Summary

• Courrèges has officially announced the appointment of Drew Henry as the French fashion house’s new Artistic Director
• The 38-year-old South African-born designer brings extensive experience from his previous roles at Céline, JW Anderson, and Burberry
• Henry will officially assume his new position in May 2026 before unveiling his first collection in September

Courrèges and Drew Henry are opening a new creative chapter, with the French fashion house officially naming the designer as its new Artistic Director. The appointment builds on the brand’s strong momentum established in recent years and sets the stage for its next era of international expansion.

Stepping into the role at Courrèges, Henry aims to honor the brand’s history while introducing his own modern perspective. “André Courrèges believed in clothes that make sense for how people live. That matters to me,” he said in a statement. “I have always been drawn to work that feels modern, useful and direct. Joining this iconic French House, I feel a strong responsibility to honour its history while bringing my own perspective. I am grateful to François-Henri Pinault and Marie Leblanc for their trust, and I am excited to shape a vision for the House that is optimistic, clear and grounded.”

Marie Leblanc, CEO of Courrèges shared, “I am very pleased to welcome Drew Henry to Courrèges. His creative talent and contemporary culture make him a perfect fit for the House. Together, we aim to accelerate its international expansion and amplify its global reach, while remaining true to the brand’s French heritage.”

François-Henri Pinault, Chairman of Artémis added, “Drew Henry is a strong creative talent with a clear point of view. His experience and understanding of today’s fashion landscape make him well placed to lead the next phase of Courrèges.”

Hailing from Mpumalanga, South Africa, the 38-year-old designer brings a wealth of high-level industry experience to the legendary French label. Henry began his fashion education at LISOF in Johannesburg, focusing on pattern cutting and garment construction, before moving to London to graduate from Central Saint Martins’ MA Fashion program in 2014 under the late Louise Wilson OBE. His impressive resume includes a formative stint at Céline under Phoebe Philo, followed by a position as Design Director for ready-to-wear at JW Anderson. In 2020, he reunited with Philo as Head of Design for her eponymous brand, and most recently served as Senior Design Director at Burberry under Daniel Lee.

Drew Henry will officially assume his position as Artistic Director in May 2026, and his debut runway collection for Courrèges will be presented during Paris Fashion Week in September.