Carven names Louise Trotter as creative director
Parisian fashion house Carven has appointed Louise Trotter as its new creative director.
The Sunderland-born designer previously held the same role at Lacoste where she worked until last month. Her career has also included working as creative director at Joseph and stints at Whistles, Gap, Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger.
Carven said Trotter will be revealing her new vision for the brand’s spring/summer 2024 season at a fashion show during Paris Fashion Week in September.
Speaking of the appointment, Carven chief executive Shawna Tao said: “Louise Trotter is the perfect candidate to revive the house of Carven. She is a talented designer who has the conviction and know-how to create meaningful clothes with a unique understanding of what luxury and sportswear mean today.
“I believe her values and openness can lead this 70 year-old fashion house to an exciting new place., The Carven team and I look forward to working together closely with Louise.”
Carven is owned by Chinese fashion business Icicle which bought the company out of administration in 2018.
