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.


BoF Wanted to Celebrate Diversity. Fashion Leaders Saw More of the Industry's Superficiality Around Race.
The designer Kerby Jean-Raymond took BoF and founder Imran Amed to task on social media this week, criticising what he saw as the publication’s shallow approach to inclusivity. His comments found support among a diverse group of fashion insiders.

BoF Wanted to Celebrate Diversity. Fashion Leaders Saw More of the Industry's Superficiality Around Race.
The designer Kerby Jean-Raymond took BoF and founder Imran Amed to task on social media this week, criticising what he saw as the publication’s shallow approach to inclusivity. His comments found support among a diverse group of fashion insiders.

Dapper Dan, Designer: On Inclusivity
What the Harlem couturier, who has worked with Gucci to help change the company's corporate culture, has to say about the role of inclusivity in fashion.

Dapper Dan, Designer: On Inclusivity
What the Harlem couturier, who has worked with Gucci to help change the company's corporate culture, has to say about the role of inclusivity in fashion.

Why I’m Listening to Kerby Jean-Raymond
Imran Amed reflects on the American designer’s comments on the BoF 500 gala.

Why I’m Listening to Kerby Jean-Raymond
Imran Amed reflects on the American designer’s comments on the BoF 500 gala.

The Verdict on Paris Fashion Week
Sustainability and 70s Parisian chic loomed over a week punctuated by genuine fashion moments at Dries Van Noten, Rick Owens and Balenciaga.

The Verdict on Paris Fashion Week
Sustainability and 70s Parisian chic loomed over a week punctuated by genuine fashion moments at Dries Van Noten, Rick Owens and Balenciaga.

Adut Akech, Top Model: On Inclusivity
The Sudanese refugee is currently one of the top models in the world. See what she has to say about the role of inclusivity in fashion.

Adut Akech, Top Model: On Inclusivity
The Sudanese refugee is currently one of the top models in the world. See what she has to say about the role of inclusivity in fashion.

Valentino's Pierpaolo Piccioli: On Inclusivity
The creative director of the Italian luxury house has embedded diversity into the its creative vision.

Valentino's Pierpaolo Piccioli: On Inclusivity
The creative director of the Italian luxury house has embedded diversity into the its creative vision.

How Valentino Embraced Diversity
Designer Pierpaolo Piccioli has reimagined the storied Roman fashion house as an extraordinary hybrid of extravagance and inclusivity, casting black models like Sudanese refugee Adut Akech to bring a modern edge to his couture and send a message to the world.

How Valentino Embraced Diversity
Designer Pierpaolo Piccioli has reimagined the storied Roman fashion house as an extraordinary hybrid of extravagance and inclusivity, casting black models like Sudanese refugee Adut Akech to bring a modern edge to his couture and send a message to the world.

At the #BoF500 Gala in Paris, Inclusivity Takes Centre Stage
Naomi Campbell, Adut Akech, Pierpaolo Piccioli, Karen Elson and other industry leaders from around the world celebrated the #BoF500 and inclusivity during Paris Fashion Week.

At the #BoF500 Gala in Paris, Inclusivity Takes Centre Stage
Naomi Campbell, Adut Akech, Pierpaolo Piccioli, Karen Elson and other industry leaders from around the world celebrated the #BoF500 and inclusivity during Paris Fashion Week.

Introducing the #BoF500 Class of 2019
In advance of tonight's annual BoF 500 gala at Paris Fashion Week, The Business of Fashion is proud to reveal the latest members of the #BoF500, a community of people shaping the global fashion industry that grows stronger over time.

Introducing the #BoF500 Class of 2019
In advance of tonight's annual BoF 500 gala at Paris Fashion Week, The Business of Fashion is proud to reveal the latest members of the #BoF500, a community of people shaping the global fashion industry that grows stronger over time.

Back to the Essence at Valentino
Pierpaolo Piccioli's enthusiasm for couture’s extravagance never wilts, and with this collection, he found a way to insinuate it into ready-to-wear.

Back to the Essence at Valentino
Pierpaolo Piccioli's enthusiasm for couture’s extravagance never wilts, and with this collection, he found a way to insinuate it into ready-to-wear.
What is The BoF 500?
The people shaping the global fashion industry, curated by the editors of The Business of Fashion, based on nominations and on-the-ground intelligence from around the world.




