Hedi Slimane has left LVMH’s Celine brand, marking the latest high-profile departure from a fashion label as the industry grapples with a sales downturn.

Over the past six and a bit years, Slimane has cleverly woven his edgy rock ‘n’ roll aesthetics with the high-fashion elegance for which the 79-year-old label is renowned. He has also taken Celine into bold new territory. In 2019, he presented the house’s inaugural menswear collection and first fragrance line.

Hedi Slimane is stepping down as the creative director of Celine after almost seven years in the position. Following months of rumors around his impending departure, the news was officially confirmed on Wednesday by the French House.