Hedi Slimane Named Artistic, Creative and Image Director of Céline
21 Gennaio 2018 - 05:15PM
Business Wire
LVMH announces the appointment of Hedi Slimane as Artistic,
Creative and Image Director of Céline with effect from February
this year. He will direct all Céline collections, extending to
men’s fashion, couture and fragrances.
Hedi Slimane’s talent and his remarkable ability to anticipate
and express in a unique way the evolutions and desires of his age,
will ensure a further era of exceptional growth and development for
this famous Maison.
Bernard Arnault commented: “I am particularly happy that Hedi is
back within the LVMH Group and taking the reins of our Céline
Maison. He is one of the most talented designers of our time. I
have been a great admirer of his work since we collaborated on Dior
Homme, which he launched to global critical acclaim in the 2000s.
His arrival at Céline reinforces the great ambitions that LVMH has
for this Maison. Hedi will oversee and develop all creativity for
both women's and men's fashion, but also for leather goods,
accessories and fragrances. He will leverage his global vision and
unique aesthetic virtuosity in further building an iconic French
Maison”.
Hedi Slimane said: "I am delighted to join Bernard Arnault in
this all-embracing and fascinating mission for Céline. I greatly
look forward to returning to the exciting world of fashion and the
dynamism of the ateliers".
Sidney Toledano added: "Hedi Slimane is an exceptional designer,
complete artist and passionate about his work. I am certain that he
will bring his renowned creative energy and discipline to lead
Céline to ever greater success".
About Céline
Founded in 1945 by Céline Vipiana, Céline is a French fashion
house. Led by Séverine Merle, she is part of LVMH Fashion Group
chaired by Sidney Toledano, Executive Committee Member of LVMH.
About LVMH
LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton, the world leader in luxury
goods, is represented in Wines and Spirits by a portfolio of brands
that includes Moët & Chandon, Dom Pérignon, Veuve Clicquot
Ponsardin, Krug, Ruinart, Mercier, Château d’Yquem, Domaine du Clos
des Lambrays, Château Cheval Blanc, Hennessy, Glenmorangie, Ardbeg,
Belvedere, Woodinville, Chandon, Cloudy Bay, Terrazas de los Andes,
Cheval des Andes, Cape Mentelle, Newton Bodega Numanthia and Ao
Yun. Its Fashion and Leather Goods division includes Louis Vuitton,
Christian Dior Couture, Céline, Loewe, Kenzo, Givenchy, Thomas
Pink, Fendi, Emilio Pucci, Marc Jacobs, Berluti, Nicholas Kirkwood,
Loro Piana and RIMOWA. LVMH is present in the Perfumes and
Cosmetics sector with Parfums Christian Dior, Guerlain, Parfums
Givenchy, Kenzo Parfums, Parfums Loewe, BeneFit Cosmetics, Make Up
For Ever, Acqua di Parma and Fresh, Kat Von D and Maison Francis
Kurkdjian. LVMH's Watches and Jewelry division comprises Bulgari,
TAG Heuer, Chaumet, Dior Watches, Zenith, Fred and Hublot. LVMH is
also active in selective retailing as well as in other activities
through DFS, Sephora, Le Bon Marché, La Samaritaine, Royal Van Lent
and the Cheval Blanc hotels.
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