LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton has announced that Matteo De Rosa, who had been leading the Métiers d’Art division, has stepped down from his role as CEO. According to De Rosa’s LinkedIn profile, his tenure spanned from 2021 to November 2025, and his actual departure is believed to have taken place on October 17, 2025.
Métiers d’Art was founded in 2015 under the initiative of Bernard Arnault as a strategic division overseeing the craftsmanship heritage and raw material sourcing across the LVMH Group. Its role encompasses the management of supply chains for leather, metals, exotic skins and textiles, which are essential materials that underpin the luxury industry, while also safeguarding traditional know-how and the sustainability of artisanal industries.
Reshaping the Group’s Material Strategy Over Four Years
Since assuming the CEO role in 2021, De Rosa has been instrumental in redesigning the group’s supply chain framework. He oversaw the optimization of procurement across key raw materials, including leather, exotic skins, and metal components, strengthening the group’s ability to secure stable access to critical resources.
Prior to joining LVMH, De Rosa served as President of Dries Van Noten Belgium and previously held the position of Fashion & Lifestyle Director at Kennedy, a leading Australian luxury retailer. His experience spanning design, materials, and retail has earned him international recognition as a holistic and strategically minded executive.
HOSOO and the Evolution of Nishijin Textiles
One of the hallmark projects of the De Rosa era was Métiers d’Art’s partnership with HOSOO, the Kyoto-based textile house with more than 400 years of Nishijin weaving history. HOSOO officially became a partner of Métiers d’Art in 2023, further solidifying the division’s commitment to linking global luxury maisons with exceptional traditional craftsmanship.
Reflecting on the collaboration, De Rosa remarked: “Through this new venture with Hosoo, and their exceptional know-how in the art of silk, we open a nourishing dialogue with a unique artisanship of Japan, that would bridge handcrafting with technologies, artistry and creativity, and lead to cross-geographical associations within the community of our métiers.”
This partnership culminated in Ambient Weaving II, an exhibition held at La Main in Paris in 2024. The project, developed through a collaboration between HOSOO, the University of Tokyo’s Yasuaki Kakehi Lab, and ZOZO NEXT, reimagined Nishijin-ori by integrating concepts of art and technology. The textiles created respond to color, light, and environmental nuances, expanding upon the foundation laid by the 2021 Ambient Weaving exhibition. Without compromising the aesthetic beauty of Nishijin weaving, the project introduced a contemporary and forward-looking vision for the future of materials.
The Growing Importance of Material Strategy
Amid tightening environmental regulations and increasing uncertainty around the supply of rare materials, the role of Métiers d’Art has taken on greater strategic importance in recent years. De Rosa’s efforts to rethink raw material procurement and reinforce the resilience of supply chains have earned trust from stakeholders across and beyond the group, strengthening the foundation of LVMH’s material strategy.
LVMH said in a statement: “The group thanks De Rosa for his contribution to the development and influence of this strategic entity, dedicated to preserving and developing the exceptional know-how that forms the group’s artisanal heritage.”
The successor to the CEO role has not yet been announced, with LVMH stating that an appointment will be shared in due course.
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