LVMH announces the appointment of Edie Slimane as artistic, creative and graphic director of Céline, beginning in February this year. He will manage all Céline collections, work with men's and couture collections and fragrances.
Edie Slimane's talent and his remarkable ability to anticipate trends and express them in a unique way will ensure the further growth and development of Céline Maison.
Head of LVMH Bernard Arnault said: “I am particularly pleased that Edie returned to the LVMH group and took the reins of our Céline Maison. He is one of the most talented designers of our time. I am a big fan of his work since our collaboration with Dior Homme, which he launched in the 2000s. His arrival at Céline supports the serious ambitions that LVMH has with respect to Maison. Edie will oversee and develop all creative directions for both the women's and men's collections, as well as leather goods, accessories and perfumes. relies on its global vision and unique aesthetic virtuosity in creating the iconic French Maison ".
Edie Slimane said: “I am delighted to join Bernard Arnault in this all-encompassing and challenging task regarding Céline. I really hope to return to the exciting world of fashion.”
Sidney Toledano added: “Edie Slimane is an exceptional designer, a true artist, passionate about his work. I am sure that he will bring the creative energy and discipline with which he is known to the even greater success of Céline.”
Céline is a French fashion house founded in 1945 by Celina Vipianoy. He is part of the LVMH group along with brands such as Moët & Chandon, Dom Pérignon, Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin, Krug, Ruinart, Mercier, Château d'Yquem, Domaine du Clos des Lambrays, Château Cheval Blanc, Hennessy, Glenmorangie, Ardebeg Bel , Woodinville, Chandon, Cloudy Bay, Terrazas de los Andes, Cheval des Andes, Cape Mentelle, Newton Bodega Numanthia and Ao Yun. Its Fashion and Leather Goods division includes Louis Vuitton, Christian Dior Couture, Céline, Loewe, Kenzo, Givenchy, Thomas Pink, Fendi, Emilio Pucci, Marc Jacobs, Berluti, Nicholas Kirkwood, Loro Piana and RIMOWA. LVMH is present in the Perfumes and Cosmetics sector with Parfums Christian Dior, Guerlain, Parfums Givenchy, Kenzo Parfums, Parfums Loewe, BeneFit Cosmetics, Make Up For Ever, Acqua di Parma and Fresh, Kat Von D and Maison Francis Kurkdjian. LVMH's Watches and Jewelry division includes Bulgari, TAG Heuer, Chaumet, Dior Watches, Zenith, Fred and Hublot.
