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More Michele Murmurs & Demna Questions

Here’s what everyone is really talking about in Paris, Milan, and L.A. as the year comes to an end.

Former Gucci designer Alessandro Michele, who seems increasingly likey to land at Fendi, and Balenciaga designer Demna.
Former Gucci designer Alessandro Michele, who seems increasingly likey to land at Fendi, and Balenciaga designer Demna. Photo: Arturo Holmes/Getty Images
Lauren Sherman
December 4, 2023

The end of the year is the height of the gossip season. On Friday, it was finally, formally announced that Matthew M. Williams, the doomed designer of Givenchy, would be exiting the LVMH-owned couture house by December 31, closing out his three-year contract. Condolences to those who really enjoyed Matthew’s work. I, too, started to feel bad for him by the end. Luckily for everyone, Williams just got backing for his own line from an enthusiastic investor, so there will be more seatbelt belts in our future.