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Kering moves to reduce reliance on Gucci

Kering is preparing for a major reset as new chief executive Luca de Meo signals the end of the group’s heavy reliance on Gucci, according to reporting by the Financial Times. The luxury conglomerate has begun an 18-month restructuring programme under a broader recovery plan, “ReconKering”, aimed at resizing operations and returning all houses...

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PFW SS26: Balenciaga explored the house’s original silhouettes

As recently reported by FashionUnited, a major highlight of this season’s Paris Fashion Week was Pierpaolo Piccioli’s debut as the new creative director of Balenciaga. After the previous designer, Demna’s, inclusion of streetwear, Piccioli took a different direction, explicitly referencing Cristóbal Balenciaga’s original forms, (sack dresses,...

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Hoff hires David Tourniaire-Beauciel to lead design and drive international growth

Madrid – A new chapter has begun for Hoff, as the firm, led and co-founded by Fran Marchena, announced the appointment of David Tourniaire-Beauciel as its new design director. The renowned French designer is a key figure in the evolution of footwear lines for revolutionary labels, most notably Balenciaga, where he served as a close collaborator...

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Harrods buyer impressed by Chanel and Dior debuts at PFW SS26

Paris Fashion Week spring/summer 2026, which took place from September 29 to October 7, saw debuts at Chanel, Dior, and Balenciaga, and delivered a season of “extraordinary reset,” according to Simon Longland, director of buying for fashion at luxury British department store Harrods. Longland told FashionUnited over e-mail: “Paris offered a...

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The hits - and misses - of the Spring Summer 2026 debuts

For months the fashion industry has been speculating, discussing, and looking for clues about what would become one of the most significant fashion weeks of the decade. After a wave of new creative director appointments, everyone was waiting for that a-ha moment — the one that signals a clear shift in direction. Would it be a full revolution?...

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A sublime Pierpaolo Piccioli makes Balenciaga 'chic' again

Madrid – Just over 15 minutes. That was the duration of the presentation for Balenciaga's new collection. It was all the time Pierpaolo Piccioli needed to usher in a new chapter as the new creative director of the emblematic French fashion house of Spanish origin. This new era is marked by a return to the 'chic' refinement that made the master...

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Haute Couture AW25: Which shows will influence the fashion of seasons to come?

Among the highlights of Paris Haute Couture Week in July 2025, after Demna's final show for Balenciaga, the autumn/winter 2025/2026 Couture collections paved the way for fashion that is both artisanal and technological. Upcycling was joyfully celebrated by Glenn Martens for Maison Margiela and Germanier. Respect for nature was at the heart of...

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Demna to bow out at Balenciaga in Paris Haute Couture Week

Provocative Georgian showman Demna is to take a final bow after 10 years at Balenciaga during Paris Haute Couture Week, which begins Monday and will also feature a debut for Maison Margiela's new chief creative. Demna, known for his daring work as well as controversies during his decade-long stint at Kering-owned Balenciaga, will unveil his...

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Retrospective: Kering celebrates Demna Gvasalia’s fashion creations for Balenciaga

The ‘Balenciaga by Demna’ exhibition was held at Kering. Open until July 9, 2025, it traced Gvasalia’s journey as creative director of Balenciaga, from 2015 to 2025. The cross-shaped installation had a religious feel. It began with a photocopy of the first email exchange between Balenciaga and Gvasalia, in which the brand stated it was not...

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Creative direction reshuffle: Does the trust between CEO and creative director have an expiration date?

With Maria Grazia Chiuri's departure from Dior now official, new appointments are anticipated. It seems as though all that is missing is the station master's whistle and the call of “all aboard” to begin this latest journey towards a new creative direction in luxury fashion. We are witnessing a continuous reshuffling of creative directors; only...

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Who is Pierpaolo Piccioli: From his synonymous uniform to his protection of freedoms

Pierpaolo Piccioli's new path has now been unveiled. The Italian designer has been named as the successor to Demna at Balenciaga, where he will unveil his first collection for the Kering-owned brand in October, at Paris Fashion Week. Here is everything you need to know about him. Pierpaolo Piccioli was born in Rome on August 29, 1967. He lives...

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Balenciaga names Pierpaolo Piccioli Creative Director amid strategic overhaul at Kering

Kering has appointed Pierpaolo Piccioli as the new creative director of Balenciaga, marking a pivotal moment in the French luxury conglomerate’s broader effort to stabilise and reposition its flagship fashion houses after a challenging 2024. The group reported a 12 per cent drop in annual revenue for 2024, with widening losses at Gucci, as well...