Julien Dossena is leaving Rabanne, where he enjoyed an eventful 13-year tenure as creative director, the Paris-based fashion house announced on Wednesday.
It added that his successor “will be announced in due time.”
It is understood Rabanne has already put out feelers to several potential successors, including Olivier Rousteing, who last November wound up 14 years at the creative helm of Balmain — and made a surprise return to the fashion spotlight by dressing Beyoncé in a sparkly, skull-inspired gown for Met Gala last month.
In a brief statement shared with WWD, Puig-owned Rabanne said Dossena “played a defining role in shaping a new era for Rabanne. With a distinctive creative vision rooted in cultural relevance, he has reinterpreted the brand’s heritage for a new generation, blending its iconic codes with a contemporary, forward-looking spirit.”
Under his direction, “Rabanne has experienced significant growth and renewed global visibility,” it added.
