{"id":1946957,"date":"2026-05-21T08:19:00","date_gmt":"2026-05-21T05:19:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1946957"},"modified":"2026-05-21T08:19:00","modified_gmt":"2026-05-21T05:19:00","slug":"grace-wales-bonner-reportedly-recruits-former-a-p-c-head-of-design-for-hermes-team","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1946957","title":{"rendered":"Grace Wales Bonner Reportedly Recruits Former A.P.C. Head of Design for Herm\u00e8s Team"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/image-cdn.hypb.st\/https%3A%2F%2Fhypebeast.com%2Fimage%2F2026%2F05%2F21%2Fgrace-wales-bonner-hires-former-a-p-c-head-of-design-johngabriel-harrison-for-hermes-team-report-tww.jpg?w=1080&amp;cbr=1&amp;q=90&amp;fit=max&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"col-post-body col\">\n<div class=\"row post-body\">\n<aside class=\"post-body-sidebar\">\n<div class=\"post-body-sidebar-upper\">\n<div class=\"post-body-sidebar-category d-none d-lg-block\">\n<p>    Fashion\n                                                                                                    <\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-sidebar-published d-none d-lg-block\"><time class=\"timeago\" datetime=\"2026-05-21T08:19:00Z\">4 Hrs ago<\/time><\/div>\n<ul class=\"post-body-sidebar-hype-comments-container list-unstyled d-none d-lg-block\">\n<li><span class=\"hype-count grey\"><br \/>\n             78<br \/>\n    <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Views<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"disqus-comment-count\"><span>0<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"d-none d-sm-inline text\">Comments<\/span><\/span>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Comments<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"text\">Save<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"post-body-sidebar-author d-none d-lg-block\">\n<hr class=\"sidebar-divider share-divider\">\n<h6>Text By<\/h6>\n<p><span class=\"author-name\">Zoe Leung<\/span><\/div>\n<hr class=\"sidebar-divider d-none d-lg-block\">\n<div class=\"post-body-sidebar-credentials d-none d-lg-block\">\n<div class=\"credential\">\n<h6>Editor Assistant<\/h6>\n<p><span>Mai Vo<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr class=\"sidebar-divider d-none d-lg-block\">\n<div class=\"post-body-sidebar-share d-none d-lg-block\">\n<h6>Share this article<\/h6>\n<\/div>\n<hr class=\"sidebar-divider d-none d-lg-block\">\n<div class=\"brand-sidebar-widget d-none d-lg-block\">\n<h6>In this Article<\/h6>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<article class=\"post-body-article\">\n<div class=\"post-gallery-container small inner-media\">\n<div class=\"gallery-container post-gallery-contain\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"Grace Wales Bonner Reportedly Recruits Former A.P.C. Head of Design for Herm\u00e8s Team\">\n<div class=\"hb-gallery before-booted full-screen-enabled only-one-cell \" data-images='[{\"image\":{\"description\":\"\",\"caption\":\"\",\"image_caption\":null,\"small\":\"https:\/\/image-cdn.hypb.st\/https%3A%2F%2Fhypebeast.com%2Fimage%2F2026%2F05%2F21%2Fgrace-wales-bonner-hires-former-a-p-c-head-of-design-johngabriel-harrison-for-hermes-team-report-01.jpg?w=480&amp;cbr=1&amp;q=90&amp;fit=max\",\"medium\":\"https:\/\/image-cdn.hypb.st\/https%3A%2F%2Fhypebeast.com%2Fimage%2F2026%2F05%2F21%2Fgrace-wales-bonner-hires-former-a-p-c-head-of-design-johngabriel-harrison-for-hermes-team-report-01.jpg?w=720&amp;cbr=1&amp;q=90&amp;fit=max\",\"large\":\"https:\/\/image-cdn.hypb.st\/https%3A%2F%2Fhypebeast.com%2Fimage%2F2026%2F05%2F21%2Fgrace-wales-bonner-hires-former-a-p-c-head-of-design-johngabriel-harrison-for-hermes-team-report-01.jpg?w=1080&amp;cbr=1&amp;q=90&amp;fit=max\",\"xlarge\":\"https:\/\/image-cdn.hypb.st\/https%3A%2F%2Fhypebeast.com%2Fimage%2F2026%2F05%2F21%2Fgrace-wales-bonner-hires-former-a-p-c-head-of-design-johngabriel-harrison-for-hermes-team-report-01.jpg?w=1440&amp;cbr=1&amp;q=90&amp;fit=max\",\"full\":\"https:\/\/image-cdn.hypb.st\/https%3A%2F%2Fhypebeast.com%2Fimage%2F2026%2F05%2F21%2Fgrace-wales-bonner-hires-former-a-p-c-head-of-design-johngabriel-harrison-for-hermes-team-report-01.jpg?w=1440&amp;cbr=1&amp;q=90&amp;fit=max\"},\"src\":\"https:\/\/hypebeast.com\/image\/2026\/05\/21\/grace-wales-bonner-hires-former-a-p-c-head-of-design-johngabriel-harrison-for-hermes-team-report-01.jpg\",\"alt\":\"Grace Wales Bonner hires former A.P.C Head of Design Johnu2011Gabriel Harrison for Hermu00e8s team reports\",\"width\":1400,\"height\":933,\"credit\":\"Dave Benett\/Getty Images\",\"caption\":\"\",\"creditKey\":\"general\",\"description\":\"\",\"annotations\":null,\"shop\":{\"url\":null,\"label\":null}}]' role=\"list\">\n<div class=\"carousel-cell landscape\" data-gallery-index=\"1\" role=\"listitem\">\n<div class=\"carousel-cell-inner-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"carousel-cell-image-wrapper annotation-container fixed-ratio-3-2\">\n                                                                                                        <source data-srcset=\"https:\/\/image-cdn.hypb.st\/https%3A%2F%2Fhypebeast.com%2Fimage%2F2026%2F05%2F21%2Fgrace-wales-bonner-hires-former-a-p-c-head-of-design-johngabriel-harrison-for-hermes-team-report-01.jpg?q=90&amp;w=1400&amp;cbr=1&amp;fit=max\" media=\"(min-width: 1260px)\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"gallery-meta-container credit-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"credit \">Dave Benett\/Getty Images<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"post-body-top-bar\" class=\"post-body-top-bar d-block d-lg-none\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-share-meta-container\">\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-meta\"><span class=\"post-body-top-bar-category\"><\/p>\n<p>    Fashion<br \/>\n                                                    <\/span><span class=\"post-body-top-bar-published\"><time class=\"timeago\" datetime=\"2026-05-21T08:19:00Z\">4 Hrs ago<\/time><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-hype-comments-container \"><span class=\"hype-count grey\"><br \/>\n             78<br \/>\n    <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Views<\/span><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"disqus-comment-count\"><span>0<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"d-none d-none text\">Comments<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Comments<\/span><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"text\">Save<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-content\">\n<p><b>Summary<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span>According to reports, Grace Wales Bonner has hired John\u2011Gabriel Harrison, former A.P.C. Head of Design, to join her menswear team at Herm\u00e8s<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>If confiremd, Harrison\u2019s minimalist tailoring would complement Bonner\u2019s narrative\u2011driven approach ahead of her January 2027 debut<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span>Grace Wales Bonner<\/span><span>, the <\/span><span>newly appointed creative director of menswear<\/span><span> at <\/span><span>Herm\u00e8s<\/span><span>, is actively building out her creative inner circle ahead of her highly anticipated debut for the historic French luxury house. According to <\/span><i><span>WWD<\/span><\/i><span>, Bonner has recruited <\/span><span>John\u2011Gabriel Harrison<\/span><span>, the former Head of Design from the cult-classic French contemporary label <\/span><span>A.P.C.<\/span><span>, to join her core design team.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>This arrives as the British-Jamaican designer prepares to succeed the legendary V\u00e9ronique Nichanian, who famously steered the vision of Herm\u00e8s menswear for 37 consecutive years. The transition marks a monumental generational and stylistic shift for the legacy maison, signaling a deliberate blend of structural precision and refined Parisian nonchalance for the label\u2019s next chapter.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>The addition of the former A.P.C. design lead brings a wealth of expertise in elevated minimalism, functional wardrobing and clean tailoring \u2014 distinctive traits that have long defined the understated, effortlessly cool aesthetic of the French ready-to-wear brand. This background aligns seamlessly with Wales Bonner\u2019s own scholarly, narrative-driven approach to menswear, which frequently synthesizes exceptional tailoring with rich cultural storytelling.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>As the newly expanded design studio builds creative momentum toward her first official runway collection \u2013 which is formally scheduled to debut in January 2027 \u2013 this key team expansion underscores an ambitious commitment to honoring the heritage house\u2019s uncompromising artisan legacy while confidently introducing a fresh, contemporary look for the modern era.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"show-article\">\n<p>                                                            Read Full Article<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<footer>\n<div class=\"related-stories-main-wrapper\">\n<h3>Related Stories<\/h3>\n<div class=\"stories-container\" data-layer-list-name=\"related_stories\" data-layer-list-offset=\"0\" data-layer-list-child-selector=\".story-item\">\n<div class=\"story-item\" data-layer-item-id=\"6723511\" data-layer-item-blog-id=\"1\" data-layer-item-type=\"post\"><span>&gt;<\/span>Ronnie Fieg Teases Kith x Lionel Messi x adidas Football Jerseys\n                                                                        <\/div>\n<div class=\"story-item\" data-layer-item-id=\"6724245\" data-layer-item-blog-id=\"1\" data-layer-item-type=\"post\"><span>&gt;<\/span>Bad Bunny and Zara Reveal Massive 150-Piece BENITO ANTONIO Collection\n                                                                        <\/div>\n<div class=\"story-item\" data-layer-item-id=\"6724429\" data-layer-item-blog-id=\"1\" data-layer-item-type=\"post\"><span>&gt;<\/span>Palace Skateboards To Open Its First Mainland China Store in Shanghai With an Exclusive Capsule That Makes the City the Point\n                                                                        <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-email-signup-wrapper impression-tracker\">\n<h3>We got you covered. 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Head of Design for Herm\u00e8s Team\">\n<div class=\"hb-gallery before-booted full-screen-enabled only-one-cell \" data-images='[{\"image\":{\"description\":\"\",\"caption\":\"\",\"image_caption\":null,\"small\":\"https:\/\/image-cdn.hypb.st\/https%3A%2F%2Fhypebeast.com%2Fimage%2F2026%2F05%2F21%2Fgrace-wales-bonner-hires-former-a-p-c-head-of-design-johngabriel-harrison-for-hermes-team-report-01.jpg?w=480&amp;cbr=1&amp;q=90&amp;fit=max\",\"medium\":\"https:\/\/image-cdn.hypb.st\/https%3A%2F%2Fhypebeast.com%2Fimage%2F2026%2F05%2F21%2Fgrace-wales-bonner-hires-former-a-p-c-head-of-design-johngabriel-harrison-for-hermes-team-report-01.jpg?w=720&amp;cbr=1&amp;q=90&amp;fit=max\",\"large\":\"https:\/\/image-cdn.hypb.st\/https%3A%2F%2Fhypebeast.com%2Fimage%2F2026%2F05%2F21%2Fgrace-wales-bonner-hires-former-a-p-c-head-of-design-johngabriel-harrison-for-hermes-team-report-01.jpg?w=1080&amp;cbr=1&amp;q=90&amp;fit=max\",\"xlarge\":\"https:\/\/image-cdn.hypb.st\/https%3A%2F%2Fhypebeast.com%2Fimage%2F2026%2F05%2F21%2Fgrace-wales-bonner-hires-former-a-p-c-head-of-design-johngabriel-harrison-for-hermes-team-report-01.jpg?w=1440&amp;cbr=1&amp;q=90&amp;fit=max\",\"full\":\"https:\/\/image-cdn.hypb.st\/https%3A%2F%2Fhypebeast.com%2Fimage%2F2026%2F05%2F21%2Fgrace-wales-bonner-hires-former-a-p-c-head-of-design-johngabriel-harrison-for-hermes-team-report-01.jpg?w=1440&amp;cbr=1&amp;q=90&amp;fit=max\"},\"src\":\"https:\/\/hypebeast.com\/image\/2026\/05\/21\/grace-wales-bonner-hires-former-a-p-c-head-of-design-johngabriel-harrison-for-hermes-team-report-01.jpg\",\"alt\":\"Grace Wales Bonner hires former A.P.C Head of Design Johnu2011Gabriel Harrison for Hermu00e8s team reports\",\"width\":1400,\"height\":933,\"credit\":\"Dave Benett\/Getty Images\",\"caption\":\"\",\"creditKey\":\"general\",\"description\":\"\",\"annotations\":null,\"shop\":{\"url\":null,\"label\":null}}]' role=\"list\">\n<div class=\"carousel-cell landscape\" data-gallery-index=\"1\" role=\"listitem\">\n<div class=\"carousel-cell-inner-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"carousel-cell-image-wrapper annotation-container fixed-ratio-3-2\">\n                                                                                                        <source data-srcset=\"https:\/\/image-cdn.hypb.st\/https%3A%2F%2Fhypebeast.com%2Fimage%2F2026%2F05%2F21%2Fgrace-wales-bonner-hires-former-a-p-c-head-of-design-johngabriel-harrison-for-hermes-team-report-01.jpg?q=90&amp;w=1400&amp;cbr=1&amp;fit=max\" media=\"(min-width: 1260px)\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"gallery-meta-container credit-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"credit \">Dave Benett\/Getty Images<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"post-body-top-bar\" class=\"post-body-top-bar d-block d-lg-none\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-share-meta-container\">\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-meta\"><span class=\"post-body-top-bar-category\"><\/p>\n<p>    Fashion<br \/>\n                                                    <\/span><span class=\"post-body-top-bar-published\"><time class=\"timeago\" datetime=\"2026-05-21T08:19:00Z\">4 Hrs ago<\/time><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-hype-comments-container \"><span class=\"hype-count grey\"><br \/>\n             78<br \/>\n    <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Views<\/span><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"disqus-comment-count\"><span>0<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"d-none d-none text\">Comments<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Comments<\/span><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"text\">Save<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-content\">\n<p><b>Summary<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span>According to reports, Grace Wales Bonner has hired John\u2011Gabriel Harrison, former A.P.C. Head of Design, to join her menswear team at Herm\u00e8s<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>If confiremd, Harrison\u2019s minimalist tailoring would complement Bonner\u2019s narrative\u2011driven approach ahead of her January 2027 debut<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span>Grace Wales Bonner<\/span><span>, the <\/span><span>newly appointed creative director of menswear<\/span><span> at <\/span><span>Herm\u00e8s<\/span><span>, is actively building out her creative inner circle ahead of her highly anticipated debut for the historic French luxury house. According to <\/span><i><span>WWD<\/span><\/i><span>, Bonner has recruited <\/span><span>John\u2011Gabriel Harrison<\/span><span>, the former Head of Design from the cult-classic French contemporary label <\/span><span>A.P.C.<\/span><span>, to join her core design team.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>This arrives as the British-Jamaican designer prepares to succeed the legendary V\u00e9ronique Nichanian, who famously steered the vision of Herm\u00e8s menswear for 37 consecutive years. The transition marks a monumental generational and stylistic shift for the legacy maison, signaling a deliberate blend of structural precision and refined Parisian nonchalance for the label\u2019s next chapter.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>The addition of the former A.P.C. design lead brings a wealth of expertise in elevated minimalism, functional wardrobing and clean tailoring \u2014 distinctive traits that have long defined the understated, effortlessly cool aesthetic of the French ready-to-wear brand. This background aligns seamlessly with Wales Bonner\u2019s own scholarly, narrative-driven approach to menswear, which frequently synthesizes exceptional tailoring with rich cultural storytelling.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>As the newly expanded design studio builds creative momentum toward her first official runway collection \u2013 which is formally scheduled to debut in January 2027 \u2013 this key team expansion underscores an ambitious commitment to honoring the heritage house\u2019s uncompromising artisan legacy while confidently introducing a fresh, contemporary look for the modern era.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"show-article\">\n<p>                                                            Read Full Article<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<footer>\n<div class=\"related-stories-main-wrapper\">\n<h3>Related Stories<\/h3>\n<div class=\"stories-container\" data-layer-list-name=\"related_stories\" data-layer-list-offset=\"0\" data-layer-list-child-selector=\".story-item\">\n<div class=\"story-item\" data-layer-item-id=\"6723511\" data-layer-item-blog-id=\"1\" data-layer-item-type=\"post\"><span>&gt;<\/span>Ronnie Fieg Teases Kith x Lionel Messi x adidas Football Jerseys\n                                                                        <\/div>\n<div class=\"story-item\" data-layer-item-id=\"6724245\" data-layer-item-blog-id=\"1\" data-layer-item-type=\"post\"><span>&gt;<\/span>Bad Bunny and Zara Reveal Massive 150-Piece BENITO ANTONIO Collection\n                                                                        <\/div>\n<div class=\"story-item\" data-layer-item-id=\"6724429\" data-layer-item-blog-id=\"1\" data-layer-item-type=\"post\"><span>&gt;<\/span>Palace Skateboards To Open Its First Mainland China Store in Shanghai With an Exclusive Capsule That Makes the City the Point\n                                                                        <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-email-signup-wrapper impression-tracker\">\n<h3>We got you covered. Don\u2019t miss out on the latest news by signing up for our newsletters.<\/h3>\n<div class=\"terms\">By subscribing, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-author d-block d-lg-none\">\n<hr class=\"sidebar-divider share-divider\">\n<h6>Text By<\/h6>\n<p><span class=\"author-name\">Zoe Leung<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-credentials d-block d-lg-none\">\n<hr class=\"sidebar-divider\">\n<div class=\"credential\">\n<h6>Editor Assistant<\/h6>\n<p><span>Mai Vo<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-share d-block d-lg-none\">\n<hr class=\"sidebar-divider\">\n<h6>Share this article<\/h6>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"brand-post-body-widget\">\n<hr class=\"sidebar-divider d-block d-lg-none\">\n<h6>In this Article<\/h6>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-content-tags\">\n<div class=\"body collapsed\">\n<p>    HermesGrace Wales BonnerJohn\u2011Gabriel Harrison\n                                                            <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/footer>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-sidebar-upper\">\n<div class=\"post-body-sidebar-category d-none d-lg-block\">\n<p>    Fashion\n                                                                                                    <\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-sidebar-published d-none d-lg-block\"><time class=\"timeago\" datetime=\"2026-05-21T08:19:00Z\">4 Hrs ago<\/time><\/div>\n<ul class=\"post-body-sidebar-hype-comments-container list-unstyled d-none d-lg-block\">\n<li><span class=\"hype-count grey\"><br \/>\n             78<br \/>\n    <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Views<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"disqus-comment-count\"><span>0<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"d-none d-sm-inline text\">Comments<\/span><\/span>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Comments<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"text\">Save<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"post-body-sidebar-author d-none d-lg-block\">\n<hr class=\"sidebar-divider share-divider\">\n<h6>Text By<\/h6>\n<p><span class=\"author-name\">Zoe Leung<\/span><\/div>\n<hr class=\"sidebar-divider d-none d-lg-block\">\n<div class=\"post-body-sidebar-credentials d-none d-lg-block\">\n<div class=\"credential\">\n<h6>Editor Assistant<\/h6>\n<p><span>Mai Vo<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr class=\"sidebar-divider d-none d-lg-block\">\n<div class=\"post-body-sidebar-share d-none d-lg-block\">\n<h6>Share this article<\/h6>\n<\/div>\n<hr class=\"sidebar-divider d-none d-lg-block\">\n<div class=\"brand-sidebar-widget d-none d-lg-block\">\n<h6>In this Article<\/h6>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-sidebar-category d-none d-lg-block\">\n<p>    Fashion\n                                                                                                    <\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-sidebar-published d-none d-lg-block\"><time class=\"timeago\" datetime=\"2026-05-21T08:19:00Z\">4 Hrs ago<\/time><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-sidebar-author d-none d-lg-block\">\n<hr class=\"sidebar-divider share-divider\">\n<h6>Text By<\/h6>\n<p><span class=\"author-name\">Zoe Leung<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-sidebar-credentials d-none d-lg-block\">\n<div class=\"credential\">\n<h6>Editor Assistant<\/h6>\n<p><span>Mai Vo<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-sidebar-share d-none d-lg-block\">\n<h6>Share this article<\/h6>\n<\/div>\n<article class=\"post-body-article\">\n<div class=\"post-gallery-container small inner-media\">\n<div class=\"gallery-container post-gallery-contain\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"Grace Wales Bonner Reportedly Recruits Former A.P.C. 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Head of Design, to join her menswear team at Herm\u00e8s<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>If confiremd, Harrison\u2019s minimalist tailoring would complement Bonner\u2019s narrative\u2011driven approach ahead of her January 2027 debut<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span>Grace Wales Bonner<\/span><span>, the <\/span><span>newly appointed creative director of menswear<\/span><span> at <\/span><span>Herm\u00e8s<\/span><span>, is actively building out her creative inner circle ahead of her highly anticipated debut for the historic French luxury house. According to <\/span><i><span>WWD<\/span><\/i><span>, Bonner has recruited <\/span><span>John\u2011Gabriel Harrison<\/span><span>, the former Head of Design from the cult-classic French contemporary label <\/span><span>A.P.C.<\/span><span>, to join her core design team.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>This arrives as the British-Jamaican designer prepares to succeed the legendary V\u00e9ronique Nichanian, who famously steered the vision of Herm\u00e8s menswear for 37 consecutive years. The transition marks a monumental generational and stylistic shift for the legacy maison, signaling a deliberate blend of structural precision and refined Parisian nonchalance for the label\u2019s next chapter.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>The addition of the former A.P.C. design lead brings a wealth of expertise in elevated minimalism, functional wardrobing and clean tailoring \u2014 distinctive traits that have long defined the understated, effortlessly cool aesthetic of the French ready-to-wear brand. This background aligns seamlessly with Wales Bonner\u2019s own scholarly, narrative-driven approach to menswear, which frequently synthesizes exceptional tailoring with rich cultural storytelling.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>As the newly expanded design studio builds creative momentum toward her first official runway collection \u2013 which is formally scheduled to debut in January 2027 \u2013 this key team expansion underscores an ambitious commitment to honoring the heritage house\u2019s uncompromising artisan legacy while confidently introducing a fresh, contemporary look for the modern era.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"show-article\">\n<p>                                                            Read Full Article<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<footer>\n<div class=\"related-stories-main-wrapper\">\n<h3>Related Stories<\/h3>\n<div class=\"stories-container\" data-layer-list-name=\"related_stories\" data-layer-list-offset=\"0\" data-layer-list-child-selector=\".story-item\">\n<div class=\"story-item\" data-layer-item-id=\"6723511\" data-layer-item-blog-id=\"1\" data-layer-item-type=\"post\"><span>&gt;<\/span>Ronnie Fieg Teases Kith x Lionel Messi x adidas Football Jerseys\n                                                                        <\/div>\n<div class=\"story-item\" data-layer-item-id=\"6724245\" data-layer-item-blog-id=\"1\" data-layer-item-type=\"post\"><span>&gt;<\/span>Bad Bunny and Zara Reveal Massive 150-Piece BENITO ANTONIO Collection\n                                                                        <\/div>\n<div class=\"story-item\" data-layer-item-id=\"6724429\" data-layer-item-blog-id=\"1\" data-layer-item-type=\"post\"><span>&gt;<\/span>Palace Skateboards To Open Its First Mainland China Store in Shanghai With an Exclusive Capsule That Makes the City the Point\n                                                                        <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-email-signup-wrapper impression-tracker\">\n<h3>We got you covered. Don\u2019t miss out on the latest news by signing up for our newsletters.<\/h3>\n<div class=\"terms\">By subscribing, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-author d-block d-lg-none\">\n<hr class=\"sidebar-divider share-divider\">\n<h6>Text By<\/h6>\n<p><span class=\"author-name\">Zoe Leung<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-credentials d-block d-lg-none\">\n<hr class=\"sidebar-divider\">\n<div class=\"credential\">\n<h6>Editor Assistant<\/h6>\n<p><span>Mai Vo<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-share d-block d-lg-none\">\n<hr class=\"sidebar-divider\">\n<h6>Share this article<\/h6>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"brand-post-body-widget\">\n<hr class=\"sidebar-divider d-block d-lg-none\">\n<h6>In this Article<\/h6>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-content-tags\">\n<div class=\"body collapsed\">\n<p>    HermesGrace Wales BonnerJohn\u2011Gabriel Harrison\n                                                            <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/footer>\n<\/article>\n<div id=\"post-body-top-bar\" class=\"post-body-top-bar d-block d-lg-none\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-share-meta-container\">\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-meta\"><span class=\"post-body-top-bar-category\"><\/p>\n<p>    Fashion<br \/>\n                                                    <\/span><span class=\"post-body-top-bar-published\"><time class=\"timeago\" datetime=\"2026-05-21T08:19:00Z\">4 Hrs ago<\/time><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-hype-comments-container \"><span class=\"hype-count grey\"><br \/>\n             78<br \/>\n    <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Views<\/span><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"disqus-comment-count\"><span>0<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"d-none d-none text\">Comments<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Comments<\/span><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"text\">Save<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-share-meta-container\">\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-meta\"><span class=\"post-body-top-bar-category\"><\/p>\n<p>    Fashion<br \/>\n                                                    <\/span><span class=\"post-body-top-bar-published\"><time class=\"timeago\" datetime=\"2026-05-21T08:19:00Z\">4 Hrs ago<\/time><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-meta\"><span class=\"post-body-top-bar-category\"><\/p>\n<p>    Fashion<br \/>\n                                                    <\/span><span class=\"post-body-top-bar-published\"><time class=\"timeago\" datetime=\"2026-05-21T08:19:00Z\">4 Hrs ago<\/time><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-hype-comments-container \"><span class=\"hype-count grey\"><br \/>\n             78<br \/>\n    <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Views<\/span><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"disqus-comment-count\"><span>0<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"d-none d-none text\">Comments<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Comments<\/span><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"text\">Save<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-content\">\n<p><b>Summary<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span>According to reports, Grace Wales Bonner has hired John\u2011Gabriel Harrison, former A.P.C. Head of Design, to join her menswear team at Herm\u00e8s<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>If confiremd, Harrison\u2019s minimalist tailoring would complement Bonner\u2019s narrative\u2011driven approach ahead of her January 2027 debut<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span>Grace Wales Bonner<\/span><span>, the <\/span><span>newly appointed creative director of menswear<\/span><span> at <\/span><span>Herm\u00e8s<\/span><span>, is actively building out her creative inner circle ahead of her highly anticipated debut for the historic French luxury house. According to <\/span><i><span>WWD<\/span><\/i><span>, Bonner has recruited <\/span><span>John\u2011Gabriel Harrison<\/span><span>, the former Head of Design from the cult-classic French contemporary label <\/span><span>A.P.C.<\/span><span>, to join her core design team.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>This arrives as the British-Jamaican designer prepares to succeed the legendary V\u00e9ronique Nichanian, who famously steered the vision of Herm\u00e8s menswear for 37 consecutive years. The transition marks a monumental generational and stylistic shift for the legacy maison, signaling a deliberate blend of structural precision and refined Parisian nonchalance for the label\u2019s next chapter.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>The addition of the former A.P.C. design lead brings a wealth of expertise in elevated minimalism, functional wardrobing and clean tailoring \u2014 distinctive traits that have long defined the understated, effortlessly cool aesthetic of the French ready-to-wear brand. This background aligns seamlessly with Wales Bonner\u2019s own scholarly, narrative-driven approach to menswear, which frequently synthesizes exceptional tailoring with rich cultural storytelling.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>As the newly expanded design studio builds creative momentum toward her first official runway collection \u2013 which is formally scheduled to debut in January 2027 \u2013 this key team expansion underscores an ambitious commitment to honoring the heritage house\u2019s uncompromising artisan legacy while confidently introducing a fresh, contemporary look for the modern era.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"show-article\">\n<p>                                                            Read Full Article<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-author d-block d-lg-none\">\n<hr class=\"sidebar-divider share-divider\">\n<h6>Text By<\/h6>\n<p><span class=\"author-name\">Zoe Leung<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-credentials d-block d-lg-none\">\n<hr class=\"sidebar-divider\">\n<div class=\"credential\">\n<h6>Editor Assistant<\/h6>\n<p><span>Mai Vo<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-share d-block d-lg-none\">\n<hr class=\"sidebar-divider\">\n<h6>Share this article<\/h6>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"brand-post-body-widget\">\n<hr class=\"sidebar-divider d-block d-lg-none\">\n<h6>In this Article<\/h6>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-content-tags\">\n<div class=\"body collapsed\">\n<p>    HermesGrace Wales BonnerJohn\u2011Gabriel Harrison\n                                                            <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>[analyse_source url=&#8221;https:\/\/hypebeast.com\/2026\/5\/grace-wales-bonner-hires-former-a-p-c-head-of-design-johngabriel-harrison-for-hermes-team-report&#8221;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/image-cdn.hypb.st\/https%3A%2F%2Fhypebeast.com%2Fimage%2F2026%2F05%2F21%2Fgrace-wales-bonner-hires-former-a-p-c-head-of-design-johngabriel-harrison-for-hermes-team-report-tww.jpg?w=1080&amp;cbr=1&amp;q=90&amp;fit=max&#8221;] Fashion 4 Hrs ago 78 Views 0\u00a0Comments Comments Save Text By Zoe Leung Editor Assistant Mai Vo Share this article In this Article Dave Benett\/Getty Images Fashion 4 Hrs ago 78 Views 0\u00a0Comments Comments Save Summary According to reports, Grace Wales Bonner has hired John\u2011Gabriel Harrison, former A.P.C. 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