Dries Van Noten Steps Down, Michael Kors Mulling Succession
Is the fashion industry finally coming to grips with planned, unhurried succession strategies for its famous creative leaders?
WWD broke the news on Tuesday that Dries Van Noten was stepping down in June after nearly four decades in fashion — and a glorious, slow-building fashion career.
His last show in his current role will be his men’s show for the spring 2025 season, scheduled for Paris Fashion Week, while his studio has been conscripted to design the next women’s show this fall.
“In due time, we will announce the designer who will continue the story,” Van Noten said in a…