After many rumors, in early October, information that fashion designer Hedi Slimane left the Celine brand after 7 years of attachment was officially confirmed.However, many people are skeptical of this breakup from the "unhealthy rice, not sweet soup" of the French fashion designer with the CEO CEO CELINE - Séverine Merle.Is Lisa (Blackpink) one of the reasons for this?
Hedi Slimane left Celine after 7 years of attachment.
Most of us know, the beauty of the Golden Temple - Lisa is a global ambassador of Celine since 2020. For many years, her image has been often associated with this French fashion house.However, in July 2024, the female idol became a global ambassador of Louis Vuitton in the surprise of fans.This means that her and Celine's predestined relationship has been unable to save it anymore.
Lisa became the first global ambassador of Celine in 2020. She was like an indispensable piece of this brand.
In July 2024, Lisa was declared a global ambassador of Louis Vuitton.
Prior to this incident, Challenges magazine pointed out some contradictions between Hedi Slimane and Séverine Merle - CEO of Celine brand.
Excerpt from Challenges's article.
Specifically, according to some sources, Celine intends to organize a new collection show at La Gaîté Lyrique, Paris on July 3, 2023.However, this show was canceled on the grounds that Paris was in riot.More surprisingly, Hedi Slimane did not know about this, all his efforts were "poured in the river".
The Celine Menswear/Summer 2024 show was canceled and had to leave to another location for social instability.
On the same day, the ALAIA Spring/Summer show 2024 was still held at the Le Pont Neuf Bridge - a public place of Paris city.
In addition, Hedi Slimane has devoted his heart to preparing to launch Celine's beauty product line and with his desire to become a representative face.However, the LVMH parent Group did not let this happen because they wanted Lisa to be the ambassador for the Guerlain cosmetic brand.This could be a "drop of water" that made Hedi farewell to Celine.
It is reported that Hedi Slimane will launch Celine cosmetic line in January 2025 with the hope that Lisa will be the representative face.
The reaction of netizens after this article.
Some comments:
- It is clear that Lisa is Hedi's muse and many antifans saying Lisa is "chased" from Celine is unfounded.It was all because LVMH did not want her to become the face of Celine's cosmetic brand.
- Lisa left was a drop of water that led to the breakup of Celine.
- Oh, the retribution for Celine and LVMH Group.
Less than 15 minutes after confirming the information Hedi Slimane left Celine, the brand has announced the person who will replace his position - designer Michael Rider.The more implicitly showing this departure of Hedi is prepared in advance.
Hedi Slimane joined Celine as an art director in February 2018 to replace his predecessor Philo.Previously, he was the art director of the men's fashion line at Yves Saint Laurent (now Saint Laurent).In 2000, Hedi Slimane joined Dior Homme (Dior's fashion line).
Hedi left Dior in 2007 and returned to Yves Saint Laurent in 2012 as a director, and created many improvements for the previous brand to leave in 2016.
During 7 years of attachment, Hedi Slimane has brought Celine many collections with a personal impression, arousing a series of debates of fashion followers.
Not only that, Celine under Hedi's era also has impressive sales.This brand has revealed that since Hedi Slimane, sales have increased 2.5 times.In 2023, Celine became the darling of LVMH Group with a huge sales of US $ 2.6 billion.This achievement also surpassed Fendi and only behind Louis Vuitton, Dior.
Fashion lovers are also gossiping at the rumor of Hedi Slimane will soon be appointed as an art director in Chanel.Currently, the creative chair at Chanel is the topic of the most concerned fans.Some other names are also in the rumor list such as John Galliano, Jeremy Scott, Kim Jones, ...
Hedi Slimane and the late fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld - who held a creative position in Chanel for 36 years had a good relationship.
Celine Autumn/Winter 2024 - Hedi Slimane's last collection at Celine was commented to bring Chanel soul than Chanel.