Overview
- Hermès issued an official statement confirming Nichanian’s departure and said her final collection will show on Jan. 24 during Paris Men’s Fashion Week.
- The house has not named a successor, though French reporting indicates an announcement is expected in the coming days.
- Nichanian said she had been discussing the handover with CEO Axel Dumas and artistic director Pierre-Alexis Dumas for a year or two.
- According to sources, an internal successor could be selected, with long-serving deputy Benjamin Brett cited as a possibility.
- Hermès enters the transition with solid results, reporting 6% first-half 2025 sales growth and ready-to-wear and accessories representing 28% of revenue.