フランスのファッションブランドA.P.C.は、スタイリストのリュディヴィーヌ・ポワブランを新たなアーティスティック・ディレクターに任命した。これは共同創業者であるジュディット・トゥイトゥの退任に伴う動きであり、2023年のオーナー変更を経てビジネスを安定させる取り組みの一環となる。
WSJ Magazineなどの出版物や、ZARA、ランバン、カルバン・クラインといったブランドで活躍してきたポワブランは、同ブランドのイメージおよびビジュアルアイデンティティを統括する。パリとニューヨークを拠点に活動する彼女は、5月20日にミラノのショールームで、6月15日にパリのA.P.C.本社で、自身が手がける初のコレクションを発表する予定である。
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Pierpaolo Piccioli presented his second ready-to-wear collection for Balenciaga, titled ClairObscur, on March 7, 2026, during Paris Fashion Week. Inspired by Caravaggio's tenebrism and themes of light through darkness, the co-ed show featured a collaboration with Euphoria creator Sam Levinson on set design and cinematography, incorporating previews from the series' third season, set to premiere April 12.
Luxury brand Courrèges has named Drew Henry, a 38-year-old designer and alumnus of Phoebe Philo's Céline team, as its new artistic director. The appointment follows the departure of Nicolas di Felice and comes as Artémis, the Pinault family holding company, seeks to advance the house's global expansion. Henry will start in May 2026.
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Pieter Mulier unveiled his last collection for Alaïa during Paris Fashion Week, marking the end of his tenure as artistic director. The Fall/Winter 2026-2027 show featured fitted silhouettes and neutral tones, reflecting the house's couture heritage. Mulier will join Versace in July 2026.
Icicle Atelier, the high-end line of a Shanghai- and Paris-based brand, showcased its fall 2026 ready-to-wear collection at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris. The presentation highlighted the company's 'natural way' approach, emphasizing natural fibers and age-old techniques. Creative director Bénédicte Laloux delivered palatable silhouettes infused with nature-based textile expertise.
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At Paris Fashion Week, Matthieu Blazy presented his sophomore fall 2026 ready-to-wear collection for Chanel, inspired by founder Coco Chanel's ideas on functional and fantastical dresses. The show at the Grand Palais featured a construction-site set with primary-colored cranes, symbolizing a work in progress. Blazy drew from a 1950s interview with Coco Chanel, emphasizing dresses that 'crawl' for day and 'fly' for evening.
Jamaica-born designer Rachel Scott, founder of Diotima, has started her role as creative director at Proenza Schouler, marking her as the first Black woman appointed to such a position at an established fashion house. About five months into the job, she manages both brands from her office in New York. Her background in Jamaican craft and recent industry awards shape her approach.
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Bernard Arnault, chair and CEO of LVMH, spoke at the company's annual general meeting in Paris on Thursday, highlighting the Middle East crisis's drag on sales, strong reception for Dior's new designs, and his succession plans. Amid a 25% drop in share price this year, Arnault expressed confidence in the luxury group's future and revealed his family's stake exceeds 50%. He dismissed rumors of selling the La Samaritaine department store.