Véronique Nichanian - Designer, Creative Director of Hermès Menswear

[Kanzai]

Call me crazy but why not Kris Van Assche?
Or even a return of Tomas Maier or Ramesh Nair to Hermes. They only did the womenswear there so it will be different for them…

Yes, Kris is a great choice! Another people with French in a way sensibility is Veronique Branquinho – though her aesthetics can bee a bit moody/instropective but she had done sh*ts at Delvaux so it’s not gonna be a big deal.

Lucas imo is too edgy/street-fighter for Hermes.

 

[jeanclaude]

They should look for someone with talent, nationality does not matter. Chauvinists... 🤮

 

[Lola701]

They should look for someone with talent, nationality does not matter. Chauvinists... 🤮

Yes but having worked with Artisans, it makes things so much easier…Really! Believe me.

The same thing for Chanel. It was obvious that they would choose a French or French/speaking person.

You can’t adapt that much of a workforce to one person.

 

[tricotineacetat]

Yes, Kris is a great choice! Another people with French in a way sensibility is Veronique Branquinho – though her aesthetics can bee a bit moody/instropective but she had done sh*ts at Delvaux so it’s not gonna be a big deal.

Lucas imo is too edgy/street-fighter for Hermes.

I love the idea of Veronique for Hermès! 😍

 

[tricotineacetat]

Lucas would be great too. He has a sense of luxury and ease around his work.
I didn’t liked his too short jackets at Lanvin (I hate short blazers on men) but it was insanely elegant.

Kris is great too, in a way in terms of modernity.

The great thing about Hermes is that it’s almost an exercise de style in « no-fashion » so, whoever takes over will have to adapt themselves to the world of the brand. It’s really a culture of it own.

Maybe Tomas would be too much of a throwback but his BV was great in menswear. Again, modernity.

The ethos of Hermès serves as a beautiful counter balance at the other end of the spectrum of fashion, I very much agree it would be fatal if that changed and the company went too far into the 'fashionable' territory - Hermès products should feel timelessly beautiful and provide a sense of versatility, much like their bags. Something you can pass down.

When he is at his best, Lucas' design has that ageless quality - Something that feels classic but with depth of texture from the fabrics. In any case, he ranks pretty high for me as a designer that needs to come back - Much like Veronique who has always been great with tailored separates, knits and outerwear (essentially the 'vestiaire' approach of Hermès). She also has a great eye for footwear and in tandem with Pierre Hardy, I bet their accessories would be a great success!