In a momentous announcement, the prestigious Italian luxury label, Blumarine, has appointed Walter Chiapponi as its Creative Director. Chiapponi, a Milanese designer, well-versed from his studies at the European Institute of Design, brings a wealth of experience garnered from his impressive career with some of Europe’s most renowned fashion houses, including Givenchy, Valentino, Gucci, Miu Miu, Bottega Veneta, and, most recently, Tod’s.
Fashion enthusiasts can eagerly anticipate Chiapponi’s inaugural collection for Blumarine, set to grace the stage during the upcoming Milan Fashion Week in February 2024, showcasing designs for the Autumn-Winter 2024 season.
Marco Marchi, the Sole Director of Eccellenze Italiane, the holding company that proudly owns Blumarine, expressed his unwavering confidence in Walter Chiapponi’s appointment. He believes that Chiapponi’s globally recognized talent and unique stylistic sensibility will breathe new life into Blumarine while paying homage to the brand’s extraordinary legacy.
Walter Chiapponi himself expressed his enthusiasm for the role, stating, «I am thrilled to assume the position of Creative Director for this iconic Italian brand, which has, over the years, epitomized a vision of femininity characterized by lightness and creativity. This opportunity to contribute to charting a new chapter for Blumarine is an invitation to explore exciting and significant horizons, broaden my creative perspective, and reignite the essence of artistic expression.»
