Former Gucci creative director Alessandro Michele is reportedly in negotiations with Valentino regarding the details of a potential position, possibly succeeding Pierpaolo Piccioli as the new creative director, according to insiders quoted by Women’s Wear Daily yesterday. Alessandro Michele announced his departure from Gucci in 2022 and has not responded to reports of his potential move to Valentino. Meanwhile, Pierpaolo Piccioli announced on March 23 that he would be leaving Valentino.