LONDON — It’s the season of change at Valentino. The Italian luxury brand has opened the doors to its new London flagship on Sloane Street, which has four floors in a minimalist design using the signature Valentino red color and shades of ivory and black throughout. The store offers dedicated areas for accessories, ready-to-wear and … Read more
MILAN — One would expect nothing but poetry from Alessandro Michele on his new role as creative director at Valentino. Addressing his new appointment, the designer celebrated “the beginning of spring, the life that is regenerating and the promise on new blossoms” as he expressed his “joy, to pay tribute to it: the smiles kicking … Read more
MILAN – Valentino has confirmed the arrival of Alessandro Michele as creative director of the Rome-based couture house. He succeeds Pierpaolo Piccioli, who exited the brand on Friday after 25 years. Michele left his role as creative director of Gucci in November 2022. On Friday, WWD was the first to report that Piccioli was exiting … Read more
The news broken by WWD Friday that Pierpaolo Piccioli would be leaving Valentino just days after Dries Van Noten revealed his retirement was a one-two punch for fashion. While they are leaving under different circumstances, the developments certainly feel like a changing of the guard — and of priorities — in luxury. What was Piccioli’s … Read more
MILAN — Valentino on Monday gave an indication of the brand’s succession timing. Following the exit on Friday of Pierpaolo Piccioli as the brand’s creative director, the Rome-based house said it will not present its menswear and haute couture fashion shows in June. Both collections have generally and historically been shown in Paris, with the … Read more
MILAN — It may be a cliché, but the show must go on. The fashion industry is still digesting the news of Pierpaolo Piccioli’s sudden departure from Valentino after 25 years, but the rumor mill is already in overdrive as to who will succeed him. On Friday, WWD was the first to report that Piccioli … Read more
MILAN — Valentino and Pierpaolo Piccioli are parting ways, according to market sources. Responding to WWD, Valentino issued the following: “I am grateful to Pierpaolo for his role as creative director and for his vision, commitment and creativity that have brought the Maison Valentino to what it stands for today,” said chief executive officer Jacopo … Read more
Black in the new Pink PP. After drenching his catwalk in a patented hue of magenta two years ago, Pierpaolo Piccioli sent out an all-black collection for fall. Call it a sign of the times: the designer — like many these days — is feeling a little down about the state of the world, though … Read more
ALL TOGETHER NOW: Kaia Gerber, Son Ye-jin and Jolin Tsai front the new Valentino L’École spring 2024 advertising campaign, photographed by Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott in New York. Posing leaning near the expansive windows at 7 World Trade Center, the view of Manhattan below, the campaign reflects creative director Pierpaolo Piccioli’s commitment to inclusivity, … Read more
Oscar de la Renta — one of America’s most iconic designer labels that has dressed numerous first ladies, celebrities, socialites and been there when many brides have said “I do” — is now considering making its own connection. Three sources said the company is working with the European investment bank Rothschild & Co., fielding interest … Read more
