British designer Grace Wales Bonner, founder of her self-named brand, has been appointed as the creative director of menswear for French luxury company Hermès. At 35, she becomes the first black woman to lead a major fashion house. Wales Bonner succeeds 71-year-old French designer Véronique Nichanian, who led Hermès’ men’s division for 37 years. Her debut collection for the brand will be unveiled in January 2027.