British designer Kim Jones has announced his departure from Dior Men, closing a remarkable seven-year chapter. His departure, announced this week, follows his final collection for Fall/Winter 2025 and France’s highest honor, the Chevalier de la Légion d’Honneur, presented by Anna Wintour.
Since 2018, Kim Jones has transformed Dior Men into a magnet for the new generation of luxury, combining traditional tailoring with boundary-pushing partnerships. His appointment brought unprecedented attention to Dior Men, attracting both established luxury clients and younger fashion enthusiasts. Under Jones’ leadership, Dior became synonymous with elevated streetwear and artistic dialogue – a legacy that Delphine Arnault, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Christian Dior Couture, praised as “reinterpreting the house’s heritage with genuine freedom of tone.”
Jones arrived at Dior Men after a similar seven-year tenure at Louis Vuitton, where he redefined luxury’s relationship with street culture. At Dior, he has continued that momentum, blending technical precision with collaborations with artists such as Kaws, Daniel Arsham, Shawn Stussy, 1017 Alyx 9SM and Raymond Pettibon. Perhaps most notably, his 2020 Air Jordan 1 OG Dior sneakers drew registration requests from approximately 5 million potential buyers. “It was a true honor to have been able to create my collections within the house of Dior, a symbol of absolute excellence,” Jones said in his farewell statement, thanking the studio teams and collaborators who “brought my creations to life.”
Three months ago, Jones also stepped down from Fendi after an eventful four-year collaboration, designing womenswear and haute couture. His successor at Fendi has not yet been named.
Before Kim Jones led Dior Men, the brand’s menswear direction saw other influential names. Belgian designer Kris Van Assche led Dior Homme from 2007 to 2018, following Hedi Slimane‘s tenure from 2000 to 2007. Slimane had taken over from Patrick Lavoix, who had led Christian Dior Monsieur since 1992. It was Slimane who renamed the line Dior Homme and expanded its reach.
Jones, a graduate of Central Saint Martins, built his reputation early when John Galliano bought his final student collection. His own men’s label, launched in 2003, mixed sporty energy with streetwear edge for eight seasons, catching the attention of Dunhill, where he later served as Creative director from 2008 to 2011.
Recognition followed steadily. Queen Elizabeth II honored Jones as an Officer of the Order of the British Empire in 2020 for his contributions to fashion, while the Council of Fashion Designers of America named him International Men’s Designer of the Year that same year. He has won the British Fashion Awards four times – in 2006, 2009, 2019 and 2021 – and his early roles included work with Alexander McQueen, Mulberry, Hugo Boss and Umbro.
Speculation now turns to Jones’ successor. While Dior remains tight-lipped, industry analysts suggest Loewe‘s Jonathan Anderson as a potential candidate.
