Pierpaolo Piccioli is the new Creative Director of Balenciaga

Kering and Balenciaga have just announced that Pierpaolo Piccioli will step in as Creative Director starting July 10, 2025.

Known for his poetic design sensibility, Piccioli will bring a fresh vision to the house while honoring its roots—from Cristóbal Balenciaga’s legacy to the bold evolution shaped by Demna over the past decade.

A new era for Balenciaga is on the horizon, and fashion fans are watching closely.