Kim Jones, the artistic director of womenswear and couture at Fendi, is stepping down, confirmed by Fendi’s owner, LVMH. Over his four-year tenure, Jones has significantly influenced Fendi after succeeding Karl Lagerfeld in September 2020.
- Bernard Arnault, LVMH chairman, praised Jones for bringing a unique multicultural vision to the brand.
- Pierre-Emmanuel Angeloglou has been appointed as the new CEO of Fendi, replacing Serge Brunschwig.
- Jones will continue his role at Dior, overseeing the creative direction of the menswear line.
- A successor for Jones at Fendi will be announced by LVMH in due course.
Kim Jones is stepping down as the artistic director of womenswear and couture at Fendi, a move confirmed by the luxury fashion house’s owner, LVMH. His departure marks the end of a significant four-year period where he has moulded the creative direction of the brand.
Jones assumed his role at Fendi in September 2020, taking over from the legendary Karl Lagerfeld. Before joining Fendi, Jones had carved out a notable career, having served as the creative director for Dunhill from 2008, followed by a prominent role at Louis Vuitton’s menswear division in 2011. In 2018, he became the creative director of Dior’s menswear, a position he has held concurrently with his tenure at Fendi.
Discussing Jones’s impact, Bernard Arnault, Chairman and CEO of LVMH, remarked on his unique and multicultural vision that he brought to Fendi, underscoring the positive contribution he made during his tenure. Arnault expressed gratitude, highlighting his anticipation to observe Jones’s continued creativity at Dior Men’s.
In an organisational shift, Pierre-Emmanuel Angeloglou has been named as Fendi’s new CEO, taking over from Serge Brunschwig. This change comes amidst Jones’s departure, indicating a period of transition for the Italian luxury house.
LVMH has stated that the appointment of a new artistic director for Fendi will be forthcoming. This announcement is highly anticipated, as it will chart the future creative direction of the brand. Jones is expected to maintain his pivotal role at Dior, steering the creative aspects of their menswear line.
The departure of Kim Jones from Fendi signals a new era for the brand as it prepares to announce his successor.
