Kim Jones Departs Fendi After Four Years to Focus on Dior Men's
The designer leaves his role as artistic director at Fendi, marking a significant shift in the fashion landscape.
- Kim Jones, who succeeded Karl Lagerfeld at Fendi in 2020, steps down to concentrate on his position at Dior Men.
- Jones is credited with integrating modern and cross-cultural aesthetics with Fendi's historical heritage during his tenure.
- Fendi has yet to announce a successor, but plans for a new creative organization are underway.
- Jones' departure is part of a broader trend of high-profile changes in the fashion industry's leadership.
- Fendi, owned by LVMH, is the fourth largest brand under the conglomerate, following Louis Vuitton, Dior, and Celine.