Balenciaga turns to Martine Rose to bring back its rebellious fashion identity

The Star Malaysia · Bloomberg · 2026-11-06 11:00 UTC

Martine Rose, the London designer whose aesthetic draws on rave culture and streetwear, takes over Balenciaga after Pierpaolo Piccioli.

Balenciaga picked Martine Rose as its new designer, after her predecessor stayed for less than two years in the role.

Parent company Kering announced Friday (Nov 6) that Rose will replace Pierpaolo Piccioli, who had taken over the artistic direction of Balenciaga in July 2025.

Rose starts on Nov 16, Kering said in a statement.

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