Riccardo Bellini, President and CEO of Chloé, has just announced the appointment of American designer Gabriela Hearst as Artistic Director of the French House.

« I am very pleased to welcome Gabriela Hearst to our House. I have always admired her creative energy and her attachment to exceptional craftsmanship. Her powerful vision of more responsible fashion fully embodies the values and commitment that define today’s Chloé woman. Gabriela is a visionary woman and her creative talent will be a major asset in the evolution and development of our founder’s vision of a powerful and inspiring femininity. We share the conviction that it is our duty to actively participate in the definition of an eco-responsible future and to take Chloé to new heights. » said Riccardo Bellini.

« I am grateful to have the opportunity to join such an esteemed company. I would like to thank Natacha Ramsay-Levi and all the talented designers who helped build Gaby Aghion’s committed vision. I look forward to working with Riccardo Bellini and accompanying him in his commitment to create a socially and environmentally responsible company. I am honored to be able to perpetuate this vision, with Chloé’s teams, both creatively and ethically. » said Gabriela Hearst.

Her first collection for Chloé will be revealed in March 2021.