Another high-end fashion brand’s creative lead steps down
05/11/2025
Luxury brand Balmain has announced the departure of Olivier Rousteing as its artistic director. Mr Rousteing had been in the role for 14 years.
He said he was proud of everything he had accomplished at Balmain. He was only 25 when he took up the role and continued his work after Balmain was acquired by Qatari investment group Mayhoola in 2016.
Brands that have had a change of person in senior creative roles so far this year include Gucci, Balenciaga, Bottega Veneta, Dior, Hermès, Loewe, Chanel, Fendi and Gaultier.
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