Lanvin Announces A New Creative Director
Bruno Sialelli is being tasked with bringing the fashion house back to life
Lanvin has announced the appointment of its new creative director, Bruno Sialelli, who is joining from his role as menswear design director at Loewe. The appointment will mark a significant shift in the creative direction of the company, according to a press release from the house.
Sialelli takes on the position after an unstable few years at Lanvin, which has seen the appointment of a number of new creative directors who have not lasted long on the job.
After Alber Elbaz left the brand in late 2014 (after 15 years with the company), Bouchra Jarrar replaced him, but stayed for just over a year. Olivier Lapidus took over from Jarrar, but left after just a few months, leaving the in-house team to design the collections since March last year.
Lanvin has since been searching for the right designer to take on the next chapter for the house – and believes it has found what has been missing in Sialelli. The house’s chief executive officer, Jean-Philippe Hecquet said in a statement that they believe the designer’s vision will “bring [Lanvin] back to life”.
“We’re thrilled to welcome Bruno as the new Creative Director of Lanvin. His singular and very personal vision, his audacity, his culture, his energy and ability to build a strong creative team definitely convinced us. I can’t wait to discover Bruno’s first collections which will fully bring back to life this beautiful and unique fashion house, and once again inspire a passion among our customers.”
Aside from Loewe, Sialelli has held posts at Balenciaga, Acne Studios and Paco Rabanne. Commenting on his appointment, the designer said that he was ready to take on this new challenge.
“I am delighted and honoured to join Lanvin, a house founded by a visionary woman who among the first French couturiers dared to offer a global universe with a very wide field of expression. Bringing emotions through compelling stories and defining a modern attitude are going to be exciting challenges in continuing this legacy.”