Change is good…it’s always been and one would be remiss to resist it. The fashion industry – just like any other, for that matter – is bound to face changes from one year to another. Changes can go from switching Creative Directors, to revamping a brand’s visions and formats and announcing new decisions that could impact the industry in more ways than others.
This year in particular, we’ve witnessed a lot of new designers taking the reins of Fashion Houses, while others exited gracefully their roles. All in all, it was truly a tumultuous year, but in the best way there is. To find out more about what 2018 has brought us, scroll down until you’re tired!
- Kenzo switched to a “See now buy now” format which will be applied as of February 2019 and will give customers the option to buy La Collection Memento as soon as it hits the runway.
- After 17 long years as Burberry’s creative director, Christopher Bailey left the Fashion House and has been replaced with Riccardo Tisci.
- Margherita Missoni took back the reins of M Missoni and is now its new Creative Director.
- Kris Van Assche is Berluti’s new artistic director, leaving behind an exceptional legacy at Dior Homme.
- Michael Kors is now the proud owner of Versace, but Donatella Versace will keep her role as Creative Director of the Italian Fashion House. So basically yeah, Versace is still Versace.
- Anthony Vaccarello replaced Hedi Slimane as Saint Laurent’s Creative Director.
- And Hedi Slimane took the helms of Céline, replacing the iconic Phoebe Philo.
- Longchamp celebrated its 70th anniversary back in September 2018 at the edge of the Grands Boulevards, the birthplace of the House, most specifically at the Palais Garnier.
- Lanvin welcomed Olivier Lapidus shortly after Bouchra Jarrar exited the House.
- Richard Mille announced its withdrawal from the Salon de la Haute Horlogerie 2020 (SIHH), as part of a reduction in its representation through multi-brand retailers.
- Finally, Virgil Abloh replaced Kim Jones as Louis Vuitton’s new Men’s Creative Director.
Be sure to check out more details about the designers’ exits and entries and more specifically about Margherita Missoni’s comeback and Longchamp’s glorious 70th anniversary.
Article Written by Cindy Menassa
