We are delighted to announce, in news that broke at some ungodly hour this morning, that Haider Ackermann has been confirmed as the brand new Creative Director of Berluti. He will show his first collection for the Parisian house next Janurary, replacing Alessandro Sartori who has moved back to Ermenegildo Zegna. “We are not a sartorial brand,” said Antoine Arnault, Chief Executive Officer of Berluti. “If you go to our stores, yes we do have high-end bespoke. But we are a luxury men’s wear brand where sartorial meets casual. And when you see a our product mix, a mix of both makes it interesting. He had a lot of knowledge about Berluti, and a lot of knowledge about the market and he had a lot of respect for our savoir-faire. His idea of luxury was the same as ours.” Being, as we are, huge fans of Haider (don’t get Garth started) we are positively foaming at the mouth with excitement. And not to worry – Haider has confirmed that he will continue to show a men’s and women’s collection under his own name. Hoorah!
