Laurence Levy, the new CEO of Éric Bompard tells us more about the upcoming Autumn/Winter 2024-25 collection
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Founded in 1985, the prestigious Maison Eric Bompard, renowned for its exceptional cashmere, recently welcomed its new president, Laurence Levy. We had the privilege of discussing with her her ambitions for this world-renowned institution. In addition, you will also discover here in preview several pieces from the upcoming Fall-Winter 2024-2025 collection.
As you can see, despite cashmere is usually dedicated for wintertime, Éric Bompard has also imagined other materials for cooler or brighter days. By AL
After leading a rich path in various lifestyle companies, Laurence Levy pursues the glamorous heritage of this French legendary fashion house. Indeed, the eponymously named Éric Bompard, was initiated by a passionate of Asian textiles, getting more and more trendy and proposing must-have outfits for any seasons (photo credits: AL).
The materials are sourced from fair-trade and eco-responsible shepherds and producers, highlighting this ancestral know-how into contemporary ready-to-wear. That’s why, we would wished to know more about this last direction, wished by Laurence Levy.
– Laurence Levy, could you introduce us in some words this new inspired cashmere A/W 2025 collection of the Maison Eric Bompard and who imagined it?
It all starts with… a suitcase. A streamlined wardrobe filled with a chic, pragmatic selection of pieces to layer up and mix and match: bodysuits, cashmere socks and twinsets, pleated knit skirts and bomber jackets, cable-stitch roll-necks and men’s-style jumpers. A natural collection for Autumn/Winter 2024-25, designed to elevate your look. Director of Design Carolyn Randolfi’s concept for the collection was based on colours that go well together: Vanda violet, Dawn yellow, Niagara blue, Retro pink, Celebrity orange and Carouby green. Inspired by the tapestries of modernist Bauhaus women, Randolfi sketched out the lines of a graceful silhouette, balancing a clean-lined allure with variations that play joyfully with colour.
– May you tell us more about your path before landing in Maison Éric Bompard?
I began my career in 2005 as a strategy consultant at Oliver Wyman before joining the Corporate Strategy Department of the Danone Group. In 2012, I joined L’Oréal’s luxury division in the Travel Retail channel and I worked on Couture fragrances brands such as Giorgio Armani, Viktor & Rolf or Ralph Lauren. I left Travel Retail during Covid as I was appointed Deputy Managing Director of Yves Saint Laurent Beauté alongside the brand Global President. After spending 10 years in the beauty world, I was appointed CEO of Repetto in June 2022, with the challenge of modernising and revitalising the iconic brand, which I left following the death of Jean-Marc Gaucher.
– What inspired you the most to take up this new fashion challenge?
I am inspired by French heritage brands, iconic brands with a strong savoir-faire and a DNA. And it is very exciting to lead those brands to new frontiers and develop their awareness and their appeal to a broader audience : to younger clients and in new markets.
– What is the new artistic direction you and your team wish to lead in this acclaimed French house, founded in 1985?
We are building a Bompard’s silhouette, we want to propose a full look that’s why we are working on diversifying our offer and moving from a cahsmere brand to exceptional fabrics specialist. Timeless elegance and colors are our key words, our aim is to propose contemporary essentials, a daily wardrobe for women to find what they want for any occasion.
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