“It has been a huge privilege to work with Kim,” said Michael Burke, Vuitton’s chairman and chief executive officer, praising the designer’s “ability to set trends” and talent. “All of us who have been fortunate to work with Kim wish him continued success in his next venture.”
Since taking charge of menswear at the LVMH brand in 2011, Jones increased the brand’s visibility through high-profile collaborations with British artists Jake and Dinos Chapman, and contemporary credibility through a tie-up with streetwear brand Supreme.
Louis Vuitton has not named a successor for Jones, however the rumour mill has already gone into overdrive suggesting that the British designer could be in line to replace Christopher Bailey at Burberry when he bids farewell to the brand in March. Though Jones has no specific experience in womenswear, his CV is an impressive one.
His graduate Central Saint Martins collection was bought by John Gallianoin 2003, and he subsequently launched a namesake label during London Fashion Week in 2003. An opportunity to head up British menswear luxury brand Dunhill came calling in 2008 and he closed his business to pursue the role.
Louis Vuitton has not named a successor for Jones, however the rumour mill has already gone into overdrive suggesting that the British designer could be in line to replace Christopher Bailey at Burberry when he bids farewell to the brand in March. Though Jones has no specific experience in womenswear, his CV is an impressive one.
His graduate Central Saint Martins collection was bought by John Gallianoin 2003, and he subsequently launched a namesake label during London Fashion Week in 2003. An opportunity to head up British menswear luxury brand Dunhill came calling in 2008 and he closed his business to pursue the role.
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