Balenciaga taps British designer Martine Rose as creative lead

Agence France-Presse · AFP · 2026-11-06 11:42 UTC

French luxury group Kering said Friday that British designer Martine Rose would take over at Balenciaga, following the departure of Pierpaolo Piccioli after just...

French luxury group Kering said Friday that British designer Martine Rose would take over at Balenciaga, following the departure of Pierpaolo Piccioli after just 18 months on the job.

"Her appointment reflects our ambition to keep Balenciaga at the forefront of innovation, creativity and culture," Kering chief executive Luca de Meo said in a statement.

De Meo has been shaking up management at the conglomerate's smaller houses while also seeking to boost sales at its flagship Gucci and Saint Laurent brands.

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