Pierpaolo Piccioli leaves Valentino after 25 years

On March 22, 2024, Valentino and Pierpaolo Piccioli announced his departure as creative director, a role he held from 2016 to 2024. Piccioli, born in Nettuno in 1967, began his career at Brunello Cucinelli, then worked at Fendi with Maria Grazia Chiuri from 1990, moving to Valentino in 1999 for accessories. As creative director, he modernized the brand while preserving its timeless elegance. Under his leadership, Valentino sponsored the Italian Pavilion at the 59th Venice Biennale, curated by Eugenio Viola, and staged a Haute Couture show at the Gaggiandre in the Arsenale. The maison also hosted a Mario Schifano exhibition at its Madison Avenue flagship in New York, displayed works by Gioele Amaro at the Avenue Montaigne boutique in Paris, and collaborated with Pinaree Sanpitak for ART Singapore. Vintage Valentino pieces appeared on the cover of Artribune's first Focus Moda issue with IED Moda. Piccioli's statement emphasized collective creativity and the power of teamwork.