Psst... Is this the real reason why Matthew Williamson left Pucci?


Yesterday, Matthew Williamson waved goodbye to Pucci for the final time (pictured, above) - more on that later. After presenting his last collection for the Florentine label, Williamson will be hanging up his boots leaving Peter Dundas to take over his role as artistic director.

However, after reading Imogen Fox's piece in the Guardian yesterday, I wonder whether there is more to this story than the official line that Williamson leaving to focus on his namesake label.

"Recently there have been criticisms that the label was starting to look more like the designer's signature line," she writes.

Pucci bosses are also rumoured to have been unhappy over Williamson's multitasking and travelling, particularly as he expands his label out in the U.S.

"In a recent interview, Laudomia Pucci, daughter of the company's founder, Emilio, stated how important it is that Dundas will be based in Florence. He has a strong print background and although he is currently collaborating with a Parisian furrier, he will no doubt have fewer distractions than Williamson," she added.

Stay tuned for our coverage from the Pucci S/S 2009 show - coming up!

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