Bidding Adieu
After 14 years at Lanvin, Lucas Ossendrijver is set to depart from his role as Artistic Director of the house. His exit follows the departure of Oliver Lapidus and Boucha Jarrar, whose tenures at Lanvin only lasted a few collections. “The last years have been an incredible journey,” Ossendrijver said in a statement. “I want to thank my team, the wonderful partners and manufacturers who made everything possible and especially those who believed in me from the start. I am very proud of what we achieved together.” In response, Jean-Philippe Hecquet, CEO of Lanvin said: “We are so thankful for Lucas’ dedication to Lanvin men’s collections spanning over a decade, helping the house create an era of elegant minimalism that eschewed trends, instead focusing on the evolution of his clear vision for the contemporary man. His technical expertise and creativity with fabric and silhouette will always remain an indelible part of Lanvin’s codes.” According to the brand, Ossedrijver’s successor will be announced shortly.