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Versace Names Pieter Mulier Creative Director Effective July 1, 2026

The Prada Group is using the hire to set creative direction after its $1.375 billion takeover.

Overview

  • Versace and owner Prada Group announced the appointment on February 5, with Mulier set to begin on July 1, 2026.
  • Before assuming the role, Mulier will present his final Alaïa collection at Paris Fashion Week in March.
  • Lorenzo Bertelli said Prada identified Mulier as the ideal choice for the brand, and Mulier will report directly to him.
  • Mulier succeeds Dario Vitale, who left the post in December after a brief tenure that followed Donatella Versace’s long run.
  • The Belgian designer brings a résumé that includes leading Alaïa since 2021 and earlier senior roles alongside Raf Simons at Jil Sander, Dior and Calvin Klein.