Balenciaga officially announced that creative director Pierpaolo Piccioli will leave less than 2 years after taking office. The structure for his successor is expected to be announced shortly, and the industry is watching for the brand's new creative leadership.
Balenciaga officially announced that creative director Pierpaolo Piccioli will leave less than 2 years after taking office. He was appointed on 19 May 2025 and took office on 10 July 2025.
Kering has also successively announced the departures of Anthony Vaccarello at Saint Laurent and Seán McGirr at McQueen, leaving multiple brands facing changes in creative directors.
President and CEO Gianfranco Gianangeli expressed his appreciation for Piccioli's contributions. CEO de Meo described him as an outstanding couturier and indicated a policy of emphasising an avant-garde spirit while respecting the brand's heritage.
A new creative structure is reportedly expected to be announced shortly in connection with the departure announcement, with London-based designer Martine Rose rumoured to be under consideration.
The brand's official announcements and industry reports are expected to continue to be monitored for future personnel developments.