Courrèges appoints Drew Henry as artistic director
Courrèges appoints Drew Henry as artistic director
The designer, a Phoebe Philo alum who cut his teeth at Céline, J.W. Anderson and Burberry, takes the helm at the Artemis-owned Paris house.
Courrèges is stepping into a new era with the appointment of Drew Henry as artistic director, a move that signals the Paris-based house's next chapter under Artémis ownership. Henry, a Central Saint Martins graduate who cut his teeth at Phoebe Philo’s Céline studio, will succeed Nicolas Di Felice at the helm. His résumé also includes time at J.W. Anderson and Burberry, highlighting a blend of modern tailoring and sharp minimalism that Courrèges has cultivated in recent seasons.
Insiders describe Henry as optimistic, clear, and grounded—traits that align with Courrèges' forward-looking but heritage-conscious approach. The hire continues a trend of Philo alumni assuming leadership roles at major houses, underscoring a broader shift in Parisian fashion leadership. With Henry's appointment, Courrèges aims to refresh its design language while staying true to its signature sense of structure and futurist silhouettes.
Analysts expect Henry to bring a contemporary sensibility to Courrèges' feminine codes, potentially expanding the brand's couture and ready-to-wear appeal while maintaining its architectural lines. The move will be watched closely as the fashion world anticipates what a Henry-led collection might look like in the coming seasons.
