Jisoo mourns the passing of Dior's head of promotion, saying "A special presence we will miss."

Black Pink Jisoo expressed condolences on the news of the passing of Mathilde Favier, Dior’s head of communications. On the 18th, Jisoo posted a lengthy tribute message on her personal SNS account along with a photo of Mathilde Favier. She said, ″Dear Mathilde, it is so hard to find the words to say goodbye,″ and recalled the warmth and kindness Favier showed from the early days of their connection with Dior. She also reminisced, ″We shared so many special moments over the years, and I will always be grateful for the care, love, and support you showed throughout.″ Jisoo mentioned the time they spent together in Paris, saying, ″You made Paris feel like another home.″ She added, ″I will forever cherish the birthdays we celebrated together, the times with family, and all the precious memories we shared there.″ She also expressed, ″This farewell is even harder because I was looking forward to meeting again in Paris to celebrate together.″ Regarding the late Favier, Jisoo said, ″You were truly beautiful inside and out. I was so lucky to have met you and to have you as a special presence in my life,″ and ″My heart goes out to your family and everyone who knew and loved you. I will miss you deeply and always keep our memories close. Rest in peace, Mathilde. You will never be forgotten.″ Jisoo also shared two photos that appear to have been posted by Mathilde Favier herself in the past. The photos show the two smiling brightly and warmly, walking arm in arm. Mathilde Favier had served as the head of communications for the French luxury brand Dior and was an influential figure in the fashion industry. Since being appointed Dior’s global ambassador in 2021, Jisoo has maintained her connection with the brand. Favier was known among fans as ″Jisoo’s Paris mom″ for taking care of Jisoo’s schedule in Paris. According to local reports, Mathilde Favier passed away on the 17th in a traffic accident in the Désert region of France at the age of 57. Nicolas Altmeier, a film producer and her husband who was also in the vehicle at the time, was reported to have died as well. Local prosecutors are investigating the circumstances of the accident. Tributes continue in the fashion world. Dior’s creative director Jonathan Anderson remembered the late Favier as ″the embodiment of elegance,″ honoring her warmth, energy, and dedication to the fashion industry.