December 14, 2007
Gucci Westman moving on from Lancome
Gucci Westman’s association with Lancôme has come to an end and she will conclude her role as International Artistic Director of Lancôme.
Says Gucci Westman, “My time with Lancôme has been wonderful. It was an incredible learning experience being with a brand of this caliber, and I’d like to thank the Lancôme team for the opportunities and friendship they extended to me.”
Watching Gucci Westman work backstage at NY Fashion Week was such a treat for us—her touch is incredibly light and her work is amazing. We’re disappointed we won’t see her at the shows in the spring but are looking forward to Lancôme’s next adventure.
So is she retiring all together? Or joining another brand?
Comment by Tayma — December 14, 2007 @ 2:06 pm
I hope she launches her own line! The sky is the limit for her!!
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Comment by Mischo Beauty — December 14, 2007 @ 3:09 pm
Wonder what the reason is?
Comment by Mikaela — December 14, 2007 @ 3:18 pm
Her first Lancome collection came out in spring 2005, her last one will be spring 2008. I’m suspecting they had initially signed a 3 year contract with her and either of the parties had not renewed it.
A Lancome MA was telling me, that Gucci never came to do the trainings herself, whereas her predecessor Fred Farrugia always did. She also said, that she feels the company is not so satisfied with Gucci’s performance.
Personally I didn’t find her very innovative and often she just kept recycling colors from season to season. She was very strong on design though, think of the Pop Cherub palette and the Mystery Cube.
Comment by Kata — December 15, 2007 @ 8:17 am