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Ann Demeulemeester names new creative director

Stefano Gallici is taking over as creative director at Ann Demeulemeester. Following the announcement just two weeks ago that Ludovic de Saint Sernin was to leave the Belgian fashion house after presenting only his first collection, it now seems that Ann Demeulemeester has already found a successor. Stefano Gallici is the new creative director...

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Ludovic de Saint Sernin to exit Ann Demeulemeester

Ludovic de Saint Sernin is set to make an abrupt departure as creative director at Ann Demeulemeester after a single season, even before the inaugural collection hits retailers. The unexpected announcement was initially reported by Business of Fashion, resulting in the brand finding itself without a creative director for the second time....

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Ludovic de Saint Sernin won over at Ann Demeulemeester

Paris - Ludovic de Saint Sernin's debut with Ann Demeulemeester last weekend in Paris was eagerly awaited. It turned out to be a straightforward tribute, which was perhaps just a little too simple. In recent weeks and months, names have once again been shuffled around fashion's organisational charts. Contracts between labels and designers are...

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Paris makes way for new creative leads

A series of debuts took Paris fashion week by storm, bringing a new energy to brands-in-waiting. Harris Reed at Nina Ricci At Nina Ricci, the French fashion house notorious for its L’Air du Temps fragrance, British designer Harris Reed brought bold glamour and high octane femininity. Mr Reed, who at 26 years old has quickly ascended to the peak...

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Change is in the air: Designer debuts for Fall/Winter 2023

New York Fashion Week is drawing to a close, but some much-anticipated debuts for the Fall/Winter 2023 season are still to come. From renowned fashion houses under new creative direction to designer duos going their separate ways, change is in the air for many brands. Daniel Lees returns to London Last week, Daniel Lee's first campaign for...

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Ann Demeulemeester appoints Ludovic de Saint Sernin as creative director

Ann Demeulemeester has appointed Paris-based designer Ludovic de Saint Sernin as the brand’s new creative director. Mr de Saint Sernin will be the first creative director since the Belgian label was bought by New Guards Group co-founder Antonioli, the luxury retailer based in Italy and Switzerland. In July 2020 Ann Demeulemeester’s then creative...

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Pitti Uomo is running at full speed again

The semi-annual men's fashion fair Pitti Uomo is having a successful relaunch this week, with more exhibitors, more visitors and an expanded programme for its 102nd edition. Ann Demeulemeester showed favourite looks from thirty years of archives, and Grace Wales Bonner showed in the Palazzo Medici Riccardi. For the past two seasons, Pitti Uomo...

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Everything you need to know about: Ann Demeulemeester

Ann Demeulemeester is the eponymous fashion house founded in 1985 by Belgian designer Ann Demeulemeester. Known for her elegant cuts and dark yet glamorous aesthetic, the designer has become one of the world's most respected creative voices in the fashion industry. Based in Antwerp, the label offers clothing, shoes, accessories and jewellery for...

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Ann Demeulemeester partners with Save the Children on t-shirt launch

Ann Demeulemeester has announced its support for the nonprofit, Save the Children, an organisation dedicated to serving at-risk children. The Belgian fashion house will be raising money for the charity via its limited edition Peace Feather Circle t-shirt, with the entire of the garment’s proceeds going towards families and children in Ukraine...

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Video: Ann Demeulemeester at Paris Fashion Week

In this video, fashion label Ann Demeulemeester has presented its FW22 collection at Paris Fashion Week (PFW). Watch the video below. Video: Ann Demeulemeester via YouTube Photo credit: Image via Ann Demeulemeester on YouTube

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Physical shows return to Paris men's fashion week, despite cancelations

At the upcoming Paris men’s fashion week, physical shows are not just going ahead, they will the majority of the week’s 77 events, despite some brands cancelling their catwalk presentations and others opting for digital. Louis Vuitton will hold two shows, at 14:30 and 18:30 on Thursday, January 20th. The posthumous collection by Virgil Abloh was...

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Pitti Uomo: Ann Demeulemeester’s event cancelled and postponed to June

Another occasion has been cancelled for Florence’s upcoming Pitti Uomo trade show: the presentation of the event’s special guest, Ann Demeulemeester. The announcement was made late yesterday afternoon by the organisers of Pitti Immagine who, two days ago, reiterated their desire to go ahead with the fair despite the growth of covid-19...