Diesel’s New Designer
It was announced this morning that Greek designer Sophia Kokosalaki is the new creative director of Diesel’s Black Gold line. ”[Kokosalaki's] talent is incredible. Her taste in high end fashion is already known, but what people do not necessarily expect from her is her skill in dealing with denim and contemporary casual, the core of Diesel Black Gold,” says Renzo Rosso, chairman of Diesel and its holding company, Only the Brave. “I hope this experience will give her the possibility to further affirm her place in today’s international fashion scenario”.
Diesel Black Gold could be called the “Haute-Couture” line of the brand, as it uses more expensive fabrics and the designs are more fashion-forward than Diesel and Diesel Denim Gallery. Black Gold made its debut during New York Fashion Week in February 2008. ”It is always inspiring to work with people at the top of their game. This is a very fortuitous time for me and my business,” Kokosalaki – who has also just acquired her eponymous label from Only the Brave – tellsWWD. It is not yet known what the London-based designer’s official title will be or which season she will start from.
Tags: Diesel, Renzo Rosso, Sophia Kokosalaki
July 2, 2009 at 7:31 pm |
Kokosalaki for Diesel? I would have never imagined!