For more than a year Christian Dior has been without a head designer and today the French fashion house confirmed that Belgian designer Raf Simons has been named as its new Artistic Director, replacing John Galliano. Simons who left his role
as creative director of Jil Sander in February, will be responsible for Dior women’s Haute Couture, Ready-to-Wear, and accessories, and will showcase his first collection for Dior in Paris during Couture Week in July.
In
a short statement the brand said it welcomed its new designer with "tremendous excitement" and praised him for being "one of the greatest current talents" and added that he will help Dior “propel its iconic style into the 21st Century”.
“It is with upmost respect for its tremendous history, its unparalleled knowledge and craftsmanship that I am joining the magnificent house of Dior,” said Simons. “Mr Christian Dior has always been for me the most inspiring couturier. I am truly humbled and honoured to become Artistic Director of the most celebrated French house in the world.”
Simons is only the sixth designer to helm Christian Dior - following the founder, Yves Saint Laurent, Marc Bohan, Gianfranco Ferré, and John Galliano in the role.
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