Jean-Paul Gaultier Leaves Hermes
Posted on May 26, 2010
French fashion designer Jean-Paul Gaultier is leaving Hermes. Gaultier has been head of Hermes' women's ready-to-wear unit for seven years.
Bloomberg reports that Gaultier will be replaced by designer Christophe Lemaire.
The 58-year-old French couturier, best known for designing the cone bra worn by singer Madonna on her 1990 Blond Ambition tour, will be replaced by Christophe Lemaire, Hermes said today in a statement. The spring-summer 2011 collection to be presented in October will be the last one created by Gaultier for Hermes."Hermes is deeply grateful to Jean-Paul Gaultier for his outstanding creative contribution," the Paris-based company said in the statement.
Hermes spring-summer 2011 RTW collection will be the last collection designed by Gaultier for Hermes. Gaultier also has his own fashion house. Hermes has a 45% interest in Gaultier's fashion house, which will not change because of Gaultier's departure from Hermes.
The New York Times says designer Christophe Lemaire has worked for several French fashion houses, including Yves Saint Laurent, Jean Patou and Christian Lacroix.