Heikki Salonen and Salomon on the Brands Next Chapter

Earlier this week, Heikki Salonenwas named the first creative director of Salomon, following a 12-year tenure at MM6 Maison Margiela. He is joined by a familiar collaborator in Laura Herbst, who steps into the role of studio director after previous stints at MM6 Maison Margiela and Céline. For Salomon, a brand rooted in performance since its founding in the 1940s, some wondered whether the appointments signaled a shift in focus for the French label. Its emergence as a go-to for fashion-consciou...