Nicolas Ghesquière has hired Nicolas Ghesquière as the brand’s artistic director of women’s collections. Ghesquière will succeed Marc Jacobs, who helped bring LV to the forefront of the fashion industry during his 16-year reign. Ghesquière is expected to bring an edge to the brand’s collections, and raise the company’s upscale sales and reputation.
Ghesquière joins Louis Vuitton after an acclaimed 15-year run at Balenciaga. His first collection is due next March.
Ghesquière is from Loudun, France. He does not have any formal fashion training.