Daniel Lee Is the New Chief Creative Officer of Burberry
After months of speculation, Daniel Lee is indeed the new chief creative officer of Burberry, replacing Riccardo Tisci. The news came soon after Tisci’s final S/S 23 collection debuted in London. Lee was formerly the creative director of Bottega Venetta, taking the brand to new heights before he suddenly left the Italian brand. On Monday, Lee will join Burberry and spearhead all collections and is set to present his first collection for the British brand next February for London Fashion Week. [NYT]
Haider Ackermann Is Jean Paul Gaultier’s Next Guest Designer
Haider Ackermann, known for his elegant tailoring and chic approach, has been selected as the next guest designer to design an haute couture collection for Jean Paul Gaultier . Ackermann’s debut for JPG will be revealed in January for the couture spring 2023 season. Gaultier said, “I’ve always loved Haider’s work, especially on the tailoring. I am certain that his couture will be remarkable, and I cannot wait to discover the collection that he will present.” Olivier Rousteing, Glenn Martens, and Chitose Abe, were the former guest designers for the French luxury house since Jean Paul Gaultier retired from the runway in 2020. [WWD]
The Met Museum’s Next Exhibition Will Be Dedicated to Karl Lagerfeld
The Costume Institute at the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s next exhibition for spring 2023 will be devoted to the late Karl Lagerfeld. Andrew Bolton — the Wendy Yu curator in charge at the Costume Institute, and Anna Wintour — Condé Nast’s chief content officer, global editorial director of Vogue, and Met trustee will host a press event on Friday during Paris Fashion Week. In 2019, a Karl Lagerfeld exhibition was already in the works and set for 2022, but the pandemic affected the museum’s exhibition calendar. Chanel, Fendi, and Karl Lagerfeld are the sponsors for the upcoming exhibit, and more details will be announced during the press conference today. [WWD]
Balenciaga Taps Into the Resale Space
Balenciaga taps further into the resale market space by launching a partnership with the resale platform Reflaunt. Balenciaga’s CEO, Cédric Charbit, is an investor in the resale service site. Customers can sell their pre-owned Balenciaga clothing and accessories in exchange for store credit. “Customers can drop off items at select stores, which are sent to Reflaunt to be authenticated, professionally photographed, and priced. The pieces are then listed on Reflaunt’s global network, which includes more than 25 secondary marketplaces, such as Tradesy, Vestiaire Collective, and Hamburg-based resale platform Rebelle.” More and more luxury brands have noticed the trend in the resale market and are including it in their retail strategies. This June, Valentino shared that it would begin selling vintage items obtained from customers in return for store credit, while Gucci’s Gucci vault includes vintage house pieces. [Vogue]
Models.com Interviews Marcellas Reynolds
Models.com interviews author, executive producer, and stylist Marcellas Reynolds about how he got his start in the industry, the evolution of diversity in fashion, and his inspiration for the Supreme Models book and docuseries. Find the interview here.
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