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.
What You May Have Missed
BoF brings you the top seven fashion news and analysis stories of the week.
What You May Have Missed
BoF brings you the top seven fashion news and analysis stories of the week.
Expect Experimental Evolution, Not Revolution, at Valentino
In their first-ever joint interview, creative director Pierpaolo Piccioli and chief executive Stefano Sassi speak to Imran Amed about their strategy for Valentino as the brand scales beyond €1 billion in annual revenue and stages its first Pre-Fall show in New York.
Expect Experimental Evolution, Not Revolution, at Valentino
In their first-ever joint interview, creative director Pierpaolo Piccioli and chief executive Stefano Sassi speak to Imran Amed about their strategy for Valentino as the brand scales beyond €1 billion in annual revenue and stages its first Pre-Fall show in New York.
The Marni Riddle
Angelo Flaccavento asks if the drafting of Francesco Risso from Prada makes sense at a brand as unique as Marni.
The Marni Riddle
Angelo Flaccavento asks if the drafting of Francesco Risso from Prada makes sense at a brand as unique as Marni.
#BoF500 - The New Class: Designers
Top designers are the lifeblood of fashion, uniting creative vision with commercial savvy. Meet the 27 creative directors who are new to the #BoF500 this year.
#BoF500 - The New Class: Designers
Top designers are the lifeblood of fashion, uniting creative vision with commercial savvy. Meet the 27 creative directors who are new to the #BoF500 this year.
Female Empowerment in Paris
In this season of feminine empowerment, Demna Gvasalia stood out with his deliberately harsh and infinitely cynical take on fetish, reports Angelo Flaccavento.
Female Empowerment in Paris
In this season of feminine empowerment, Demna Gvasalia stood out with his deliberately harsh and infinitely cynical take on fetish, reports Angelo Flaccavento.
Staying the Course at Valentino
The biggest surprise with Pierpaolo Piccioli’s takeover at Valentino wasn’t how much he changed everything, but how much he was able to keep things the same.
Staying the Course at Valentino
The biggest surprise with Pierpaolo Piccioli’s takeover at Valentino wasn’t how much he changed everything, but how much he was able to keep things the same.
Tim’s Take | Valentino Spring/Summer 2017
Tim Blanks talks to Pierpaolo Piccioli to decode the creative thinking behind his latest collection. Watch now.
Tim’s Take | Valentino Spring/Summer 2017
Tim Blanks talks to Pierpaolo Piccioli to decode the creative thinking behind his latest collection. Watch now.
The Big Paris Shake-Up: Saint Laurent, Lanvin, Dior and Valentino
What lies ahead for the new creative configurations at Saint Laurent, Lanvin, Dior and Valentino? BoF examines the challenges and opportunities they face.
The Big Paris Shake-Up: Saint Laurent, Lanvin, Dior and Valentino
What lies ahead for the new creative configurations at Saint Laurent, Lanvin, Dior and Valentino? BoF examines the challenges and opportunities they face.
Sidney Toledano: 'Expect a New Dior'
Dior Couture chief executive Sidney Toledano speaks to BoF on why Maria Grazia Chiuri was the best choice to align the house with ‘the needs of the women of today and tomorrow — globally.’
Sidney Toledano: 'Expect a New Dior'
Dior Couture chief executive Sidney Toledano speaks to BoF on why Maria Grazia Chiuri was the best choice to align the house with ‘the needs of the women of today and tomorrow — globally.’
A Valentino Swansong
As swansongs go, it was a surprisingly ponderous full stop to Chiuri’s 17 years with Valentino, soundtracked by Prokofiev’s stentorian strains.
A Valentino Swansong
As swansongs go, it was a surprisingly ponderous full stop to Chiuri’s 17 years with Valentino, soundtracked by Prokofiev’s stentorian strains.
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