Valentino announced on Friday last week the end of its 25-year collaboration with creative director Pierpaolo Piccioli, revealing plans for a new creative team. Piccioli, who joined Valentino in 1999 after working at Fendi, became its sole creative director in 2016. He revitalized the brand with modern aesthetics, attracting a younger audience. In his statement, Piccioli expressed gratitude for the shared journey and legacy of love, dreams, and beauty at Valentino.