Hermès, one of the world’s most established luxury fashion houses, has this week made history with the appointment of Grace Wales Bonner as creative director of their men’s ready-to-wear division.
She replaces Véronique Nichanian, who held the role for 37 years.
The move marks the first time a black woman will lead a major European luxury brand’s menswear section– and it comes at the right time for Hermès, as momentum toward broader representation in creative leadership grows all over the world. A shift in how legacy houses engage with cultural narratives and younger audiences is obviously on
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