PARIS – Fueled by a “fresh point of view,” courtesy of designer Kris Van Assche, Dior Homme plans to continue its expansion drive by further developing categories such as footwear and leather goods and marching into new territories.
So says Dior chief executive Sidney Toledano, who on Thursday confirmed a WWD report that Van Assche will succeed Hedi Slimane as the brand’s artistic director.An alumnus of Dior Homme who worked beside Slimane for seven years, Van Assche starts work at the French house on Monday, responsible for ready-to-wear and all manner of accessories. He will not have purview over men’s fragrances and skin care, as did Slimane.
Terms of the multiyear contract were not disclosed, and Dior has yet to announce when Van Assche will show his first collection. The next men’s fashion week in Paris is slated for June 28 to July 1.
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