Take my money already!
I’m happy for her ( and for us). Clearly, the industry is still missing her as her work continues to be copied religiously every season and overall, as past leaders like Riccardo and Nicolas are very much into exploring the limits of taste and of their creativity, we need a voice to lead…Again!
Her work has always been progressive. It reflects her as a woman. What she did in the beginning of her career at Chloe was different from what she did at the end. And the slick minimalism of Celine in 2009 evolved into something more abstract towards the end. She was responsible for the cult of Margiela and Lang in the 2010’s.
So, it’s a pleasure to get this news and it’s a pleasure to anticipate the voice of a talented designer who matters again.
Kudos to Delphine Arnault. She is the only one who seems to make good decisions in the group. Her big brother had one job and failed (I’m still bitter about what he did to Haider). And even if she is responsible for MGC’s position, so far, Vuitton, Loewe and Dior are doing great.
Clearly, she needs to make the decisions for Givenchy too. And maybe Antoine should consult her for Berluti.
I think they have learned a great deal from Rihanna’s failure but of course, someone like Phoebe has a real understanding of her vision and of the industry. The strategy won’t be handle by a marketing commitee.
Having LVMH’s back mean a sense of security for Phoebe. She knows them, she knows how they can execute her ideas. It’s easier in terms of production and distribution.
I wonder how her views have evolved regarding topics like E-commerce. And I bet that La Samaritaine will have some sort of exclusivity when the collection is released!
Nevertheless, I’m very excited! A good way to start a week!