The former Gucci designer’s debut collection for Valentino will be presented during September’s Paris Fashion Week.
Following Pierpaolo Piccioli’s exit, the Italian fashion house has canceled its June runways as rumors swirl about who could be the brand’s next creative director.
The news of the former Gucci creative director joining comes just days after Pierpaolo Piccioli’s announcement to leave.
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While Bidayat — which acquired the Italian label — declined to comment, many Michele fans think he might be the man for the job.