Valentino is bidding farewell to Pierpaolo Piccioli after his 25-year tenure with the fashion house. Piccioli, who has served as the creative director for the past eight years, is stepping down from his role. The decision was described as a 'joint decision' by Valentino, with plans to announce new leadership in the future.
Piccioli's journey in the fashion industry began after graduating from the Istituto Europeo di Design school. He crossed paths with his creative partner, Maria Grazia Chiuri, in the 1980s. The duo collaborated at Fendi before joining Valentino in 1999 to work on accessories. In 2008, they were appointed as co-creative directors of the fashion house.
