Fendi has named a new artistic director of the historic Italian brand, where Karl Lagerfeld served for 54 years
Photo: Stephane Cardinale/Corbis via Getty Images On Wednesday morning, Fendi announced that Kim Jones will replace Karl Lagerfeld as the women’s artistic director of the historic Italian brand, where Lagerfeld served for 54 years. It’s a huge role to fill — Jones will not only be responsible for designing women’s ready-to-wear, but also haute couture and fur collections.
Even if you aren’t familiar with Jones, you may be aware of his work. Under his direction, Vuitton launched its “brilliant troll” of a Supreme collaboration. At Dior, he also collaborated with Nike on a pair of much sought-after Jordans; he’s also collaborated more recently with Stussy.
Silvia Venturini Fendi, the only remaining family member at the brand, extended her “warmest welcome” to Jones in a release on Wednesday, expressing that the two are already bonded by “deep respect and friendship.” Venturini Fendi grew up watching Lagerfeld, and stepped into his role following the designer’s death in February 2019.
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