Pierpaolo Piccoli Becomes Balenciaga Creative Director in Time for October's Paris Fashion Week

Pierpaolo Piccoli Becomes Balenciaga Creative Director in Time for October's Paris Fashion Week

Pierpaolo Piccoli Becomes Balenciaga Creative Director in Time for October's Paris Fashion Week

In a luxury fashion industry seeking good news, the appointment of Pierpaolo Piccioli as Balenciaga’s creative director starting July 10th is worthy of fireworks.

Kering confirmed Monday evening in Paris that the highly-regarded talent will show his first collection during Paris Fashion Week in October.

As the Wall Street Journal’s Andrea Figueras wrote today in announcing the Balenciaga appointment, “Coupled with Gucci’s difficulties, Kering was hit by Balenciaga’s scandal in 2022 over controversial ad campaigns featuring children.”

WSJ isn’t just being difficult with these jabs. There is a method to their madness.

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Balenciaga Winter 2022 Campaign Lensed by Daniel Roché with Kim Kardashian

Balenciaga Winter 2022 Campaign Lensed by Daniel Roché with Kim Kardashian

Luxury house Balenciaga shares its Winter 2022 campaign with Kim Kardashian making a major impression as the lady in a blue dress, joined by Euphoria actor Alexa Demie, rapper Big Matthew and model Khadim Sock for Demna’s winter collection.

Odesa, the beautiful city in southern Ukraine, was Demna’s displaced family’s first place of refuge. Yesterday, Ukraine sought UNESCO cultural protection for Odessa. “Russian forces have advanced to within several dozen kilometres (miles) of the city, which blossomed after empress Catherine the Great decreed in the late 18th century that it would be Russia's modern gateway to the Black Sea.” See also the NYT August article Odesa Is Defiant. It’s Also Putin’s Ultimate Target.

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