Grace Wales Bonner has been appointed the new Creative Director of Menswear at Hermès. Her role is significant and historical, becoming the first black women Creative Director for the luxury brand.
She succeeds Véronique Nichanian, who held a 37 year long career.
Her first collection will be publicly revealed on January 2027 in Paris. Hermès acknowledges Bonner’s vision in blending the house’s heritage with cultural expression.
“I am deeply honored to be entrusted with the role of creative director of Hermès men’s ready-to-wear. It is a dream realized to embark on this new chapter, following in a lineage of inspired craftspeople and designers. I wish to express my gratitude to Pierre-Alexis Dumas and Axel Dumas for the opportunity to bring my vision to this magical house.”
Grace Wales Bonner
Source: Vogue
Previously, Grace founded her own personal label “Wales Bonner” in 2014. Her label was awarded the LVMH Prize for Young Designers in 2016. She will continue the brand throughout her time with Hermès.
Grace has dressed celebrities including Lewis Hamilton, FKA Twigs, and Jeff Goldblum for the Met Gala, along with Harry Styles and Serena Williams for Vogue shoots.
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