Christophe Lemaire replaces Jean-Paul Gaultier at Hermès

Lacoste’s AD, and designer of his own label, Christophe Lemaire is to replace Jean-Paul Gaultier at Hermès as head of womenswear. After 7 years at the helm, Gaultier will present his last collection, summer 2011, for the luxury French brand next October in Paris. It was Jean-Louis Dumas, former president and chief executive officer of Hermès who passed away recently, who signed on Gaultier, and the company retains a 45 percent stake in his house.
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