Hermès menswear designer Nichanian takes final bow after 37 years

With Paris Fashion Week menswear heading into its final weekend, Hermès marked a transition as Véronique Nichanian presented her final men’s collection after 37 years leading the house’s menswear. She then stepped out to acknowledge a standing ovation. The Fall-Winter 2026 show was staged Saturday at the Palais Brongniart, the former Paris stock exchange. The front row blended Hermès executives with a broader-than-usual mix of musicians, actors and designers. Singer Usher was seen ahead of the show with Hermès executive chairman Axel Dumas. Rapper Travis Scott, actors James McAvoy and Chace Crawford, and designer Paul Smith were among those attending.