Quote of the day: Véronique Nichanian

Véronique Nichanian Hermes AW26

“Last time, my team showed me something: ‘Do you see that? It’s so nice’. And I said, ‘Yes, I did that at Cerruti in 1988.’ So I think, okay, it’s time to stop when they’re bringing me my old things.”
Hermès men’s artistic director Véronique Nichanian on stepping down from the RTW role after 38 years, Business of Fashion

This ‘exit interview‘ is full of nuggets on how 71 year old Véronique Nichanian progressed from “tiny, shy and discreet” newbie at Cerruti (hand-picked by Nino Cerruti from college) to creating the Hermès men’s universe almost from scratch. While retiring from designing men’s RTW (the relentless pace is too much to be enjoyable), she’ll continue to consult on the maroquinerie and scarves. (more…)

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21 January, 2022

Nino Cerruti style

Nino Cerruti

It’s not even the end of January and already fashion’s legends are crossing the great divide.

While the death of Andre Leon Talley has rightfully dominated the news (everyone it seems has a heartfelt story of his larger-than-life persona), another – more understated – style elder quietly passed away at the age of 91 last weekend. Nino Cerruti (affectionately known as Il Signor Nino) was the grandson of a textile entrepreneur, whose Cerruti 1881 brand was a mainstay of 80s menswear, pegged alongside Armani as the epitome of relaxed masculine elegance. In fact, Giorgio Armani cut his teeth at Cerruti in the 1960s before going on to start his own label. (more…)