After seven years of shaping Dior Homme into a powerhouse of razor-sharp tailoring, art-world collaborations, and just the right amount of streetwear swagger, Kim Jones is officially stepping down. The house of Dior confirmed his departure today, sending the fashion world into a tailspin as we collectively wonder: What’s next for Jones? And more importantly, who could possibly fill his ultra-polished shoes?
Jones took the reins at Dior’s menswear division in 2018, fresh off a wildly successful tenure at Louis Vuitton. From the get-go, his vision was clear: Dior Homme was going to be regal, refined, and—lest anyone think he was allergic to pop culture—collaboration-heavy. Under his watch, the house linked its storied heritage with the demands of a new, hype-fueled generation. One moment, he was crafting poetically draped suiting inspired by Christian Dior himself; the next, he was dropping a Nike collab that had sneakerheads in a frenzy. The result? Dior’s men’s business skyrocketed, with sales reportedly jumping fivefold in his first five years.
Delphine Arnault, Dior’s CEO, and LVMH royalty, praised Jones for “constantly reinterpreting the House’s heritage with genuine freedom of tone and surprising, highly desirable artistic collaborations.” Translation: He made menswear at Dior not just relevant, but essential. And that’s no easy feat in an industry where heritage houses often struggle to keep up with changing consumer appetites.
As for Jones, he’s keeping it gracious. “It was a true honor to create my collections within the House of Dior, a symbol of absolute excellence,” he said in a statement, thanking his team, his collaborators, and, of course, the Arnaults for their support. Notably absent? Any hints at what’s next on his agenda.
The question of his successor remains a mystery, and speculation is already running wild. Will Dior double down on high-fashion grandeur? Go edgier? Bring in a wild card? Whatever the answer, one thing’s for sure: Kim Jones has left an indelible mark on Dior Homme, and whoever steps up next has big, impeccably crafted boots to fill.
