Bleaching Leather

03 Pierpaolo Piccioli for Balenciaga

Get to know Pierpaolo Piccioli, the new Creative Director of Balenciaga, succeeding Demna Gvasalia. Simon introduces Piccioli, talks about his previous positions, and dives into why Kering likely chose him to help “save” Balenciaga.

02 Kendrick Lamar x Chanel, Can Demna safe Gucci? and Botter at G-Star Raw

Simon talks about Kendrick Lamar being named brand ambassador for Chanel, Gucci’s first-quarter 2025 sales falling 25% and whether Demna can save the brand, and Rushemy Botter and Lisi Herrebrugh — the founders and creative directors of Botter — being appointed as the new creative directors of G-Star Raw.

01 Tariff madness, Prada & Versace, Milan Design Week and BoF Crossroads

This week, Simon talks about the tariff madness and what it all means for the fashion industry, why Prada Group acquired Versace (right now), what happened at Milan Design Week/Salone del Mobile, and what exactly is (or was) BoF Crossroads.