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.
How to Use Drops in the Instagram Age
Product drops have become a way for luxury’s biggest brands and retailers to cultivate exclusivity and excitement across their online and offline channels. Here’s how to get started.
How to Use Drops in the Instagram Age
Product drops have become a way for luxury’s biggest brands and retailers to cultivate exclusivity and excitement across their online and offline channels. Here’s how to get started.
At Couture, Clothes Versus Concepts
Only at John Galliano’s Maison Margiela did concept and clothing truly fit together, reports Angelo Flaccavento.
At Couture, Clothes Versus Concepts
Only at John Galliano’s Maison Margiela did concept and clothing truly fit together, reports Angelo Flaccavento.
Valentino’s Haute Humanism
Pierpaolo Piccioli's insistence on diversity and inclusivity has brought couture down to earth at the same time as he has sent it soaring to heaven.
Valentino’s Haute Humanism
Pierpaolo Piccioli's insistence on diversity and inclusivity has brought couture down to earth at the same time as he has sent it soaring to heaven.
In Paris, Searching for Clothes That Speak for Themselves
This season at the men's shows, theatrics were played up to cover a certain unworthiness of ideas and, sometimes, downright total nothingness. It's the clothes that must do the storytelling.
In Paris, Searching for Clothes That Speak for Themselves
This season at the men's shows, theatrics were played up to cover a certain unworthiness of ideas and, sometimes, downright total nothingness. It's the clothes that must do the storytelling.
A Journey of the Mind at Valentino
Pierpaolo Piccioli appealed to the power of imagination, but the show lacked conviction.
A Journey of the Mind at Valentino
Pierpaolo Piccioli appealed to the power of imagination, but the show lacked conviction.
Kering’s Shopping List Should Include These Brands
To continue to create shareholder value, the French luxury group may need to make at least one major acquisition.
Kering’s Shopping List Should Include These Brands
To continue to create shareholder value, the French luxury group may need to make at least one major acquisition.
Fashion Trust Arabia Prize Announces Winners
Roni Helou, Krikor Jabotian and Zyne are among the winners of the award, which aims to support Arab designers. They will receive mentorship and up to $200,000.
Fashion Trust Arabia Prize Announces Winners
Roni Helou, Krikor Jabotian and Zyne are among the winners of the award, which aims to support Arab designers. They will receive mentorship and up to $200,000.
Succession Planning: What Works, What Doesn't
The death of Karl Lagerfeld has put a spotlight on succession planning quandaries at major brands, from Ralph Lauren to Giorgio Armani. What can the industry learn from the successes and stumbles of the past?
Succession Planning: What Works, What Doesn't
The death of Karl Lagerfeld has put a spotlight on succession planning quandaries at major brands, from Ralph Lauren to Giorgio Armani. What can the industry learn from the successes and stumbles of the past?
The Return of Ready-to-Wear
In Paris, real clothes triumphed over high concept, reports Angelo Flaccavento.
The Return of Ready-to-Wear
In Paris, real clothes triumphed over high concept, reports Angelo Flaccavento.
Valentino’s Persuasive Passion
Pierpaolo Piccioli is an odd duck: you can sense him reaching for an otherness that will nudge him into the unfamiliar. As with his remarkable couture, the clothes were best when they had some kind of edge.
Valentino’s Persuasive Passion
Pierpaolo Piccioli is an odd duck: you can sense him reaching for an otherness that will nudge him into the unfamiliar. As with his remarkable couture, the clothes were best when they had some kind of edge.
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