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2 clusters · 8 sources · 3 days · First seen about 1 month ago · Last updated about 1 month ago

Chanel appointment of Lucia Pieroni

Overview

Chanel has appointed British makeup artist Lucia Pieroni as its new Creative Makeup Director, effective September 2026. Pieroni will work with the brand’s Makeup Creation Studio and report to Simona Cattaneo, President of Fragrance & Beauty.

Pieroni succeeds the Cometes Collective, a trio that collaborated with the maison from October 2022. Having worked with fashion artistic director Matthieu Blazy since his first collection in October 2025, her appointment formalizes her role in aligning beauty looks with the brand’s creative vision.

Her professional background includes serving as Creative Director of Makeup for Clé de Peau Beauté from 2006 to 2019, as well as contributions to the visual identities of Prada, Celine, and Givenchy. Her artistic approach is noted for emphasizing individuality through the use of color, light, and skin texture.

Entities

Matthieu Blazy · Clé de Peau Beauté · Lucia Pieroni · Chanel · Simona Cattaneo

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[● 2 SOURCES] Virginie Viard released a book titled 'Un regard, une vie chez Chanel' detailing her time at the fashion house.
[● 2 SOURCES] Virginie Viard departed from Chanel in June 2024.
[○ 1 SOURCE] Viard's departure followed an underperforming cruise collection presented in Marseille.
[○ 1 SOURCE] Chanel attributed its haute couture presentation at Palais Garnier to the 'Fashion Creation Studio' rather than Viard.
[○ 1 SOURCE] Chanel appointed Lucia Pieroni as Creative Director of Makeup.
[○ 1 SOURCE] Lucia Pieroni previously led makeup creation at Clé de Peau Beauté.

Timeline

about 1 month ago

[BUSINESS] 5 sources
Chanel appoints Lucia Pieroni as Creative Makeup Director
Lucia Pieroni has been named Chanel’s new Creative Makeup Director, effective September 2026, following her previous collaborations with the fashion house and Matthieu Blazy.
about 1 month ago

[BUSINESS] 3 sources
Chanel appoints Lucia Pieroni as Creative Makeup Director
Chanel has named British makeup artist Lucia Pieroni as its new Creative Makeup Director, succeeding the Cometes Collective.

Sources

marieclaire.com.au · marieclaire.com.mx · miumag.pl · moda.cz · theitalianreve.com · vanityfair.it · vogue.globo.com · wwdjapan.com

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