Luxury Headlines – 12/01/2026
Luxury Headlines – 12/01/2026
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LVMH Names Amandine Ohayon CEO of Givenchy
LVMH has appointed Amandine Ohayon, a veteran of the beauty and fashion industry, as the new CEO of Givenchy. She succeeds Alessandro Valenti, who has transitioned to Christian Dior Couture as Deputy Managing Director of commercial activities. Reporting to Pietro Beccari, Ohayon will collaborate with creative director Sarah Burton to lead Givenchy’s next growth phase. Valenti’s move to Dior follows the departure of Nicolas Baretzki and coincides with broader leadership shifts under Delphine Arnault.
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Gucci Reshapes Managerial Positions Under CEO Francesca Bellettini
Gucci CEO Francesca Bellettini is restructuring the brand’s leadership to support a strategic turnaround under artistic director Demna. Key changes include the appointment of Dario Gargiulo as Chief Client, Marketing, and Commercial Officer to implement a client-centric global strategy. Bellettini has also integrated regional presidents into her direct reporting line. Notably, the brand is tapping automotive industry talent, hiring Gianluca De Ficchy as CFO and Giovanni Perosino as SVP of Marketing. These rapid organizational shifts aim to strengthen Gucci’s merchandising and commercial infrastructure following the exit of several long-term executives and the debut of new creative directions.
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Dior Couture Promotes Charlotte Holman Ros to Lead the Americas
Charlotte Holman Ros has been named President of Christian Dior Couture Americas, effective February 1st. Holman Ros, who previously served as President of Parfums Christian Dior for North America, succeeds Alexandra Winokur. Reporting to Alessandro Valenti, she will oversee the brand's regional commercial activities and retail strategy. Her extensive background includes leadership roles at Burberry and Estée Lauder, specializing in strategic consulting and luxury merchandising.
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Loewe Expands Casa Concept to Tokyo
Loewe has officially opened Casa Loewe Ginza in Tokyo, its second-largest global flagship, marking the brand’s 180th anniversary. Characterized by a facade of green ceramic tiles, the 4-story flagship is part of a strategic expansion of the “Casa” concept into markets like New York and Milan, functioning as the primary distribution points for exclusive capsules and limited-edition products. Designed to emulate a collector's home, the interior integrates fashion with museum-grade art and Loewe Foundation Craft Prize works. The launch features a Suna Fujita collaboration featuring cherry blossom motifs on leather goods. A campaign film with a local cast and a Ginza city guide highlights this new opening.
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Dior Expands Tokyo Presence with Bamboo Pavilion
Dior continues its Asian retail growth with the opening of the "Bamboo Pavilion" on February 12th, an experiential concept store in Tokyo. The store features a golden bamboo-inspired facade mirroring the 30 Avenue Montaigne flagship architecture. It combines Versailles parquet with local craftsmanship, including washi paper walls and collaborative works by contemporary Japanese designers and artists. The venue integrates luxury with hospitality through a Café Dior led by Michelin-starred chef Anne-Sophie Pic. The interior showcases men’s and women’s collections by Jonathan Anderson alongside a dedicated customization suite for the Lady Dior and Book Tote. Designed as a tribute to Christian Dior’s fascination with Japan, the space features a Zen garden, a koi pond, and floral installations.
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Dior Launches Global Pop-Up Series with London Takeover at Selfridges
Dior has launched a temporary takeover of the Selfridges Corner Shop in London to debut Jonathan Anderson’s first collections for the house. Running through February 28, the pop-up marks a strategic shift by merging men’s and women’s wear within a single retail space. The design utilizes archival-inspired "gray boxes" and features "Book Cover" totes influenced by classic literature. Beyond apparel, the space offers interactive elements, including a personalization service for stationery and a weekly "golden ticket" gift promotion. This London activation is part of a broader global rollout of specialized pop-ups in Paris and Beijing.
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