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See - Sada Elbalad
27-07-2025
- Entertainment
- See - Sada Elbalad
French-Armenian Designer Véronique Nichanian on Shaping the World of Menswear
Rana Atef Véronique Nichanian, the artistic director of Hermès Men's Universe, joined the French luxury brand as a designer of ready-to-wear menswear in 1988. Before Hermès, she worked for 12 years with Italian fashion designer Nino Cerruti, eventually co-leading the men's collections, after graduating from the École de la Chambre Syndicale de la Couture Parisienne in 1976. She is one of the few women who design menswear collections and emphasizes color, the blend of traditional and innovative materials, and meticulous detailing — the hallmarks of Hermès' understated elegance. When asked, 'What's your idea of a perfectly dressed man?' Véronique responds: 'I don't conform to fixed ideals of masculinity; I believe men should express their individuality through their style. My design process isn't about creating a fixed look; I focus on crafting each item as a distinctive piece. I begin by designing each item — whether pants, a jacket, or a sweater — before carefully combining them. Each piece is designed to stand on its own, allowing for versatility and personal expression. When curating fashion shows, I choose pieces as one would from their own wardrobe, emphasizing a natural and authentic approach to dressing.' She adds: 'I'd like more people to realize that we're not just making clothes — we're making clothes that are meant to last. I'm very clear about where I'm headed, and I strive to make fashion more exciting for men each season by proposing new fabric combinations and introducing new materials. Not necessarily new shapes, because I love simple shapes that deserve reinterpretation. You need to touch the fabrics and wear the clothes to notice all the details. I know how to design a sharp suit, but the challenge lies in defining a casual yet elegant style. I don't want to be classic or traditional, nor do I want to follow trends. I want to stand at the edge of modernity.' In a way, Nichanian has accomplished for Hermès what the brand itself set out to do. When Hermès appointed her to lead the menswear division in 1988, the house was undergoing reinvention under Jean-Louis Dumas, the grandson of founder Thierry Hermès, and was far from the ambitious powerhouse it is today. Nichanian not only laid the foundations of Hermès menswear, but can also rightly claim to have built the modern men's clothing line stone by stone — beginning in an era before GPS, Pretty Woman, and the World Wide Web. read more 15 Ludicrous Cosplay Costumes That Will Blow You Away Watch... Dorra's natural beauty will blow your mind in latest photo session Exercising For As Little As 150 Minutes A Week Will Make You Happier، Study Claims ARIES: Your Horoscope for April 7 FDA Now Considers Vaping A Rising Epidemic In High School Lifestyle How to make Dried salted fish (feseekh) -By Chef El-Sherbini Lifestyle Batarekh Dip & Sardine Dip Lifestyle Best of Easter cookie and cakes Lifestyle ARIES friendship News Israeli-Linked Hadassah Clinic in Moscow Treats Wounded Iranian IRGC Fighters Arts & Culture "Jurassic World Rebirth" Gets Streaming Date News China Launches Largest Ever Aircraft Carrier Videos & Features Tragedy Overshadows MC Alger Championship Celebration: One Fan Dead, 11 Injured After Stadium Fall Lifestyle Get to Know 2025 Eid Al Adha Prayer Times in Egypt Arts & Culture South Korean Actress Kang Seo-ha Dies at 31 after Cancer Battle Business Egyptian Pound Undervalued by 30%, Says Goldman Sachs Sports Get to Know 2025 WWE Evolution Results News "Tensions Escalate: Iran Probes Allegations of Indian Tech Collaboration with Israeli Intelligence" Arts & Culture Hawass Foundation Launches 1st Course to Teach Ancient Egyptian Language
Hypebeast
30-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Hypebeast
Hermès Unveils Breathable and Tailored Looks for SS26
Summary Hermèsrecently unveiled itsSpring/Summer 2026 collectionatParis Fashion Weekunder the creative direction ofVéronique Nichanian. Centered around the theme 'Summer in the City,' the collection emphasizes breathable, flowy fabrics in soft monochromatic hues of brown, punctuated by occasional strikes of green. The presentation felt effortlessly refined — designed for a discreetly relaxed, modern man of quiet wealth. Each piece was crafted with precision, tailored to drape perfectly along the body's silhouette, offering a clean yet visually intentional aesthetic. While much of the collection leaned toward structured and fitted ensembles, several standout looks introduced contrast with loose, flowing silhouettes that added textural dimension. One of the collection's most notable feats was its innovative use of leather — a material typically reserved for colder seasons. Hermès reimagined it for summer by crafting an off-white leather shirt featuring openwork stitching from the shoulders down the sleeves, enhancing breathability while maintaining sophistication. The look was completed with a tonal fringe-detailed scarf and brown tailored trousers, embodying the collection's blend of quiet luxury and urban ease. Overall, Hermès' SS26 collection masterfully balances ease and elegance, offering a refined urban wardrobe that redefines seasonal dressing with subtle innovation and timeless sophistication.
Fashion Network
30-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Fashion Network
Hermès: Summer in the city
"Hot town, summer in the city," were the lyrics to B.B. King's greatest classic, and the leitmotif of an insouciantly chic Hermès collection staged on a steamy Saturday in Paris. See catwalk Presented inside the Conseil de Surveillance, a temple to French 1930s Rationalist architecture, a beautiful building sadly devoid of air conditioning. So much so, the cast looked the coolest people – literally and figuratively – at this show. An airy collection, where trousers were made of leather lattice material, and cardigans in knitted leather. Half the shirts had openings, inserts or little fabric windows, 'latticed with light and air,' in the words of Hermès designer, Véronique Nichanian. Lightness in leisure, with striking new proportions - wide pants and short jackets – and a huge sense of ease. 'It's about a guy being cool in the city, and the sense of the wind blowing through it,' added Nichanian. She opened with surgical smocks or Henleys – in second-skin calfskin, all worn with a new fringed foulard. Not a tie anywhere. Then played around with multifunctional garments – chemise jackets or safari/parkas. When she did work with exotic skins, she used them in hunters gilets. Her leather sandals full of slits; her flip flops were trimmed with rope. Over a dozen guys carried huge, big bags, totes, weekenders or sailor keep-alls. See catwalk 'I love a great big bag, since I am a tiny one,' laughed the diminutive, but always dynamic designer. Big deep bags made in canvas and leather, or finished in prints of show jumpers or a dancing monkey, 'just for fun, as we need a little more these days.' After last season, when she stunned Hermès veterans with a squadron of shorts, Nichanian this time abandoned them completely, just when every second menswear collection had multiple short pants options. She made it her much admired understated palette of putty, string, vanilla, dust and coffee, and produced in the finest fabrics available, there is no better statement of easy elegance in menswear today than Hermès. The opening lines of King's classic tune rhymes: 'Hot town, summer in the city. Back of my neck getting' dirty and gritty.' Nothing could be further from that chez Hermès, thanks to these excellent clothes.
Fashion Network
30-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Fashion Network
Hermès: Summer in the city
"Hot town, summer in the city," were the lyrics to B.B. King's greatest classic, and the leitmotif of an insouciantly chic Hermès collection staged on a steamy Saturday in Paris. See catwalk Presented inside the Conseil de Surveillance, a temple to French 1930s Rationalist architecture, a beautiful building sadly devoid of air conditioning. So much so, the cast looked the coolest people – literally and figuratively – at this show. An airy collection, where trousers were made of leather lattice material, and cardigans in knitted leather. Half the shirts had openings, inserts or little fabric windows, 'latticed with light and air,' in the words of Hermès designer, Véronique Nichanian. Lightness in leisure, with striking new proportions - wide pants and short jackets – and a huge sense of ease. 'It's about a guy being cool in the city, and the sense of the wind blowing through it,' added Nichanian. She opened with surgical smocks or Henleys – in second-skin calfskin, all worn with a new fringed foulard. Not a tie anywhere. Then played around with multifunctional garments – chemise jackets or safari/parkas. When she did work with exotic skins, she used them in hunters gilets. Her leather sandals full of slits; her flip flops were trimmed with rope. Over a dozen guys carried huge, big bags, totes, weekenders or sailor keep-alls. See catwalk 'I love a great big bag, since I am a tiny one,' laughed the diminutive, but always dynamic designer. Big deep bags made in canvas and leather, or finished in prints of show jumpers or a dancing monkey, 'just for fun, as we need a little more these days.' After last season, when she stunned Hermès veterans with a squadron of shorts, Nichanian this time abandoned them completely, just when every second menswear collection had multiple short pants options. She made it her much admired understated palette of putty, string, vanilla, dust and coffee, and produced in the finest fabrics available, there is no better statement of easy elegance in menswear today than Hermès. The opening lines of King's classic tune rhymes: 'Hot town, summer in the city. Back of my neck getting' dirty and gritty.' Nothing could be further from that chez Hermès, thanks to these excellent clothes.
Fashion Network
29-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Fashion Network
Hermès: Summer in the city
Published June 28, 2025 "Hot town, summer in the city," were the lyrics to B.B. King's greatest classic, and the leitmotif of an insouciantly chic Hermès collection staged on a steamy Saturday in Paris. Hermes - Spring-Summer2026 - Menswear - France - Paris - ©Launchmetrics/spotlight Presented inside the Conseil de Surveillance, a temple to French 1930s Rationalist architecture, a beautiful building sadly devoid of air conditioning. So much so, the cast looked the coolest people – literally and figuratively – at this show. An airy collection, where trousers were made of leather lattice material, and cardigans in knitted leather. Half the shirts had openings, inserts or little fabric windows, 'latticed with light and air,' in the words of Hermès designer, Véronique Nichanian. Lightness in leisure, with striking new proportions - wide pants and short jackets – and a huge sense of ease. 'It's about a guy being cool in the city, and the sense of the wind blowing through it,' added Nichanian. She opened with surgical smocks or Henleys – in second-skin calfskin, all worn with a new fringed foulard. Not a tie anywhere. Then played around with multifunctional garments – chemise jackets or safari/parkas. When she did work with exotic skins, she used them in hunters leather sandals full of slits; her flip flops were trimmed with rope. Over a dozen guys carried huge, big bags, totes, weekenders or sailor keep-alls. Hermes - Spring-Summer2026 - Menswear - France - Paris - ©Launchmetrics/spotlight 'I love a great big bag, since I am a tiny one,' laughed the diminutive, but always dynamic designer. Big deep bags made in canvas and leather, or finished in prints of show jumpers or a dancing monkey, 'just for fun, as we need a little more these days.' After last season, when she stunned Hermès veterans with a squadron of shorts, Nichanian this time abandoned them completely, just when every second menswear collection had multiple short pants options. She made it her much admired understated palette of putty, string, vanilla, dust and coffee, and produced in the finest fabrics available, there is no better statement of easy elegance in menswear today than Hermès. The opening lines of King's classic tune rhymes: 'Hot town, summer in the city. Back of my neck getting' dirty and gritty.' Nothing could be further from that chez Hermès, thanks to these excellent clothes. Copyright © 2025 All rights reserved.
