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Dior PR director Mathilde Favier and producer Nicolas Altmayer die in car crash
Mathilde Favier, the international public relations director for Dior Couture, and her partner, prominent French film producer Nicolas Altmayer, have died following a head-on car collision in western France. The accident occurred on Monday afternoon near Airvault in the Deux-Sèvres department while the couple was attempting to overtake another vehicle.
Favier, 57, was a highly influential figure in the fashion industry, having joined Dior in 2011 after roles at Prada and Chanel. She was known for managing high-profile celebrity relations for the brand. Altmayer, 61, was a respected producer and co-founder of Mandarin & Compagnie, known for works such as the ‘OSS 117’ series.
Delphine Arnault, CEO of Dior, and Bernard Arnault, chairman of LVMH, both issued tributes mourning the loss of Favier, describing her as an ‘exceptional woman’ and a ‘loyal friend.’ An investigation into the circumstances of the crash has been opened by the Niort prosecutor’s office to determine exact causes.
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Bernard Arnault · Christian Dior Couture · Delphine Arnault · Deux-Sèvres · Dior · LVMH · Mandarin & Compagnie · Mathilde Favier · Nicolas Altmayer
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- [● 2 SOURCES] The accident occurred in the Deux-Sèvres region of western France. sapo.pt
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Niort prosecutor's office has opened an inquiry into the accident. sapo.pt
- [● 3 SOURCES] Nicolas Altmayer and Mathilde Favier died in a car accident on Monday, August 17. sapo.pt · wwd.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Nicolas Altmayer was the co-founder of Mandarin & Compagnie.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Bernard Arnault, CEO of LVMH, issued a statement of condolence. sapo.pt · wwd.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Mathilde Favier authored the 2024 book “Living Beautifully in Paris.” wwd.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Mathilde Favier served as an international PR director for Dior women. wwd.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The vehicle collided with a heavy vehicle traveling in the opposite direction. sapo.pt
- [● 6 SOURCES] LVMH CEO Bernard Arnault expressed deep sadness over the sudden death of Mathilde Favier. arabic.euronews.com · es.euronews.com · www.euronews.com · hu.euronews.com · pt.euronews.com · +1 more
- [● 6 SOURCES] Nicolas Altmayer was 61 years old. arabic.euronews.com · es.euronews.com · www.euronews.com · hu.euronews.com · pt.euronews.com · +1 more
- [● 6 SOURCES] Nicolas Altmayer produced films including 'In the House', the 'OSS 117' series, and 'Young & Beautiful'. arabic.euronews.com · es.euronews.com · www.euronews.com · hu.euronews.com · pt.euronews.com · +1 more
- [● 6 SOURCES] Dior stated that Mathilde Favier made an incredible contribution to the reputation of Christian Dior Couture. arabic.euronews.com · es.euronews.com · www.euronews.com · hu.euronews.com · pt.euronews.com · +1 more