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Balenciaga names Pierpaolo Piccioli creative director as fashion houses’ creative upheaval continues

Piccioli’s appointment comes after the departure of controversial former creative director Denma in MarchPierpaolo Piccioli has been named creative director of renowned French couture house Balenciaga, the latest in a series of moves across the upper echelons of the fashion industry. The appointment follows the departure of controversial former creative director Denma to Gucci in March.Under Denma, Balenciaga became known for a “memecore” approach to high fashion, creating novelty garments from towel skirts to handbags shaped like coffee cups. Piccolli’s appointment suggests a shift away from this approach at the respected fashion house, which was founded by Cristóbal Balenciaga in 1919. Continue reading...

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