Creative Director Carousel Ep. 3: Celine & Loewe's American Revolution: Michael Rider, Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez

This episode delves into the seismic shifts within the LVMH empire, exploring the recent, high-profile creative director turnovers at two of its most significant brands: Celine and Loewe.

We unpack the definitive end of Hedi Slimane's polarizing yet commercially triumphant "rock 'n' roll" era at Celine, characterized by his signature skinny silhouette and 1970s Parisian bourgeoisie aesthetic.

His departure marks a potential return to the "beloved, now-mythologized, earlier era" under new American creative director Michael Rider, an alumnus of the "Old Céline" (Phoebe Philo's era).

Rider's appointment is seen as a deliberate move to reconnect with a "sophisticated, clean, and intelligent approach" that prioritizes the needs of a modern woman.

We also explore the monumental legacy of Jonathan Anderson at Loewe, who transformed the heritage leather goods brand into an "artistically ambitious house".

His departure leaves behind a brand defined by quirky, intellectual, and craft-focused designs. Stepping into these formidable shoes are Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez, the "New York fashion darlings" behind Proenza Schouler.

Their appointment promises an evolution of Loewe's art-forward identity, bringing their sophisticated, urban, and craft-focused aesthetic to the global stage.

These changes highlight a significant "American fashion shift" within luxury, following the groundbreaking success of Daniel Roseberry at Schiaparelli.

With American designers like Roseberry, Rider, and the Proenza Schouler duo taking the helm, we discuss how American talent is increasingly shaping the future of European luxury fashion. Tune in to understand the philosophies, legacies, and bold new directions defining these iconic houses.