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This summer heat has been nothing to joke around about. Never fear these scorching August temperatures though, Fashion Reverie is here to serve the tea, and although the topics might be piping hot, we’re happy to serve it iced (peach flavored, if that’s a preference.)
While much of the fashion set is off on vacation, the European fashion houses are about to take their several annual weeks of leave. The calm before the Fashion Month storm is coming, so prepare yourselves for the latest dish in the fashion industry.
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Women rule
In the latest round of fashion musical chairs, this designer who once spearheaded one of the most notable brands in luxury conglomerate Kering’s portfolio has reportedly signed a contract to take over the creative director role at one of the major brands in competing luxury conglomerate LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton’s portfolio. She’s expected to return much of the artisanship and luxury to the brand after its previous designer took it far too much in a streetwear direction.
The return of the Titan
Continuing with the rounds of designer musical chairs, this designer who scrubbed his Instagram after leaving his creative director role at this brand, which is a Paris Couture Week headliner, is allegedly being considered to return to his creative director position at this storied French fashion house. The designer in question previously helmed this same brand from 1997 to 2011 until a scandal forced him out. After cleaning up his reputation, this might be his chance at a second act. (Come on folks, you know who I am talking about!!)
The summer of designer musical chairs doesn’t stop there. While the previous two designers mentioned are due to sign new contracts, this designer who took over this household-name luxury brand looks like he is about to find himself ousted.
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Arrivederci bello
After sales for this Italian luxury brand have declined for a second straight quarter and the reviews of his collection have been less than stellar, the authorities at this company want him out. While his contract was for several years, he may only have Q3 left before they buy him out and install someone new who can return this fallen-from-grace brand to its former glory.
Are the British coming back stronger?
All is not well at this British heritage brand. After years of declining sales and creative director turnover, this brand can’t seem to find itself. There is much discussion among the brand’s owners and investors about the direction of the brand, and it’s causing much internal strife over whether they should position themselves as a luxury label to compete with Dior, Celine, and Prada, or if they should focus on being the Coach of Great Britain.
This British brand recently brought in a new CEO and a major shakeup across all departments is expected. It’s still to be determined if the current creative director will continue.
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