Designer Kim Jones has left his position as artistic director of LVMH-owned Dior Men, according to multiple Instagram posts on Friday from Jones and Dior.
“The House of Dior wishes to express its deepest gratitude to @KimJonesStudio, who has accelerated the development of Men’s collections internationally and has greatly contributed to the worldwide influence of the House by creating an inspiring wardrobe that is both classic and contemporary, and connected to some artists of our time,” read a statement posted to both the Jones and Dior accounts.
Jones was hired to lead the menswear creative team at Dior in 2018. Prior to that, he was men’s creative director at Louis Vuitton, a role currently held by Pharrell Williams.
“It was a true honor to have been able to create my collections within the House of Dior, a symbol of absolute excellence,” Jones said on Instagram. “I express my deep gratitude to my studio and the ateliers who have accompanied me on this wonderful journey. They have brought my creations to life. I would also like to take this opportunity to thank the artists and friends I have met through my collaborations. Lastly, I feel sincere gratitude towards Bernard and Delphine Arnault, who have given me their full support.”
Jones showed his latest menswear collection for Dior on Jan. 24. No successor has been named, and Jones did not announce his upcoming plans.
“With all his talent and creativity, he has constantly reinterpreted the House’s heritage with genuine freedom of tone and surprising, highly desirable artistic collaborations,” Delphine Arnault, chairman and CEO of Christian Dior Couture, said in an additional Instagram post.
She also thanked Jones for his work and expressed gratitude to Lucy Beeden, the design director for Dior Men, as well as Jones’ studio and ateliers.
Jones’ departure comes at a pivotal time for luxury fashion, which saw a flurry of creative director changes in 2024 and had multiple unfilled positions as 2025 began.
Earlier this week, LVMH posted fiscal 2024 revenue of 84.7 billion euros, or about $88.3 billion, representing a 2% year-over-year decline. Profits were down 14% for the period.
