After more than two decades at Valentino, Creative Director Pierpaolo Piccioli has announced his departure from the house.
Pierpaolo Piccioli
Piccioli has played a key part in shaping the direction of Valentino following the retirement of the house’s founder Valentino Garavani in 2008.
Following the announcement that Piccioli was leaving the house, Valentino released a statement describing the move as “a joint decision.”
The house said: “Maison Valentino and Creative Director Pierpaolo Piccioli are announcing their joint decision to end their collaboration. Since assuming the role of sole Creative Director in 2016, Pierpaolo Piccioli has significantly shaped the maison’s trajectory with his vision, dedication, and innovative spirit, influencing a pivotal chapter in the company’s history.”
Discussing his departure, Piccioli added “Not all stories have a beginning or an end, some live a kind of eternal present that shines so bright that it won’t produce any shadows. I’ve been in this company for 25 years, and for 25 years I’ve existed and I’ve lived with the people who have woven the weaves of this beautiful story that is mine and ours.
“Everything existed and exists thanks to the people I met, with whom I worked, with whom I shared dreams and created beauty, with whom I built something that belongs to all, and that remains immutable and tangible. This heritage of love, dreams, beauty and humanity, I carry it with me, today and forever.
“This is the beauty that we have created: life, hope, opportunity and gratitude, and my people, my heart, and the love that gives you all the possibilities of the world, especially those that you could not imagine alone. Thanks to Mr. Valentino and Giancarlo Giammetti who have blessed me with their trust, and thanks to every single person who made this possible in one way or another, it was a privilege and an honour to share my journey, and my dreams, with you.”
The house has not yet announced who will be replacing Piccioli.
