Summary • Véronique Nichanian is stepping down as Hermès Men’s artistic director after an unprecedented 37-year tenure • Her legacy is defined by a commitment to quiet luxury, impeccable craftsmanship, and timeless, sophisticated menswear • Nichanian will present her final collection in January 2026 during Paris Fashion Week, with her successor yet to be announced

A historic chapter in menswear is coming to a close. Véronique Nichanian, the singular artistic director who has guided the Hermès Men’s universe since 1988, is stepping down after an extraordinary 37-year tenure. Nichanian’s departure, announced this week, marks the end of the longest continuous creative directorship at a major fashion house.

Nichanian was personally appointed by then-CEO Jean-Louis Dumas and was respons

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