Grace Wales Bonner Joins Hermès as Creative Director of Menswear
London-based designer Grace Wales Bonner has joined Hermès as the new creative director of menswear.
Bonner, 35, is known for her eponymous menswear brand, Wales Bonner, and was a member of the host committee for the 2025 Met Gala.
Her appointment makes her the first Black woman to serve as creative director at a major luxury fashion house, succeeding Véronique Nichanian, who held the position for 37 years.
- 2014 Central Saint Martins graduate
- CFDA Award for International Men’s Designer of the Year in 2021
- British Menswear Designer of the Year at the Fashion Awards in 2024
I am deeply honoured to be entrusted with the role of Creative Director of Hermès Men’s Ready-to-Wear.
Bonner previously expressed that working with Hermès would be “a dream” for her.
Author summary: Grace Wales Bonner becomes Hermès new creative director.