Kering and Balenciaga have announced the appointment of Martine Rose as creative director, following the departure of the previous creative director last week.
Rose is based in Paris and will join the company as creative director effective from 16 November, and has worked as the founder and leader of her own-label fashion brand.
This is the latest executive change within the luxury business, which is the parent company of popular brands such as Gucci, Saint Laurent, Bottega Veneta, Balenciaga, Alexander McQueen, and Brioni.
Rose said: “It is a true privilege to be appointed Creative Director of Balenciaga, a house with an extraordinary heritage and a fearless creative spirit.
“Balenciaga has been shaped by remarkable creative talents before me. I am committed to honoring this legacy and look forward to creating the next chapter in this rich and beautiful story.”
Luca de Meo, CEO of Kering, added: “Balenciaga has always been a house of radical creativity, challenging conventions and redefining the boundaries of fashion. Martine Rose embodies this spirit with a fresh, fearless and deeply contemporary vision.
“Her connection to the new generation and her instinctive understanding of culture bring a new dimension to the House. Her appointment reflects our ambition to keep Balenciaga at the forefront of innovation, creativity and culture.”
This also comes as a major move for the luxury house, which marks the first woman to lead the fashion brand.
Kering recently announced the departure of the creative director of Alexander McQueen and Saint Laurent.
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