Designer Carolina Herrera takes on new role and appoints creative director
Carolina Herrera, founder and designer of her namesake brand, today announced she will be taking the role of Global Brand Ambassador following the runway show featuring the Autumn 2018 collection at the Museum of Modern Art (MOMA) on February 12, 2018. With Carolina Herrera assuming this position, she appoints American Designer, Wes Gordon to the role of Creative Director, leading design and artistic direction for the New York-based fashion house.
“I am thrilled with the evolution of the company over the past 37 years. Our success has been tremendous and a true dream. There is still so much opportunity and I look forward to continuing to represent this House and our projects all around the world. I am so pleased Wes is now part of the Herrera House - he’s the right one for this position to further build on our great momentum.”
Wes Gordon’s first collection as Creative Director will be Resort 2019. Wes Gordon attended Central Saint Martins College of Arts and Design in London. Upon graduation in 2009, Gordon launched his eponymous line of womenswear and presented
his collection in New York from 2010 through 2016. He has been the brand’s creative consultant for the past year.
Carolina Herrera is a New York-based fashion house recognized for creating beautifully crafted collections synonymous with impeccable style and bold elegance. Founded in 1981 by Carolina Herrera, the brand’s in-house atelier blends the traditions of haute couture craftsmanship with the wearability and pragmatism known to American fashion. The Carolina Herrera brand and licenses includes a portfolio of ready-towear, bridal, eyewear and fragrance as well as accessories for women, men and children. Today, the brand is available in 105 countries at 15,000 points of distribution, including over 350 CH Carolina Herrera and 4 Carolina Herrera New York retail locations. Carolina Herrera is part of PUIG, a third-generation family-owned fashion and fragrance business based in Barcelona, Spain.