The Spring 2025 season of Paris Fashion Week hasn’t even been over for a full 24 hours, and earlier today, the fashion world was rocked with the official news of Hedi Slimane parting ways with Celine. Rumors have been rampant for months regarding Slimane’s future at the LVMH-owned fashion house. Speculation continues to mount that the French designer is to take up the mantle as creative director of Chanel (following the abrupt departure of Virginie Viard in June). Slimane signed on the dotted line with Celine in 2018, having enjoyed a stint as Saint Laurent creative director from 2012 until 2016. In 2023, Celine revenues surpassed $2.1 billion and Slimane (notorious for showing off-schedule) surprised the industry by unveiling his Celine Spring 2025 collection on Sunday, September 29 amid the festivities of Paris Fashion Week. Where will Slimane land in his next act? Stay tuned.
Revisit the Celine Spring 2019 Collection below:
Read below the reactions of theFashionSpot’s forum members:
“OMG HE’S GOING TO CHANEL KNSRDFJVNDFU5!” [LadyJunon]
“I am thinking he will go to Chanel. Hedi Slimane is the natural heir and the only one with the star aura to be there.” [Creative]
“The rumors are starting to come true. I hope that Slimane is heading to Chanel.” [MModa]
“What a shame Hedi Slimane is leaving. I really like his Celine and his products. Without him, Celine won’t have the same weight. I really feel his hand and vision through everything and I also kind of trust it. I wouldn’t mind seeing him at Chanel.” [Norden]
“Thank you Hedi for all these years! I have few pieces that I love and will keep as long as possible. Was lucky enough to attend his shows and to shoot many looks over the years. He is a designer either you love or hate but for sure he does not let you indifferent. I respect him highly as a businessman. Very few creatives deal so well with their career as he does. He knows his worth, he is confident about his vision and no matter what will stick to it.” [GivenchyAddict]
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