Et voilà!

“Ghesquière would bring a modern creative vision to the house’s women’s collections, building on the values of refinement, savoir faire and extreme quality.” 

 “Louis Vuitton has always incarnated for me the symbol of ultimate luxury, innovation and exploration. I am very honored of the mission that I am entrusted with, and proud to join the history of this great maison. We share common values and a vision.”

When Nicholas Ghesquière left Balenciaga this time last year, the world waited with it's breath bated of news as to what the French wunderkind would do next. Well, the wait is finally over. LVMH has confirmed the appointment of  Ghesquière as it's new creative director -and with immediate effect- the designer will showcase his first collection for Vuitton in March next year. 

Ghesquière is replacing Marc Jacobs, whose 16 year tenure at the storied fashion house ended last month. 

I say it's an inspired choice as Nicholas is a visionary who would not only bring a breath of fresh air to the 160 year- old fashion house, but he would make it rock and roll cool for people to wear head-to-toe Vuitton again. 

Round and Round They Go

Nicola Formichetti is parting ways with Mugler, the fashion house he helped revive, after just two years. Fashion purists were up in arms when he was first appointed as the label's creative director, but others viewed it as a breath of fresh air and a re-introduction of the label to a new generation. Even Lady Gaga's help was enlisted to drive the message home.

I was lucky enough to meet Nicola Formichetti (and his team) while he was out here in HK in 2011. He was funny, witty, sarcastic and we got on just fine. We spoke about his love of Parisian vintage shops, poked fun at his overly embellished iPhone cover that he had custom made in Japan and fashion in general.  

I wouldn't say the boots they'd be filing in are incredibly huge, but Mugler is yet to appoint a new creative director. There are rumours going round the fashion mill that Ghesquière

 is taking over but this remains to be seen.  

                                                     Joey Ma, Nicola Formichetti and yours truly

                                                                (photo credit: Ocassions PR)

"Nicola has accomplished our original mission of bringing his energy to the brand. With his talent for communication and understanding of modern imagery and design, Nicola has been instrumental in attracting a new audience which is undeniably crucial for the future strategy of the house. He will be a historical part of the Mugler legacy and known as the force that catapulted us forward."

                                   - Joel Palix, President of Clarins Fragrance Group and 

     Director General of Mugler