Fashion
Hermès has officially announced the appointment of Grace Wales Bonner as its new Creative Director of Men’s Ready-to-Wear. The groundbreaking move positions the acclaimed London-based designer at the helm of one of luxury’s most prestigious men’s portfolios.
Wales Bonner, the founder and Artistic Director of her eponymous label, will present her first collection for the house in January 2027. She brings a decade of critical acclaim to the role, having developed a signature approach to menswear that masterfully blends craft, culture, and contemporary innovation. Her accolades include the CFDA Award for International Men’s Designer of the Year in 2021 and the title of British Menswear Designer of the Year at the 2024 Fashion Awards.
Pierre-Alexis Dumas, General Artistic Director of Hermès, said “I am really pleased to welcome Grace to the Hermès Artistic Director family. Her take on contemporary fashion, craft and culture will contribute to shaping Hermès men’s style, melding the house’s heritage with a confident look on the now.”
In her own statement, Wales Bonner acknowledged the significance of the new role. “I am deeply honoured to be entrusted with the role of Creative Director of Hermès Men’s Ready-to-Wear,” she said. “It is a dream realised to embark on this new chapter, following in a lineage of inspired craftspeople and designers.”
The appointment marks a pivotal moment for Hermès, as it entrusts its men’s aesthetic to one of the most distinctive and intellectually rigorous voices in modern fashion.
