Ex Burberry, Cerutti and Jil Sanders designer Roberto Menichetti will replace Michael Kors as an artistic director of LVHM (Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton) brand Celine. The Parisian house is enjoying high sales having reached a double-digits growth in 2003 thanks to Kors, whose ran the house for 6 years and whose contract expired in 2003.

"I am very pleased to be joining the women's brand Celine as I have always been fascinated with the allure and sensuality of Parisian women.” – Menichetti says. “I look forward to the challenge that the continued evolution and potential of Celine represent."

While at Celine, Menichetti is expected to continue working on his own womenswear, menswear and accessories label, Menichetti, which he launched onto the New York fashion scene last February.