DesignerExits Tag

Does the recent rash of premature departures of young designers at storied houses suggest increased volatility within the creative director’s role? Ludovic De Saint Sernin’s exit from Ann Demeulemeester got here after the Parisian darling showed just one collection for the brand. This abrupt change followed the departures of Serhat Işık and Benjamin A. Huseby, the design duo behind the GmbH label, from Trussardi after almost two years, and of Charles de Vilmorin from Rochas. Rhude designer Rhuigi Villaseñor and Bally also parted ways earlier this yr after slightly over a yr (Villaseñor subsequently was sued by a minority shareholder in Rhude, alleging the designer stole profits from his brand, as reported). The newest in line was Daniel Fletcher amicably parting...