Mathilde Favier, Dior PR Director, Dies in Accident
“I have lost a loyal friend,” said CEO Delphine Arnault, following the death of the high profile Dior executive in a car accident.
Mathilde Favier, Dior's well-known public relations director, passed away in a car accident according to the French fashion house. CEO Delphine Arnault shared her grief over the loss of a talented friend and loyal employee. Favier, 57, was instantly recognizable at Dior fashion shows, frequently greeting celebrities and guiding them to their seats.
The fashion icon had a distinctive boyish hairstyle and wide smile, frequently seen in social media images. Previously working at Prada, Favier was a fashion icon in her own right, often dressed in Dior with feminine flair. She was known for her elaborate table settings on Instagram and fashion tips in her 2024 book "Living Beautifully in Paris".
Favier began her career in the 1980s in fashion magazines before transitioning to public relations at Prada in 2011. She joined Dior in the same year. Her partner, film producer Nicolas Altmayer, was also in the car that struck a semi-trailer truck on Monday. LVMH chairman Bernard Arnault and Dior creative director Jonathan Anderson expressed their profound sorrow over Favier's untimely death, describing her as a symbol of elegance and the spirit of couture.
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