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MILAN, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 20: Fashion designer Kim Jones walks the runway at the Fendi fashion show during the Milan Fashion Week Womenswear Spring\/Summer 2024 on September 20, 2023 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Estrop\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

After seven years at the helm of Dior Homme<\/a>, Kim Jones has officially stepped down as Artistic Director, marking the end of an era for the House\u2019s menswear division. The news, confirmed via a statement<\/a> from Dior, signals yet another high-profile departure amid a season of shifts across the luxury fashion landscape.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe House of Dior wishes to express its deepest gratitude to Kim Jones,\u201d the statement read. \u201cHe has accelerated the development of Men\u2019s collections internationally and has greatly contributed to the worldwide influence of the House by creating an inspiring wardrobe that is both classic and contemporary and connected to some artists of our time.\u201d<\/p>\n

During Jones\u2019 tenure at Dior Homme, the British designer seamlessly translated the Maison\u2019s savoir-faire into a contemporary menswear vernacular\u2014melding heritage codes with an avant-garde sensibility. From reinterpreting founder Christian Dior\u2019s feminine silhouettes through a modern masculine lens to fostering monumental collaborations with the likes of Kaws, Hylton Nel, and Travis Scott<\/a>, his creative direction set a new precedent for menswear.<\/p>\n

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MAY 01: (L-R) Kim Jones and Kate Moss attend The 2023 Met Gala Celebrating “Karl Lagerfeld: A Line Of Beauty” at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 01, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Theo Wargo\/Getty Images for Karl Lagerfeld)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

His final presentation, an emotional show in Paris last week, saw models descend a grand staircase blindfolded with ribbons, wearing garments inspired by Dior\u2019s iconic Ligne H silhouette. The collection reveal was followed by an intimate ceremony, during which Jones was honoured with the prestigious French Legion of Honor award\u2014a fitting tribute to his indelible impact on the brand.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt was a true honour to have been able to create my collections within the House of Dior, a symbol of absolute excellence,\u201d Jones reflected in the announcement. \u201cI express my deep gratitude to my studio and the ateliers who have accompanied me on this wonderful journey\u2026 Lastly, I feel sincere gratitude towards Bernard and Delphine Arnault, who have given me their full support.\u201d<\/p>\n

His departure comes amid seismic industry changes. From Chanel<\/a> and Bottega Veneta<\/a> to Celine<\/a>, Valentino<\/a>, and Maison Margiela<\/a>, mass leadership swaps have left observers wondering where these major talents might land and\u00a0stay<\/em>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

With his departure, Jones leaves behind a legacy of innovation and cultural resonance at Dior that bolstered its menswear offering with a contemporary edge and deep appreciation for detail.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":42672,"featured_media":60820,"template":"","format":"standard","categories":[65,35],"yoast_head":"\nKim Jones Announces Exit From Dior Homme<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Kim Jones will step down as the creative director from Dior Homme, a position he has helmed for seven years.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/me\/articles\/kim-jones-exits-dior\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Breaking: Kim Jones Announces Exit From Dior\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Kim Jones 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