Hermรจs hasโฃ appointed Grace Wales Bonner asโ the new artistic director of itsโ men’s collections, succeeding Vรฉronique Nichanian, who isโค stepping โฃdown after 38 years with the luxury house. The declaration, made โฃOctober 21, 2025, โsignals aโข notable shift for the French brand as it embraces a new creativeโข vision for its menswear.
Nichanian’s โคdeparture marks the end of an era; she established a reputation for understated eleganceโ and complex tailoring duringโข her tenure, beginning in 1988. wales Bonner, a British designer knownโข for her Afro-Atlantic โexplorations of Black maleโ identity, brings a distinctly different perspective โคto Hermรจs. Her appointment reflects a โคgrowing industry trend toward inclusivity and a re-evaluation of traditionalโ luxury aesthetics. Theโข transition will be โคeffective beginning โwith the 2026 โคSpring/Summer โcollection.
Wales Bonner founded โherโค eponymous label in 2014, quickly gaining critical acclaim for her nuanced designs that blend European tailoring with African and caribbean influences. She was awarded the CFDA International โWomen’s Designerโ ofโ the Year in 2022 and has collaborated with Adidas and Dior. Her โฃwork often explores themes of spirituality, sexuality, and the complexities of cultural identity.
