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Kering (PPRUY) has appointed Martine Rose as creative director of Balenciaga, succeeding Pierpaolo Piccioli, who departed after about a year. The Piccioli exit was reported by Reuters on November 5, 2026, and the Rose appointment was reported on November 6, 2026, as part of Kering’s broader creative overhaul at its fashion houses. No financial terms or share price impact were disclosed.
Kering Appoints Martine Rose as Balenciaga Creative Director
Kering has appointed Martine Rose as creative director of Balenciaga, according to a Reuters report published on November 6, 2026. The appointment places Rose at the head of one of the group’s fashion houses.
Succession to Piccioli
Rose succeeds Pierpaolo Piccioli, who departed Balenciaga after about a year in the role. Reuters reported Piccioli’s exit on November 5, 2026, a day before the Rose appointment was reported.
Part of a Broader Overhaul
The move is part of a wider creative overhaul at Kering’s fashion houses, according to the report.
Details Disclosed
- No financial terms of the appointment were disclosed.
- No share price impact was reported.
Kering trades under the ticker PPRUY.