Kim Jones Exits Role as Fendi Artistic Director

Kim Jones is stepping down as the artistic director of womenswear and couture at Fendi after a four-year tenure, LVMH announced on Friday. Appointed in September 2020, Jones followed Karl Lagerfeld in the role, significantly shaping Fendi's creative journey with his modern and cross-cultural design approach. He will now focus on his position as the artistic director at Dior Men's.

During his time at Fendi, Jones was credited with rejuvenating the brand's ready-to-wear and couture lines. LVMH highlighted his capacity to blend Fendi's historical essence with contemporary trends, resulting in an "inclusive and innovative approach." Bernard Arnault, CEO of LVMH, commended Jones for his "unique and multicultural vision."

Although no successor for Jones has been named, Fendi hinted at a "new creative organization" to be revealed in the future. The brand, wholly owned by LVMH since 2001, stands as the conglomerate's fourth largest in the fashion sector, following Louis Vuitton, Dior, and Celine. (This story was generated by Newser's AI chatbot. Source: the AP)