Hermes Menswear Creative Chief Veronique Nichanian to Leave After Nearly Four Decades

By Andrea Figueras

Hermes said its artistic director of menswear, Veronique Nichanian, would step down after her last show for the French luxury house in January after 37 years at the company.

The maker of luxury Birkin bags said Friday that the designer's final collection would be presented at this season's Paris Fashion Week.

"Veronique Nichanian has written, with tremendous talent, the story of men's ready-to-wear at Hermes and has applied her vision across the entire men's universe," the company said Friday.

For nearly 40 years, Nichanian's collections have found strong and consistent success with clients all over the world, the group said. It didn't name a successor.

"Working for Hermes since 1988 has been an immense pleasure," Nichanian said. "My wish has always been to create clothes of today for the long term."

The move is the latest in a series of creative shifts across the luxury space as brands try to regain consumers' appeal with fresh designs amid a global downturn in demand for high-end goods. Labels including Christian Dior, Fendi, Gucci and Chanel have recently hired new designers.

Despite the slowdown, Hermes has been able to weather the storm, helped by its well-heeled customers, who have continued to indulge themselves with luxuries. By contrast, brands that target less affluent consumers have been harder hit.

Write to Andrea Figueras at andrea.figueras@wsj.com

(END) Dow Jones Newswires

October 17, 2025 06:41 ET (10:41 GMT)