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Pierpaolo Piccioli

Outgoing Creative Director, Valentino

After eight years sharing his role with Maria Grazia Chiuri, he took up the mantle as the Italian maison’s sole creative director.

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News & Analysis

Valentino Confirms Maria Grazia Chiuri Exit

Valentino has confirmed the departure of Maria Grazia Chiuri, appointing Pierpaolo Piccioli the brand's sole creative director. Chiuri is widely thought to be joining Dior, which is expected to issue a statement soon.

News & Analysis

Valentino Confirms Maria Grazia Chiuri Exit

Valentino has confirmed the departure of Maria Grazia Chiuri, appointing Pierpaolo Piccioli the brand's sole creative director. Chiuri is widely thought to be joining Dior, which is expected to issue a statement soon.


News & Analysis

Dior to Appoint Valentino's Maria Grazia Chiuri as Creative Head, Say Sources

Christian Dior is set to announce after its couture show in early July that Maria Grazia Chiuri is joining the French fashion house from Italy's Valentino, two people familiar with the matter said.

News & Analysis

Dior to Appoint Valentino's Maria Grazia Chiuri as Creative Head, Say Sources

Christian Dior is set to announce after its couture show in early July that Maria Grazia Chiuri is joining the French fashion house from Italy's Valentino, two people familiar with the matter said.


Fashion Week

Valentino’s Customer Paradigm

Where Valentino’s womenswear is the apogee of a particular kind of obsessive feminine perfection, the menswear thrives on boyish funk.

Fashion Week

Valentino’s Customer Paradigm

Where Valentino’s womenswear is the apogee of a particular kind of obsessive feminine perfection, the menswear thrives on boyish funk.


News & Analysis

Why Dior Is Struggling to Replace Raf Simons

Christian Dior is struggling to find a creative director more than six months after the abrupt departure of Raf Simons.

News & Analysis

Why Dior Is Struggling to Replace Raf Simons

Christian Dior is struggling to find a creative director more than six months after the abrupt departure of Raf Simons.


Luxury

Beyond the ‘It’ Bag

As the market for handbags becomes more crowded and competitive, some luxury brands are taking a more balanced, diversified approach to product categories.

Luxury

Beyond the ‘It’ Bag

As the market for handbags becomes more crowded and competitive, some luxury brands are taking a more balanced, diversified approach to product categories.


Fashion Week

Tim’s Take | Valentino Autumn/Winter 2016

Tim Blanks speaks to Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pierpaolo Piccioli to decode the creative thinking behind their latest collection. Watch now.

Fashion Week

Tim’s Take | Valentino Autumn/Winter 2016

Tim Blanks speaks to Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pierpaolo Piccioli to decode the creative thinking behind their latest collection. Watch now.


Fashion Week

Beauty as a Counterbalance

The spirit of the “punk ballerina” Karole Armitage brought a new toughness to the looks that Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pierpaolo Piccioli showed for Valentino.

Fashion Week

Beauty as a Counterbalance

The spirit of the “punk ballerina” Karole Armitage brought a new toughness to the looks that Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pierpaolo Piccioli showed for Valentino.


Fashion Week

A Counterpoint on London Fashion Week

In this buzzy hotbed of design talent, too many of the top shows felt like costume plays or exercises in appropriation, argues Angelo Flaccavento.

Fashion Week

A Counterpoint on London Fashion Week

In this buzzy hotbed of design talent, too many of the top shows felt like costume plays or exercises in appropriation, argues Angelo Flaccavento.


Fashion Week

Couture's Melancholia

As ready-to-wear moves further upmarket, the culture of couture is fading away.

Fashion Week

Couture's Melancholia

As ready-to-wear moves further upmarket, the culture of couture is fading away.


Fashion Week

Fortuny’s Spirit

Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pierpaolo Piccioli burnished their own myth with an exquisite couture collection.

Fashion Week

Fortuny’s Spirit

Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pierpaolo Piccioli burnished their own myth with an exquisite couture collection.


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