This just in, at WWD:
Gibo SpA’s bring back editor favorite Rochas - which P&G killed a couple years ago after the Fall 06 collection - with the first full collection set to bow in March.
No word yet on who’s set to be the head designer (and no idea whether Olivier can fit it into his schedule at Nina Ricci), but here’s an excerpt of a crazed e-mail we just got from Brett:
Alessandra Fachinetti? Anyone? easy transition from Valentino. Plus, Gibo’s Italian.
Will it look like Olivier’s work? because his is the most recognized, or will it look like whatever it looked like 40 years ago?
Or will it look like Gucci so they can actually make money? What does a Rochas handbag look like that isn’t a violin case?
And how can it work now in the worst economic climate ever, but not four years ago when everyone wanted to spend?
Thoughts?
And, scene.
posted by cory
Oct 07, 2008 12:19PM
I wonder if Alessandra Fachinetti is like Lars Nilsson. They keep going to these houses, following big name designers and can never make it work.
Is it them? The pressure? Or the demanding corporate boards that are too quick to drop the designer?