On the 400th anniversary of William Shakespeare’s death, Valentino decided to send out regal looking princesses for an Elizabethan themed show. There were high white ruffs, bodices, frilly necklines, billowing sleeves and old English-style hair and makeup. Historical detailing even ran to the accessories, with ornate jewels and brooches. More centre-stage however was the issue of how the curtain will be brought down on this long and successful design partnership between Pierpaolo Piccioli and Maria Grazia Chiuri, following Maria’s 17 years with the brand and 8 in her role as Co-Creative Director.
‘After 25 years of creative partnership and of professional satisfactions we gave ourselves the opportunity of continuing our artistic paths in an individual way with the reciprocal desire of further great achievements.’
Maria Grazia Chiuri & Pierpaolo Piccioli
‘I have shared with Pierpaolo a great part of my professional life and it has been an experience made of many successful creative achievements together. I am ready to embark on a new professional challenge.’
Maria Grazia Chiuri
