Hedi Slimane who is leaving the Celine house, Kim Jones who is withdrawing from Fendi, the surprising announcement from Giorgio Armani… Focus on the events that have shaken the fashion sphere since last week.
If in recent weeks, Paris fashion week has caused a lot of noise, the fashion transfer window continues to make waves today. It must be said that artistic directors change houses like shirts. In addition to official announcements, rumors add to the collective hubbub. It’s then difficult to disentangle the true from the false… We take stock.
Remember, on October 2, Hedi Slimane left the artistic direction of Celine after more than 7 years of good and loyal service. Michael Rider, having worked behind the scenes at the house for almost a decade, succeeded him, thus creating a surprise.
Almost two weeks later, it’s Kim Jones’ turn to say goodbye to Fendi. The British designer spent almost 4 years at the head of the label’s artistic direction, without managing to leave his mark or convince the critics. But if he leaves the famous Italian label, he does not go far: in fact, he remains in charge of the collections at Dior Homme, and therefore, within the LVMH group.
On the fashion side, the crossovers between France and Italy would not stop there. Rumors claim that Maria Grazia Chiuri will soon leave Dior to join Gucci. Launched in part by the media Miss Tweedthese rumors have been neither confirmed nor denied. Jonathan Anderson, artistic director of Loewe, would also be approached to take over the artistic direction.
Finally, last news – and not least – Giorgio Armani has announced that he will soon retire. Aged 90, the Italian designer told the media Corriere Della Serra that he would give himself two to three more years maximum before bowing out: “Any more would be a mistake,” explains the nonagenarian to our colleagues.
Hoping that these countless speculations will soon give way to confirmations.