Rabanne
The French designer brand Rabanne, owned by the Spanish fashion and beauty group Puig, has officially appointed Olivier Rousteing as Creative Director.
An early June report by Luxeplace noted that Olivier Rousteing, former Creative Director of the French luxury brand Balmain, had already joined Rabanne, initially focusing on refining the brand’s design direction, with plans to steer its aesthetic back toward a bold, exuberant, party-infused style.
Olivier Rousteing will debut his first Pre-Fall collection for Rabanne in November, followed by his first ready-to-wear runway show for the brand during Paris Fashion Week in March 2027.
Rabanne stated that Olivier Rousteing’s arrival marks a new phase in the brand’s creative development. He will continue to expand the brand’s scope, deepen the integration between fashion, beauty, and innovation, while upholding its spirit of boldness, creativity, and close alignment with contemporary cultural expression.
Olivier Rousteing was born in Bordeaux, France, and was adopted at the age of one. His mother was an optician and his father a port manager. He grew up in Bordeaux before moving to Paris, where he enrolled at ESMOD (École Supérieure des Arts et Techniques de la Mode), though he did not complete his studies.
In 2003, Olivier Rousteing joined the Italian luxury brand Roberto Cavalli, beginning his career as a designer and later rising to Creative Director of the women’s ready-to-wear line. In 2009, he joined Balmain, working closely with then-Creative Director Christophe Decarnin, and in 2011 he was officially appointed Creative Director, playing a pivotal role in the brand’s revival. He stepped down from Balmain in December 2025.
PVH Corp
Phillips-Van Heusen Corp (PVH), the American fashion retail group and parent company of Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger, has appointed Alexis Rollier as Chief Financial Officer, effective early September.
In his new role, Alexis Rollier will oversee PVH’s global financial system and take full responsibility for financial management across the group. He will join the executive leadership team and report to Chief Executive Officer Stefan Larsson.
Alexis Rollier brings extensive expertise in global finance, operations, and omnichannel retail, with over 30 years of experience at internationally renowned consumer brands. Prior to joining PVH, he worked at Sephora, part of the LVMH Group, where he served as Global Chief Operating Officer and Global Chief Financial Officer since 2018. Over his 14-year tenure, he played a key role in driving global business expansion, achieving rapid growth while enhancing profitability and operational efficiency.
Throughout his career, Alexis Rollier has held roles across the United States and Europe, managing teams spanning North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Latin America. Before becoming Global COO and CFO, he held several senior leadership positions at Sephora, including CFO for Europe and the Middle East, and CFO for the Americas as well as Senior Vice President of Operations, leading major transformation initiatives in digitalisation, e-commerce, and supply chain capabilities. Earlier in his career, he held finance leadership roles at Guerlain, Kingfisher, and LVMH. He began his career at Arthur Andersen and holds an MBA from ESSEC Business School.
Puig
The Spanish fashion and beauty group Puig has appointed Girolamo Di Cresce as General Manager for Italy.
Most recently, Girolamo Di Cresce was with The Estée Lauder Companies, where since March 2025 he has served as General Manager for Tom Ford and Balmain Beauty across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and emerging markets.
Girolamo Di Cresce graduated from Bocconi University in Milan. From 2008 to 2016, he worked at L’Oréal Italy, holding roles in the group’s luxury beauty division in finance, as National Key Account Manager for Lancôme, and later as Channel Marketing Manager for Giorgio Armani Beauty, Viktor & Rolf, Maison Margiela, and Ralph Lauren.
He then spent a decade at The Estée Lauder Companies, initially in Italy as Brand Director for Smashbox Cosmetics, Clinique, and Darphin. In 2022, he relocated to Paris to serve as General Manager for Aveda, Too Faced, Smashbox, and Bumble & Bumble across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.
｜Source: official press releases, personal social media accounts
｜Image Credit: personal social media accounts
｜Editor: Luxeplace
