Hedi Slimane returns to LVMH

23/01/2018
Luxury leathergoods group LVMH has announced the return of Paris-born photographer and designer Hedi Slimane as artistic, creative and image director of the Céline brand. Mr Slimane will  take up the new post in February.

On making the announcement, LVMH chief executive, Bernard Arnault, called Mr Slimane, who previously worked at LVMH brand Dior, “one of the most talented designers of our time”.

Mr Arnault added: “He will oversee and develop all creativity for women’s and men’s fashion, but also for leathergoods, accessories and fragrances.”