Kim Jones is leaving his position as artistic director of Fendi after a four-year stint at Fendi, but will continue to design Dior Men, LVMH (the French conglomerate that owns Fendi) said today.
“Kim Jones and Fendi jointly announce today that Mr. Jones is stepping down from his role as artistic director of womenswear and couture at Fendi. Mr. Jones will now concentrate fully on his role of artistic director at Dior Men’s,” LVMH said in a brief statement.
“Kim Jones made significant contributions to the brand’s creative legacy, seamlessly integrating his modern and cross-cultural aesthetics with Fendi’s historical heritage. Under his leadership, the maison reinvented its ready-to-wear and couture collections, offering an inclusive and innovative approach to fashion that constantly renewed Fendi’s Italian codes. Throughout his four years, Jones’ work was wholly guided by passion and creativity,” LVMH continued.
The British designer took over Fendi haute couture, ready-to-wear, and fur from the late Karl Lagerfeld in 2020. Silvia Venturini Fendi remained creative director of accessories, men’s, and childrenswear at the family brand, while her daughter Delfina Delettrez (Jones’s muse) continued to design jewelry during his time.
The chairman and CEO of LVMH, Bernard Arnault, commented on the departure: “Kim Jones is a highly talented designer who has brought his unique and multicultural vision to Fendi over the past four years. I would like to thank him for his contribution and look forward to continuing to witness his creativity for Dior Men’s”.
Fendi’s new creative structure will be disclosed in due course, according to LVMH.
