Kim Jones is stepping down as the artistic director of Dior Homme after seven influential years at the helm. His final bow came just after the brand’s AW25 menswear show, which turned out to be one of the season’s most talked-about moments. Now, the man who helped reshape modern menswear is turning the page on yet another chapter.
Jones, who left Louis Vuitton to join Dior in 2018, brought sharp tailoring and street-level cool to the luxury house, introducing collaborations with artists and pushing the envelope season after season. In a heartfelt statement shared by Dior, Jones thanked his studio, atelier teams, and the Arnault family, calling it “a true honor” to have created within a house known for its “absolute excellence.”
In a move that signaled the shift before it was made public, Jones wiped his Instagram clean just one day prior to the official announcement. While his next move hasn’t been confirmed, speculation is already swirling—especially with his recent exit from Fendi, where he had also been steering the creative direction since 2020 following the death of Karl Lagerfeld.
Dior hasn’t announced who will step into the role, but all eyes are on Jonathan Anderson of Loewe, whose name keeps surfacing in fashion insider circles.
As Jones exits, he leaves behind a redefined vision of menswear that blended the elegance of couture with the pulse of the streets. Wherever he goes next, the industry will be watching closely.
