09:34, 17 May 2016 | GMT +5
Jonathan Saunders named as chief creative officer of Diane Von Furstenberg
ALMATY. KAZINFORM - Scottish designer Jonathan Saunders has become chief creative director of Diane Von Furstenberg. The New York-based brand officially confirmed the news on Monday, Kazinform has learnt from Buro247.kz.
Saunders joined DVF after closing his namesake brand in December 2015 after 12 years of work. It is worth mentioning that there were rumors that the Scottish fashion designer will step into Raf Simons' shoes at Dior.
At DVF, Saunders will replace Michael Herz who is leaving the company.
"Jonathan's extraordinary passion for colors and prints, his desire to make women feel beautiful make him the perfect creative force to lead DVF into the future," said Diane von Furstenberg, founder and chairwoman of the company.