Valentino cancels upcoming fashion shows

Last week (22 March), it was reported that creative director Pierpaolo Piccioli is exiting after 25 years at Valentino and eight years as sole creative lead.

Piccioli first joined the house as an accessories designer in 1999, working alongside Maria Grazia Chiuri. The duo then became co-creative directors in 2009 once the label’s co-founder Valentino Garavani retired. Piccioli took over full responsibility for Valentino’s design following Grazia Chiuri’s exit to take on the creative lead at Dior’s womenswear division in 2016.

Under his creative leadership, Valentino became synonymous with the shade of fuchsia pink, which dominated the house’s autumn/winter 22 catwalk show.

The business said in a statement: “Following the latest organizational announcement regarding the Maison’s creative direction, Valentino confirms that it will not present its upcoming men’s and Haute Couture fashion shows in June 2024.

“Creativity will continue to lead the company as a key pillar, shaping new future collections in both women’s and men’s ready-to-wear and Haute Couture, elevating the brand’s DNA, its iconic codes, and unrivaled Italian heritage.”