Pieter Mulier

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Pieter Mulier
Born1978 (age 47–48)
Ostend, Belgium
EducationInstitut Saint-Luc (MA)
Occupations
  • Fashion designer
  • architect
OrganizationChief Creative Officer of Versace (beginning July 1, 2026)

Pieter Mulier (born 1978) is a Belgian fashion designer and trained architect. He will become the Creative Director of Versace on July 1, 2026. He previously worked as Creative Director of Alaïa from 2021 to 2026 and as Global Creative Director of Calvin Klein. He has been described as the right hand of Raf Simons.

Biography

Mulier was born in 1978[1] in Ostend, Belgium.[2] He studied architecture at the Institut Saint-Luc[3], where he earned a Masters of Interior Architecture.[4]

He began his career as an intern at Raf Simons in 2002 and became its head designer by 2003. In this role, he oversaw menswear. He went on to join Simons at Jil Sander, first as a consultant and then as an employee, before following Simons to Dior[3] and then to Calvin Klein, where he served as Global Creative Director[5]. During this time, they took every runway bow side by side.[6] He then took time off from the fashion industry from 2018 to 2021.[7]

Mulier was named Chief Creative Officer of Alaïa in 2021[8], the first leader after the death of founder Azzedine Alaïa.[6][9] For his work in this role, he was awarded International Fashion Designer of the Year by the Council of Fashion Designers of America.[10] His final collection for the brand was inspired by his desire for "clothes that cry".[11]

He was named Chief Creative Officer of Versace in 2026, which has been described as "unsurprising"[12] due to Simons' role as Co-Creative Director of Versace's parent company Prada.[6] He will officially assume the role on July 1, 2026.[13][14]

He has become known for his architectural designs which combine wearable and experimental stylization.[15] He has also become known for his invitations and show notes: these have included personal WhatsApp texts, letters addressed to Azzedine Alaïa, and folding leather chairs.[16]

He has been described as Simons' right hand[3] and as one of fashion's most wanted designers.[17]

Personal Life

Mulier spent sixteen years in a relationship with Matthieu Blazy. The two broke up in 2023.[18]

References

  1. "Versace names new creative director of luxury fashion house". The Independent. 2026-02-05. Retrieved 2026-06-30.
  2. "Il est originaire d'Ostende : le Belge Pieter Mulier nommé à la direction artistique de Versace". La Voix du Nord (in French). Retrieved 2026-06-30.
  3. Yotka, Steff (2021-02-05). "Who Is Pieter Mulier, the New Creative Director of Alaïa?". Vogue. Retrieved 2026-06-30.
  4. Manning, Charles (2026-02-05). "Versace Names Their New Designer". Daily Front Row. Retrieved 2026-06-30.
  5. Hine, Samuel (2026-02-05). "What Does Pieter Mulier's Appointment Mean for Versace?". GQ. Retrieved 2026-06-30.
  6. "Pieter Mulier is Leaving Alaïa After Five Years as Creative Director". W Magazine. 2026-01-30. Retrieved 2026-06-30.
  7. Spötter, Ole (2021-11-26). "Pieter Mulier: 'I was disgusted by the quantity of products we were vomiting out'". FashionUnited. Retrieved 2026-06-30.
  8. Friedman, Vanessa (2021-02-05). "Azzedine Alaïa Names a New Designer". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2026-06-30.
  9. "Alaïa: Designer Pieter Mulier writes a new chapter in the brand's story on Rue Servan in Paris". 2025-11-16. pp. Le Monde. Retrieved 2026-06-30.
  10. "The 2025 CFDA Awards Winners and Honorees". CFDA. 2025-11-04. Retrieved 2026-06-30.
  11. "Pieter Mulier Set Out To Create Clothes That "Cry"". Vogue Hong Kong. Retrieved 2026-06-30.
  12. Zargani, Luisa (2026-02-05). "Pieter Mulier's Challenge at Versace". WWD. Retrieved 2026-06-30.
  13. Gallagher, Jacob (2026-02-05). "Versace Didn't Look Far for Its Next Designer". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2026-06-30.
  14. "Pieter Mulier Is Versace's New Designer". ELLE. 2026-02-05. Retrieved 2026-06-30.
  15. Issawi, Danya (2026-01-30). "Pieter Mulier Is Leaving Alaïa". The Cut. Retrieved 2026-06-30.
  16. Kotsoni, Elektra (2026-03-04). ""An Act of Courage and Generosity": First Reactions to Pieter Mulier's Last Alaïa". Vogue. Retrieved 2026-06-30.
  17. Satran, Rory (2025-03-08). "What Makes Pieter Mulier One of Fashion's Most Wanted Designers". The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved 2026-06-30.
  18. "Everything You Need To Know About Matthieu Blazy". FZINE Singapore. 2024-12-13. Retrieved 2026-06-30.