PARIS – Glenn Martens is stepping down as creative director of Y/Project after an 11-year tenure, the brand and the designer said on Friday. “Y/Project thanks Glenn for his unique contributions to the label and wishes him the best for the future,” the statement said. The brand credited Martens with creating “a fascinating narrative for … Read more
PARIS — Entrepreneur Gilles Elalouf, the cofounder of Y/Project, has died at the age of 58, the company said. A former advertising executive, Elalouf founded the label in 2010 with the late Yohan Serfaty and was president of the board of shareholders. He passed away in Fontenay-sous-Bois near Paris on Sunday after a long illness. … Read more
Glenn Martens’ celebration of his 10th anniversary as creative director of Y/Project didn’t go quite as expected. Forced to cancel its planned runway show, the brand gathered friends and supporters for a look book that provides a snapshot of its creative microcosm. Celebrities including Tyga and Charli XCX joined models Natasha Poly and Irina Shayk … Read more
PARIS — French event and communications agency WMH Project has acquired boutique creative production agency Petit Ami as it seeks to expand its activities in fashion, luxury and art. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Founded in 2017 by Laurent Bandet, who previously worked for French brand Agnès b., Petit Ami produces events including … Read more
