Versace Appoints Pieter Mulier as Chief Creative Officer in Major Post-Prada Acquisition Move
In a significant development for the Italian luxury fashion house, Versace has officially named Belgian designer Pieter Mulier as its new Chief Creative Officer. The appointment, announced today by Versace and its parent company Prada Group, takes effect on July 1, 2026. Mulier succeeds Dario Vitale, whose short tenure ended in December 2025 after presenting just one runway collection. Vitale's departure came shortly after Prada Group's completion of its €1.25 billion acquisition of Versace from Capri Holdings in late 2025, marking a new chapter for the brand founded by Gianni Versace. Known for his precise tailoring, sculptural silhouettes, and refined aesthetic, Mulier joins Versace from Maison Alaïa, where he served as Creative Director since 2021. His time at Alaïa was widely praised for revitalizing the house with critical acclaim and strong commercial performance following the death of its founder, Azzedine Alaïa, in 2017. Prior to Alaïa, Mulier held key creative roles a...