In unexpected news, Pierpaolo Piccioli is going away from Valentino, marking the end of an era that saw the Maison flourish under his creative direction for over two decades. Since joining Valentino in 1999, initially alongside Maria Grazia Chiuri, Piccioli has been a key figure in leading the brand through the realms of high fashion. His revitalization of Valentino, where he embraced the brand’s archives to inject a fresh, youthful vibrance was evident on red carpets and fashion stages, as well as designs such as Nicola Peltz-Beckham‘s wedding gown and Zendaya‘s attire for the 94th Annual Academy Award. His contributions, including the acclaimed Haute Couture 2018 and Spring Summer 2023 collections garnered widespread praise for him and the brand.
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As Piccioli bids farewell to Valentino, his parting collection, an all-black ensemble for Fall Winter 2024, can be seen as goodbye to a remarkable journey filled with creativity, love, and transformation. His heartfelt departure message reflects on the legacy of beauty, hope, and opportunities he fostered at Valentino, acknowledging the foundational support of Valentino Garavani, Giancarlo Giammetti, and the collective effort of his team. Piccioli ends his message on the topic writing “Stella was two years old when she came to see my first fashion show, she’s about to turn 18 and the other night she asked me: ‘How do you feel? ‘Young and free’ , I replied. I give you my eyes to see you the way I see you. Young and free. And full of dreams. All the time.” Valentino is yet to announce the new Creative Director.
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