The seasoned Italian designer starts on July 10 and is to present his first designs in October during Paris Fashion Week.

Kering announces the appointment of Pierpaolo Piccioli as Creative Director of Balenciaga, signalling a refined new direction for the French fashion house as Demna moves on to revitalise Gucci. , Fash

Kering said it appointed Pierpaolo Piccioli as the new creative director of Balenciaga as the French luxury group faces a slowdown in demand for high-end goods, coupled with its own turnaround challenges.