Kim Jones Steps Down As Fendi Artistic Director After Taking Over for the Late Karl Lagerfeld in 2020

Kim Jones is leaving his role at Fendi!

The 51-year-old fashion designer has served as the brand’s artistic director for the last four years, succeeding the late Karl Lagerfeld in 2020 after his passing the year before.

In a statement, LVMH (who owns the fashion house) CEO Bernard Arnault praised Kim for this work with the brand.

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“Kim Jones is a highly talented designer who has brought his unique and multicultural vision to Fendi over the past four years. I would like to thank him for his contribution and look forward to continuing to witness his creativity at Dior Men’s,” Bernard said, via Vogue.

While he is leaving Fendi, Kim will continue his role of creative director at Dior Men’s, where he has been since 2018.

In addition, Silvia Venturini Fendi will stay on as Fendi‘s creative director of accessories, men’s and childrenswear and her daughter Delfina Delettrez will also remain in the brand’s jewelry arm.

Kim has previously helmed Louis Vuitton Men’s from 2011-2018. Pharrell Williams is currently creative director of LV Men’s, unveiling his first collection back in June 2023.

A replacement for Kim‘s role at Fendi has not been announced yet, and will be revealed at a later time.

This is the second exit from a big fashion house in the last couple weeks after Hedi Slimane left Celine.