Hedi Slimane Departs Celine; Successor Announced

LVMH has announced the departure of Hedi Slimane from Celine after a transformative seven-year tenure that significantly increased the brand's revenue and expanded its product range. Michael Rider, formerly of Polo Ralph Lauren, is set to succeed Slimane early next year. Slimane's exit has stirred speculation about his next move, with some rumors suggesting a potential future at Chanel. His departure also saddened fans of BTS's Taehyung, with whom he shared a close professional relationship. Under Slimane, Celine became an iconic French couture house, appealing to a younger demographic and achieving substantial growth.