Haider Ackermann news and archive

Podcast: A conversation with designer Haider Ackermann

Colombian-born French designer Haider Ackermann has made his mark in the fashion industry. The designer headed fashion brand Berluti for several years and recently designed a guest collection for Jean Paul Gaultier. In this pocast, Ackermann talks with journalist Suzy Menkes about his career and his recent work. Source: Creative Conversations...

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Away from the frenzy, creativity shines at haute couture

It was not so long ago that haute couture was held in salons, private sitting room-style presentations that showed the collections to a Maison’s elusive, well-to-do clientele. It was unobtrusive, chic, and most of all held hush-hush behind closed doors. But those are days of yore. Just like ready-to-wear, haute couture is vying for fashion’s...

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Haider Ackermann and Fila debut collaboration in Manchester show

Colombian-born designer Haider Ackermann has unveiled a new collaboration with Italian sportswear giant Fila in a show based in Manchester, UK. The colourful collection saw a range of vivid hues take to the runway, from acid yellows to neon greens, which contrasted the graphic black and white patterns. The event was set in the former railway...

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Jean Paul Gaultier announces Haider Ackermann as next haute couture guest

Colombian-born designer Haider Ackermann has been revealed as the next haute couture guest for Jean Paul Gaultier’s spring/summer 2023 collection. Over the course of his career, the Paris-based creator has been the head of a number of prominent fashion houses, including Dior, Martin Margiela and Berluti, after he completed a five month...

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Fila announces collaboration with Haider Ackermann

Sportswear brand Fila is teaming up with Colombian-born French designer Haider Ackermann on a special collaboration, which will debut with a fashion show in Manchester, UK on November 17. In a short statement, Fila said that Ackermann will guest design a collection of menswear, womenswear and accessories for the sportswear brand as part of the...

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Haider Ackermann going co-ed for runway

Haider Ackermann is the latest designer to announce he will be going coed for Fashion Week, which means Paris Mens Fashion Week has lost another one of its top designers. Ackermann, who recently departed from Berluti as creative director, will be showing his men's and women's spring 2019 collection together at Paris Fashion Week in September. “...

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Ackermann in new shock departure at top of men's fashion

Designer Haider Ackermann parted ways with Berluti Friday, the French brand said, in the latest twist in the frenetic game of musical chairs at the top of men's fashion. The Colombian had led the label for only 18 months, and his surprise departure sparked speculation he will be replaced by Kris Van Assche, the Belgian designer who left Dior...

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Video: Haider Ackermann AW18 panel discussion

Finn Mactaggart is joined by Levi Palmer and Matthew Harding of palmer//harding, Thomas Cohen and Lara Johnson-Wheeler to discuss the Haider Ackermann A/W 18 show. Source: SHOWstudio, YouTube

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Video: Haider Ackermann FW18 Men's PFW

Haider Ackermann Fall Winter 2018/19 Men's collection, January 2018, Paris Fashion Week. Source: FF Channel, YouTube

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What's hot at Paris Fashion Week

With Paris Fashion Week reaching its climax, we look at what is causing a stir on the catwalks. Vive le close cut! Oversized has been cut down to size. For the last two years the catwalks have been awash with sulking teenagers hiding in their hoodies, huge trailing trousers and enormous coats inside of which you could shelter a small family and...

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Andra Dumitrascu goes underground at Paris Fashion Week

Paris Fashion Week went underground in more ways than one when a rising young avant-garde designer held her show on the city's Metro. Berlin-based Andra Dumitrascu had to think quickly when the venue for her show late Friday fell through at the last minute. So she directed fashionistas to the nearest Metro station, Rambuteau, where her models...

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Haider Ackermann named creative director of Berluti

Berluti has a new man in charge of their design team. Haider Ackermann has been named the new creative director of the brand. His first collection will bow for January 2017. This is a major shakeup for the brand which was once known for more tailored, traditional offerings. “We are not a sartorial brand,” said Antoine Arnault, chief executive...