Breaking News: Kim Jones Tapped To Design Fendi's Womenswear
He will continue to serve as Dior Men's artistic director
Kim Jones has been tapped to design Fendi's womenswear line. Which will see Silvia Fendi reprising her role designing menswear and accessories when Jones officially arrives. He will continue to serve as Dior Men's artistic director.
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Breaking News: Kim Jones Tapped To Design Fendi's Womenswear
Jones was previously the menswear director at Louis Vuitton, before joining Dior's menswear business in 2018. He reimagined the house codes with his proclivity for sports and streetwear, ultimately reinvigorating the menswear line. It was the perfect confluence of luxury fashion and streetwear, which is probably best embodied by the Bar Suit—which offers the best of both worlds.
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Jones track record of bringing new ideas to turn heritage brands contemporary again, without losing any of its historical significance and more importantly, its luxury factor, speaks for itself. Needless to say, all eyes will be on him to see if he can work his magic once again—amidst a global pandemic no less.
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