While there’s yet to be a confirmation, the French fashion industry is predicting that designer Pheobe Philo may be in place to present her first collection for Celine as early as Spring 09.
The LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton company is said to be working towards a deal with Philo that would be announced in September. This comes after rumors that LVMH rival Gucci Group was seeking a deal with Philo went bust.
It’s been three years since the former Chloe creative director has put forth a collection. P{art of the delay is said to be her request of a salary several times as large as Celine’s current designer, Croatian-born Ivana Omazic.
