While much of the fashion world has been busy focusing on the rumours that have been swirling around Louis Vuitton and Nicolas Ghesquière – the French fashion giant has since denied that the creative director will be leaving – Oscar de la Renta has confirmed Peter Copping will be stepping down as creative director. Copping, who took the reins of the New York-based fashion house almost two years ago, cited personal circumstances as the reason for his sudden departure. “I have loved my time in New York where I hope to return at some point in the future,” Copping said in a statement.
