Pierpaolo Piccioli leaves Balenciaga after two years
Pierpaolo Piccioli is stepping down as creative director of Balenciaga following a tenure of less than two years.
Piccioli arrives during leadership shuffle
He joined the brand last year when many major fashion houses changed their top leaders. His first collection for spring 2026 featured sculpted leather outerwear and simple evening dresses.
Designer courts high profile fans
During his time there, he attracted supporters such as Megan Markle and Tessa Thompson. Subsequent shows presented elevated versions of familiar items like jeans and T-shirts.
Career path before Balenciaga
Born in 1967, the designer studied fashion in Rome before working at Fendi. He later led Valentino alone after his partner Maria Grazia Chiuri moved to Dior.
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