Hedi is back
Hedi Slimane to join Céline and launch menswear
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Top image: Self portrait by Hedi Slimane
Hedi Slimane has been appointed artistic, creative and image director at Céline, marking the eminent designer’s return to the fashion industry having left his role at Saint Laurent in April 2016.
Joining the LVMH brand on 1st February, Slimane will direct all Céline collections, extending to men’s fashion, couture and fragrances, and is set to unveil his first collection for men and women next September during Paris Fashion Week SS18.
“I am particularly happy that Hedi is back within the LVMH Group and taking the reins of our Céline maison,” said LVMH chairman and chief executive Bernard Arnault in a statement. “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.”
“I am delighted to join Bernard Arnault in this all-embracing and fascinating mission for Céline,” said Slimane. “I greatly look forward to returning to the exciting world of fashion and the dynamism of the ateliers”.
The appointment sees Slimane take over from Phoebe Philo, who exited the brand last December after an acclaimed ten-year tenure.