Update: In a further release from Celine this afternoon, Michael Rider has been named as Hedi Slimane’s successor. He has an impressive CV: beginning his career at Balenciaga under Nicolas Ghesquière, Rider went on to spend a decade working with Phoebe Philo during her tenure at Celine and was most recently creative director of Polo Ralph Lauren.
'I am delighted to welcome Michael back to Celine, a maison that he knows intimately,' says said Severine Merle, CEO of Celine. 'Michael’s vision, creative talent, together with his genuine nature and strong connection to Celine’s heritage make him a natural choice to continue to build a long-lasting success for the maison.' He will begin at the house in early 2025, and will oversee all collections, including womenswear, menswear and couture.
