Valentino Splits with 25-Year Creative Director Piccioli
ATTENTION: Italian luxury brand Valentino and longtime creative director Pierpaolo Piccioli announced on Friday that they were parting ways. Valentino and Piccioli stated in a joint statement that their split after 25 years was a “mutual decision to end their collaboration”, while the company praised the designer for his “vision, dedication, and innovative spirit”.
Valentino also mentioned that it would soon announce a new creative partnership. “I’ve been in this company for 25 years, and for 25 years I’ve existed and I’ve lived with the people who have woven the weaves of this beautiful story that is mine and ours,” said Piccioli. Until 2016, Piccioli served as co-creative director with Maria Grazia Chiuri, before she moved on to the top spot at Dior.
Valentino is controlled by Qatar investment fund Mayhoola For Investments, while French luxury group Kering has a 30 percent stake. ATTENTION: Сheck out news that is picked exactly for YOU ➡️ find the “Recommended for you” block on the home page and enjoy! The brand was founded in Rome in 1960 by designer Valentino Garavani and his business and life partner Giancarlo Giammetti. Source: AFP