Kris Van Assche has filled the role of artistic director at Paris-based brand Berluti. The Belgian designer is replacing Haider Ackermann, who left the post after just 18 months. It’s only been two weeks since Van Assche stepped down as artistic director at Dior Homme. “I have always wanted to build bridges between the savoir-faire, the heritage of a house and my clear-cut contemporary vision,” Van Assche told WWD. “It is with great pleasure that I accept this new challenge which fits perfectly with my own will and vision,” he added.

Van Assche’s appointment is one of many reshuffles during what can be seen as a transfer window for the fashion world. Virgil Abloh recently replaced Kim Jones at Louis Vuitton, with Jones going on to replace Van Assche at Dior Homme. Unlike his peers, Van Assche is taking time to settle in and will not present his first collection until January next year.