalli, Gucci Garden #2
    Gucci Garden #2
  • Jayde Cardinalli, Golden Room
    Golden Room
  • Jayde Cardinalli, The Island, 2018
    The Island, 2018
  • Jayde Cardinalli, The Unicorn is Found, 2017
    The Unicorn is Found, 2017
  • Jayde Cardinalli, El Cadron Gigante, 2017
    El Cadron Gigante, 2017
  • Jayde Cardinalli, Weight of the World
    Weight of the World
  • Jayde Cardinalli, Hollywood Armor, 2018
    Hollywood Armor, 2018
  • Jayde Cardinalli, Strange thing #11, 2018
    Strange thing #11, 2018
  • Jayde Cardinalli, The Jungalow, 2018
    The Jungalow, 2018
  • Jayde Cardinalli, Shelter from the Storm, 2018
    Shelter from the Storm, 2018
  • Jayde Cardinalli, Kitty Gatto, 2018
    Kitty Gatto, 2018
  • Jayde Cardinalli, The Hoyapod, 2018
    The Hoyapod, 2018
  • Jayde Cardinalli, The Nautilina Orchid, 2018
    The Nautilina Orchid, 2018
Exhibitions
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