US EditionHermes Menswear Designer Nichanian to Step Down After 37 Years: Company
Véronique Nichanian ends her 37-year tenure as Hermès menswear artistic director with a final collection during Paris men’s week; menswear now accounts for 28% of Hermès sales.
- Veronique Nichanian, Hermès' longest-serving creative director, will step down after 37 years, as confirmed by a spokeswoman for the house.
- Nichanian stated, "It is time to pass the torch," emphasizing her desire to spend more time fulfilling a long-standing dream in Japan.
- Hermès praised Nichanian's contributions, noting that the men's universe owes much of its success to her work.
- Despite a dip in the luxury market, Hermès reported a revenue increase of over seven percent in the first half of 2025, reaching eight billion euros.
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Hermes designer Veronique Nichanian to depart after 37 years
Veronique Nichanian, artistic director of menswear styles at Hermes, is departing after 37 years at the brand, Hermes confirmed on Friday. Her departure comes amid a sector-wide designer overhaul with dozens of high-end fashion brands recruiting new designers, including Matthieu Blazy, 41, at Chanel and Jonathan Anderson, 41, at Dior. Nichanian, 71, has designed menswear looks for the French label since 1988. Her departure was first reported in …
After almost four decades leading the Hermès male line, designer Véronique Nichanian announced her departure. The firm confirmed that she will present her latest collection on January 24, 2026, in the framework of the Paris Fashion Week autumn-winter 2026-2027.
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Hermes Designer Veronique Nichanian to Depart After 37 Years
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