Pierpaolo Piccioli Named Creative Director of Balenciaga - First Collection Premiere Date Revealed

Pierpaolo Piccioli is going to be the new Creative Director of Balenciaga!

Kering and Balenciaga announced Monday (May 19) that the appointment of the 57-year-old Italian designer to the role will be effective July 10, 2025.

“An accomplished and respected designer, and master of Haute Couture, Pierpaolo Piccioli will bring his unique creative vision and extensive experience to Balenciaga, building on the strengths and success achieved by the brand over the past decade under Demna’s creative direction, and in continuity with the legacy of Cristóbal Balenciaga and of the historic Parisian House,” the brand said in a statement.

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Pierpaolo Piccioli stated: “Balenciaga is what it is today thanks to all the people who have paved the way. In all its phases, while constantly evolving and changing, it has never lost track of the House’s aesthetic values. What I am receiving is a brand full of possibilities that is incredibly fascinating. I must first and foremost thank Demna; I’ve always admired his talent and vision. I couldn’t ask for a better passing of the torch. This gives me the chance to shape a new version of the Maison, adding another chapter with a new story. I am grateful for the trust that François-Henri, Francesca and Gianfranco are giving me. We were effortlessly on the same page from the start, and that is the best way to begin something new.”

The first Balenciaga collection under Pierpaolo Piccioli’s creative direction will be unveiled in October 2025.

Last year, the designer announced his exit from Valentino after 25 years.