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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.

Pierpaolo Piccioli
Luxury

The BoF Podcast: Tim Blanks on the Streetwear Takeover

BoF’s editor-at-large reflects on the latest cycle of menswear shows, including the high-profile streetwear takeover in Paris, and what they say about the future of men’s fashion.

Luxury

The BoF Podcast: Tim Blanks on the Streetwear Takeover

BoF’s editor-at-large reflects on the latest cycle of menswear shows, including the high-profile streetwear takeover in Paris, and what they say about the future of men’s fashion.


Fashion Week

In Paris, New Elegance and the Revolution That Wasn’t

Amid the much-anticipated, streetwear-inflected disruption at Louis Vuitton and Dior, it was the need for new elegance that stood out, writes Angelo Flaccavento.

Fashion Week

In Paris, New Elegance and the Revolution That Wasn’t

Amid the much-anticipated, streetwear-inflected disruption at Louis Vuitton and Dior, it was the need for new elegance that stood out, writes Angelo Flaccavento.


Fashion Week

Making the Exclusive Inclusive at Valentino

For his latest collection, Pierpaolo Piccioli was enthused by the influence of trap music on fashion, but it was the special pieces which celebrated craftsmanship that struck a chord.

Fashion Week

Making the Exclusive Inclusive at Valentino

For his latest collection, Pierpaolo Piccioli was enthused by the influence of trap music on fashion, but it was the special pieces which celebrated craftsmanship that struck a chord.


Fashion Week

In Paris, Few Break Free From Comfort Zone

While even Rei Kawakubo and Rick Owens seemed to stay in their creative comfort zones, Undercover and Y-Project emerged as winners of the week.

Fashion Week

In Paris, Few Break Free From Comfort Zone

While even Rei Kawakubo and Rick Owens seemed to stay in their creative comfort zones, Undercover and Y-Project emerged as winners of the week.


Fashion Week

A Trip to Valentino's Enchanted Garden

Following Pierpaolo Piccioli's fabulous couture collection he showed in January, it was disconcerting to find less of that modernity in his ready-to-wear.

Fashion Week

A Trip to Valentino's Enchanted Garden

Following Pierpaolo Piccioli's fabulous couture collection he showed in January, it was disconcerting to find less of that modernity in his ready-to-wear.


Fashion Week

In Milan, the Burdens and Fantastical Flights of History

In Italy, the weight of the history can be unbearable, but Moncler and Gucci found ways to disrupt the past and give birth to the future.

Fashion Week

In Milan, the Burdens and Fantastical Flights of History

In Italy, the weight of the history can be unbearable, but Moncler and Gucci found ways to disrupt the past and give birth to the future.


Fashion Week

What’s Cooking at Molly Goddard?

The collection — which climaxed with a tableau vivant set in a kitchen — was more relevant than ever.

Fashion Week

What’s Cooking at Molly Goddard?

The collection — which climaxed with a tableau vivant set in a kitchen — was more relevant than ever.


Media

Moncler ‘Genius’ Promises New Strategy for Instagram Age

The Italian brand is replacing its seasonal partnerships with Thom Browne and Giambattista Valli with monthly collaborations with guest creatives, including Valentino’s Pierpaolo Piccioli, Craig Green and Simone Rocha.

Media

Moncler ‘Genius’ Promises New Strategy for Instagram Age

The Italian brand is replacing its seasonal partnerships with Thom Browne and Giambattista Valli with monthly collaborations with guest creatives, including Valentino’s Pierpaolo Piccioli, Craig Green and Simone Rocha.


Workplace & Talent

Announcing Valentino, Finch + Partners and ISKO

Check out this week’s new partners and openings on BoF Careers, the global marketplace for fashion talent.

Workplace & Talent

Announcing Valentino, Finch + Partners and ISKO

Check out this week’s new partners and openings on BoF Careers, the global marketplace for fashion talent.


Fashion Week

Can Couture Be Modern?

The Paris Couture week that just closed was a bumpy ride with an uplifting finale, reports Angelo Flaccavento.

Fashion Week

Can Couture Be Modern?

The Paris Couture week that just closed was a bumpy ride with an uplifting finale, reports Angelo Flaccavento.


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