Frida Giannini - Designer

[lemeray]

I think Haider would be a great idea.

Altuzarra in my opinion is still struggling to develop his own brand...

Picking someone from the Gucci house hasn't really worked for them in the past...

 

[GivenchyHomme]

Stefano Pilati would be incredible. His accessories alone would be worth the hire.

 

[TaylorBinque]

instyle

Not sure what you're implying. I have know doubt that he's well-known and many stars wore his outfit. But I was commenting regarding the direction they were trying to take Gucci to. I just think he needs to develop his own language first.

 

[Flashbang]

As speculation mounts over who will take the reins at Gucci following the dismissal of CEO Patrizio di Marco and creative director Frida Giannini, fashion insiders say Saint Laurent’s Hedi Slimane tops a short list being considered by parent company Kering owner François-Henri Pinault to take Giannini’s role.

Page Six exclusively first reported that top Gucci executives, and power couple, di Marco and Giannini would exit Gucci after sales continually slumped. We now hear that cooler-than-cool Slimane — who revamped Saint Laurent since taking over in 2012 — is a top contender.

Slimane designed menswear for YSL for two years before jumping to Dior Homme in 1999, where he made slim cut suits en vogue. He left in 2007 and concentrated on photography, and returned to YSL in 2012.

Slimane made sweeping changes, including re-branding as Saint Laurent and moving his creative offices from Paris to LA. After naysayers expected adverse reactions to his moves, sales have popped while Gucci’s ground to a halt.

Other names on Kering’s short list include Givenchy creative director Riccardo Tisci — known for his close friendships with Kim Kardashian and Kanye West. But sources say that he’s locked into his contract at Givenchy for years, and would be difficult to poach.

Another designer being considered is American Joseph Altuzarra, after Kering took a stake in his namesake company last year. Speculation had been building that Pinault’s firm could be grooming him for a bigger position.

Giannini will leave Gucci after she presents her fall 2015 collection in Milan in March. Di Marco, with whom Giannini has a child, is being replaced by Marco Bizzarri on Jan. 1. A rep for Kering didn’t get back to us.

In October, the company reported Saint Laurent sales grew 28 percent, particularly performing well in North American stores, while Gucci sales remain stagnant. The brand’s been unable to move away from a heavy logo look that’s fallen out of favor among fashionistas.

pagesix.com

 

[t-rex]

Please, take Slimane away from YSL! PLEASE! (and return Pilati to YSl!)

 

[Creative]

but now I think we probably need more daring shows, Mr. Pinault said.

This sentence is incompatible with Altuzarra.

Hedi would be better for Gucci than for SL. But he's such a one trick pony, so I'm not sure if he'll be able to deal with two brands at the same time. There would be no difference between the shows. And the world doesn't need more B&W campaigns.

They could merge both brands and rename them as Saint Gucci.

 

[LagerfeldBoy]

You know, I honestly agree with everyone about Haider being perfect for the label. The man has an exquisite eye for color and there's a certain look I associate with his label: effortless, silky, subtle cool glamour. I mean, Gucci's archives are impressive and that combined with Haider's aesthetic could be quite brilliant.
Now, let's be real, it all comes down to money, duh. Hedi would be a good contender...the man seriously gets people to buy his pieces.

Btw, LMAO at people saying Rick Owns

 

[TheoG]

This means Hedi Slimane would do both Gucci and Saint Laurent?

They could merge both brands and rename them as Saint Gucci.

Might as well, He doesn't seem like he can do more than his music inspired clothing. But I can see it happening since they mostly are looking for profit and Hedi seems to be selling.

 

[VersaceVixen009]

Dear God, let's NOT make Hedi the next Tom..

 

[khyrk]

Looks like he might be after all

After the announcement that Frida Giannini will part ways with Gucci in February, speculation about her replacement has been at a high boil. Riccardo Tisci and Joseph Altuzarra are two names that have been batted around, but today "Page Six" has an item claiming that Hedi Slimane could be a contender, too. (According to its unnamed "fashion insider" sources, that is.) Saint Laurent, where Slimane has been killing it since 2012, and Gucci are both owned by Kering, so the source asserts that CEO Francois-Henri Pinault is looking to sprinkle some Slimane fairy dust on the Italian house. The paper adds that Tisci is "locked into his contract at Givenchy for years, and would be difficult to poach." We've reached out to Gucci for a comment, and will update this when we hear back. In the meantime, start placing your bets.

nymag

 

[anlabe32]

Will he turn Gucci into a streetwear brand as well? God that man is awful.

 

[jeanclaude]

Btw, LMAO at people saying Rick Owns

Then it´s LMAO to people who want creative clothes.

And as for Hedi taking over at Gucci...hello to boring cloned clothes from the past (again)!

 

[gazebo]

I will probably DIE if Slimane will be at Gucci too.

 

[VersaceVixen009]

Slimane at Gucci would be another platform for him to do whatever he wants. Yeah, the brand isn't like Saint Laurent that has a deep rooted history, but he would just turn Gucci into a toal streetwear brand and strip the luxury wear aspect from it.

 

[Salvatore]

No Hedi, please ! He is not right for this !!

 

[Nepenthes]

I really hope Hedi isn't the one.

 

[tricotineacetat]

That would be the most stupid thing Slimane could possibly engage with - He's doing well with Saint Laurent, he better build upon the foundation he's laid there and make it work in the longer run, rather than to take on yet another job that would possibly draw him too many comparisons to Tom Ford's successful tenure at Gucci.

 

[Marc10]

Oh God, please be Slimane.

 

[squilliam]

"Slimane has been killing it at Saint Laurent"...oh he's definitely been killing it, but not in a good way

They should put Tisci at Gucci and replace him with Theyskens at Givenchy(it would bring back the elegance and remove the kardashians)
But if Hedi does get Gucci, maybe he'll quit YSL! If that's the case then I wouldn't mind him being at Gucci, he could ruin that brand, it's not as great as YSL imo. I think Haider, while he's a great designer, is rather one note, so he might not work with Gucci, also does he have much experience with accessories?

 

[orchidee]

Honestly, I think we need new blood. It's always the same names floating around and none of them area really bringing anything fresh and exciting to the table anymore. Riccardo and Hedi are both just overhyped. Neither of them have done anything groundbreaking in years. They're just fortunate enough to have all these celebrities wearing their clothes.

I know it's unlikely, but I think someone like Lemaire or even Veronique from Hermes would be great. They both make designs that are luxurious, but not stuffy and pretentious. I don't think Gucci necessarily needs to go back to the Tom Ford sex era.