Wales Bonner’s Hermès Ascension & A Grailed Horror Story

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Wales Bonner’s appointment is both historic (she is the first Black woman to be named the creative director of a major fashion house) and incredibly practical: She has the right sensibility, and will do a good job. Photo: Malick Bodian
Lauren Sherman
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Sarah Shapiro
October 21, 2025

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