Câllas appoints Derek Lam as new Creative Director

Italian luxury brand Câllas made headlines with the appointment of Derek Lam as its creative director. This designer, previously focused on his contemporary label 10 Crosby, which he closed in 2023, is set to unveil his first capsule collection for Câllas during New York Fashion Week in February, marking a return to the industry.

“I’m excited to join Câllas, a brand that aligns with my vision of design with intention and purpose. My immediate objective is to establish a clear and recognizable brand identity, focusing on distinctive silhouettes across all categories with the Câllas’ ethos of responsibly made luxury fashion” said Lam.

Launched in 2020 by business partners Jan-Hendrik Schlottmann and Marco Panzeri, Câllas is recognised for its high-quality, modern-styled luxury clothing for women. Schlottmann highlighted “Câllas is dedicated to creating responsibly made luxury.”