Reinforcing management to support its development ambitions, Saint Laurent has appointed Anouck Duranteau-Loeper deputy chief executive officer in charge of product, effective July 1.
WWD broke the news on May 26 that Duranteau-Loeper, most recently CEO of Isabel Marant, was poised to join Saint Laurent as CEO Cédric Charbit strengthens his leadership team at the Kering-owned brand.
“Anouck’s exceptional leadership, product expertise and strong understanding of luxury brands make her uniquely positioned to help shape Saint Laurent’s next chapter of growth,” Charbit said, confirming the hire exclusively to WWD. “As we continue to strengthen the house and invest in long-term value creation, her experience and vision will be instrumental in further elevating our product strategy and execution worldwide.”
According to a statement from Saint Laurent, Duranteau-Loeper “will oversee the house’s end-to-end product organization, encompassing studios, collection development, merchandising and product operations.
“Working in close partnership with [artistic director] Anthony Vaccarello, she will play a key role in driving Saint Laurent’s product vision and execution across all categories,” the house added, citing its “long-term ambition to further elevate its product excellence, desirability and global influence.”
Saint Laurent described Duranteau-Loeper as a “highly respected leader in the luxury industry” who brings more than two decades of experience “across strategy, product and brand management.”
She logged a decade at Isabel Marant, and in 2021 was also elected president of the Chambre Syndicale de la Mode Féminine, the governing body of women’s fashion in France.
Duranteau-Loeper started her career at consultancy McKinsey and spent 10 years at luxury conglomerate LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton, and was Céline’s leather goods and accessories director when she joined Paco Rabanne, part of Spain’s Puig group.
Duranteau-Loeper served as Paco Rabanne’s fashion general manager from 2013 to 2016, returning the iconic 1960s brand to the Paris retail scene after a 14-year absence, and launching online commerce.
Kering no longer breaks out numbers for Saint Laurent, but reported that the house delivered “year‑on‑year growth” in the first quarter, notably led by North America.
The brand “recorded a very strong performance in shoes and ready‑to‑wear, combined with the successful rollout of new products, including the Mombasa handbag,” Kering noted.
Saint Laurent men’s spring 2026
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