Jamaican-British Designer Grace Wales Bonner Named Creative Director of Hermès Menswear⁠ ⁠ Blogged by: Thinktank⁠ ⁠ Jamaican-British designer #GraceWalesBonner has been officially announced as the new creative director of menswear at #Hermès, marking a groundbreaking moment in fashion history. The move places one of the industry’s most visionary young designers at the heart of one of France’s oldest and most respected luxury houses.⁠ ⁠ Grace takes over from Véronique Nichanian, who led Hermès menswear for nearly 40 years. Her appointment marks a generational and cultural shift, bringing a new voice rooted in global influence, craftsmanship, and identity.⁠ ⁠ Born in London to a Jamaican father and English mother, Wales Bonner launched her eponymous label in 2014. Her brand quickly became known for its fusion of European tailoring with Afro-Atlantic cultural storytelling, a balance of refinement and soul that redefined how luxury can look and feel.⁠ ⁠ Her upcoming Hermès debut, expected ...