Maison Kitsuné Appoints Abigail Smith as New Creative Director

Maison Kitsuné on Thursday announced British designer Abigail Smith as the brand’s new creative director. Kitsuné co-founders Gildas Loëc and Masaya Kuroki said Smith’s mission is “redefining the Maison Kitsuné silhouette,” in a joint statement.

Smith’s hiring comes at a time when the brand is undergoing a restructuring and focusing on its e-commerce. Kitsuné closed all of its US stores in July. Deputy managing director Johanna Lellouche said the move was a “strategic…