The end of an affair?

Rumours are circling that designer Roberto Menichetti and Celine may part ways, writes vogue.co.uk.

Italy-based Menichetti has been designing for Celine for the past two seasons, since he took over from Michael Kors. However, neither of his collections has been well received by critics. They still associate the label with uber-wealthy ladies who lunch and jet around the globe in search of the perfect tan. In other words, too exclusive.

Before joining the French fashion house, Menichetti worked for Burberry for three years and also worked at Jil Sander in Germany. For his Celine collections he looks to Parisian ladies for inspiration. Not that his bosses at LVMH appear to have been wowed. Rumour has it that they have been trying to woo designer Peter Som. According to WWD, Som refused to comment.