Gabriela Hearst Officially Confirmed to Exit Chloé
After being at the helm of the Parisian-based brand for three years, Gabriela Hearst is bidding adieu to her role.
After a three-year run with Parisian fashion house, Gabriela Hearst is stepping down from Creative Director of Chloé. Under Hearst's leadership, Chloé became a leading luxury brand in regard to sustainable initiatives and saw a noticeable increase in revenue. The French fashion house became the first luxury fashion label to achieve the Corp B Certification in 2021 — an achievement handed only to those who practice positive social and environmental impact to the highest degree.
On the fashion front, Hearst celebrated Chloé's timeless minimalism and French roots, bringing an effortless elegance to each collection — though it was still suited for the modern-day woman.
Sources told WWD that the split was amicable, as Hearst is wished all the best as she focuses on her eponymous label and other projects. Her final collection for Chloé will be during Paris Fashion Week for the Spring/Summer 2024 season this fall.
"Gabriela has brought great energy and a dynamic creative vision to her role at Chloé, contributing to a period of significant progress for the business, and writing a powerful new chapter in the story of our Maison," said Chloé President and CEO Riccardo Bellini in a statement. "I would like to warmly thank her for bringing so much of herself to this mission — her passion, drive, and values, and for her unwavering commitment to supporting the Maison’s meaningful progression in shaping a more responsible future, true to the legacy of our founder."
He continued, "I wish her much success and happiness as she focuses on her next creative endeavor."
Going out on a high note, Chloé also partnered with Angelina Jolie's newest fashion venture Atelier Jolie for an exclusive ready-to-wear collection. Co-designed by Hearst and Jolie, the partnership upholds both brands' social commitments respectively, reinforcing Chloé's push for sustainability and Atelier Jolie's founding principle on ethical practices.
"From the moment I heard about Angelina’s vision for Atelier Jolie, I believed in it," Hearst said in a statement. "It is a way to elevate others through the beauty of garment-making and her deep respect for the environment. It’s an honor for me that Chloé will be the first collaborator for Atelier Jolie, as both have high ideals for the betterment of our species. That is the reason why I love both Angelina and Chloé so deeply."
The collection will focus on eveningwear encapsulated with a timeless aesthetic. Some of the pieces will be produced from the work of artisans from a Fair Trade enterprise while numerous pieces will be crafted out of deadstock and eco-friendly materials.
There is currently no news on who Hearst's successor will be.
