Kim Jones Steps Down as Fendi Artistic Director

Kim Jones is stepping down as artistic director of Fendi after a four-year tenure, during which he succeeded the late Karl Lagerfeld and contributed significantly to the brand's haute couture and ready-to-wear lines. He will continue his role at Dior Homme, where he has been since 2018. The announcement aligns with a broader shakeup within LVMH, which has seen other high-profile designer changes, including Hedi Slimane's exit from Celine. Jones is credited with modernizing Fendi's aesthetic by integrating cross-cultural influences and reducing the brand's reliance on fur. LVMH has indicated a new creative structure for Fendi will be announced in the future, as speculation grows about potential successors, including discussions with Pierpaolo Piccioli. This leadership change reflects the ongoing challenges facing the luxury fashion industry amid economic pressures and shifting consumer behaviors.