Balenciaga confirms Martine Rose as store fleets shrink at Liberty Woman and TFG
Monday, November 9, 2026 · 7 min
Kering confirmed Martine Rose as Balenciaga's creative director, starting November 16, a day after announcing Pierpaolo Piccioli's exit. In retail, German womenswear chain Liberty Woman filed for self-administered insolvency, and South Africa's TFG said it will close another 60 to 80 stores.
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Kering confirmed Martine Rose as Balenciaga's creative director, starting November 16, a day after announcing Pierpaolo Piccioli's exit. In retail, German womenswear chain Liberty Woman filed for self-administered insolvency, and South Africa's TFG said it will close another 60 to 80 stores.
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- Martine Rose appointed Creative Director of Balenciaga | Kering — Kering
“Kering and Balenciaga are pleased to announce the appointment of Martine Rose as Creative Director, marking a new chapter in the House's creative evolution. Based in Paris, she will take up her role on November 16, 2026. Martine Rose brings a deep understanding of the House’s…”
- Major Fashion Chain Liberty Files for Bankruptcy: 115 Stores Affected — Taketonews
“Operating under the popular retail moniker Liberty Woman, the enterprise maintains an extensive footprint comprising a total of 115 brick-and-mortar branches. Of these retail locations, 109 are situated across Germany, while an additional six stores serve customers in…”
- South Africa’s TFG targets more cost savings in second half on store closures | CNBC Africa — Reuters
“The retailer estimates around 20% of sales from closed stores shift to nearby sister stores or its Bash online platform, helping reduce occupancy costs while increasing productivity across the remaining store network.”