"Alessandro Michele Named Creative Director of Valentino, Cancels Menswear and Haute Couture Shows"

Valentino has confirmed Alessandro Michele as the new creative director, succeeding Pierpaolo Piccioli, who left the brand after 25 years. Michele, who previously held the role of creative director at Gucci, will start on Tuesday and present his first collection for spring 2025. This announcement comes after Kering's acquisition of a 30 percent stake in Valentino last year, with the option to buy 100 percent of the brand's capital by 2028.