Hedi Slimane Steps Down as Creative Director of Celine, Replacement Revealed

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Hedi Slimane is stepping down from his role as creative director of Celine. The 56-year-old creative made the announcement on Wednesday (October 2).

He is being replaced by Polo Ralph Lauren‘s Michael Rider. Hedi first joined the house in February 2018, taking over from Phoebe Philo, who had led the brand’s creative direction for a decade. Keep reading to find out more… It has not yet been announced where Hedi will land next, but Michael is set to take over immediately, via Harper’s Bazaar. Michael previously worked under Phoebe as design director for the brand, and previously worked under Nicolas Ghesquière at Balenciaga. “Celine is a maison with values very close to my heart and a beautiful heritage to build on,” Michael said in a statement. “I am honoured to come back and shape the future of the maison together with the Celine team.” “The maison Celine announces the departure of Hedi Slimane, artistic, creative and image director since January 2018.

Under his creative and artistic direction, Celine has experienced exceptional growth and established itself as an iconic French couture house,” the brand announced in a release. “The holistic vision of Hedi Slimane, his exigence and rigour have made it possible to redefine the codes of Celine whilst reaffirming its feminine and Parisian roots.

He has also remarkably enriched new territories for the maison such as the men’s silhouette, couture and haute parfumerie.” Prior to Celine, Hedi spent six years as creative director at Saint Laurent.