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Versace Names Pieter Mulier Creative Director Under Prada Ownership

Prada installs the Alaïa veteran to spearhead a Versace relaunch under Lorenzo Bertelli's oversight.

Overview

  • Mulier's appointment takes effect on July 1, 2026, and he will report to Versace executive chairman Lorenzo Bertelli.
  • Alaïa confirmed Mulier will conclude his tenure after the brand’s summer–fall 2026 show during Paris Fashion Week in March.
  • Reporting indicates his first Versace runway could arrive as early as September 2026.
  • Prada Group acquired Versace for about €1.25 billion and has signalled sustained investment, describing the turnaround as a long journey.
  • The mandate follows Versace’s revenue slump and an operating loss, with Mulier bringing Alaïa-tested commercial hits like the Le Teckel bag and mesh ballet flats.