Fashion house Nina Ricci has announced the departure of its creative director Lars Nilsson. The designer is leaving for “personal reasons”. “It’s been a really great experience,” he said in a statement. “But I decided to pursue other things.” Nilsson joined Nina Ricci in October of 2003, after having worked for Bill Blass, Christian Dior and Christian Lacroix. Mario Grauso, president of Ricci’s parent company Puig Fashion Group, said Nilsson was “a great match” for the company and was sorry to see him go. “We’re sad to lose him. He’s a very talented young man and we really enjoyed working with him. We really wish him well.” Designer Olivier Theyskens, who shocked the fashion industry last month with his departure from Rochas, is said to be the odds-on favourite to replace Nilsson. Grauso was even spotted at his last show for the how in March. “Olivier’s a friend,” Grauso said by way of explanation. “He asked me to come to his show. I admire his work.” According to WWD, Nilsson’s departure means that the house will not show at Paris Fashion Week in October, although his design team will present a spring/summer 2007 collection. Nilsson could not be reached for comment.

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