British-Jamaican designer Grace Wales Bonner has been appointed Creative Director of Menswear at Hermès, succeeding Véronique Nichanian after 37 years. Her appointment marks a historic milestone as the first Black woman to lead a major European luxury fashion house. A Central Saint Martins graduate and founder of her eponymous label, Wales Bonner is celebrated for her blend of precise tailoring, sportswear influences, and Afro-Atlantic cultural narratives. Her first collection for Hermès is set to debut in January 2027.