Martine Rose named Balenciaga creative director

British designer Martine Rose has been appointed creative director at Balenciaga, replacing Pierpaolo Piccioli. Kering makes the leadership change as part of a broader effort to restore growth across its luxury brands.

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FILE PHOTO: A woman walks past a Balenciaga store at Ginza shopping district in Tokyo, Japan, August 11, 2024. REUTERS/Willy Kurniawan/File Photo

British designer Martine Rose will take over as creative director at Balenciaga, replacing Pierpaolo Piccioli after 16 months, parent company KERING announced on Friday morning.