Celine Taps Phoebe Philo
September 4th, 2008 at 11:18am |
PARIS — Bernard Arnault has netted another fashion star for his luxury universe, naming Phoebe Philo as the new creative director of Celine.
The British designer — widely credited for catapulting Chlo into the big leagues with her hip and feminine clothes and accessories — is to start in October. She will present her first Celine collection next March for the fall-winter 2009 season, with a runway debut seven months later.##2##
The appointment, confirmed exclusively to WWD, comes after months of speculation and underscores how Arnault is serious about revving up second-tier brands at LVMH Mot Hennessy Louis Vuitton. WWD first reported…
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