Luxury brand Courrèges has named Drew Henry, a 38-year-old designer and alumnus of Phoebe Philo's Céline team, as its new artistic director. The appointment follows the departure of Nicolas di Felice and comes as Artémis, the Pinault family holding company, seeks to advance the house's global expansion. Henry will start in May 2026.
Artémis announced the appointment of Drew Henry as artistic director of Courrèges on March 30, 2026, a week after Belgian designer Nicolas di Felice left to focus on personal projects. The South Africa-born designer, who joins from Burberry where he served as senior design director under Daniel Lee since 2023, is a 2014 graduate of Central Saint Martins. He previously worked at Céline as an intern and full-time designer under Phoebe Philo, at JW Anderson, and as head of design for Philo's eponymous brand launched in 2020. Henry is set to debut his collection at Paris Fashion Week in September 2026, with his official start in May 2026 at the house founded in 1961 by André and Coqueline Courrèges. Courrèges CEO Marie Leblanc stated, “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.” Artémis chairman François-Henri Pinault said, “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.” Henry himself commented, “André Courrèges believed in clothes that make sense for how people live. That matters to me. I have always been drawn to work that feels modern, useful, and direct. Joining this iconic French house, I feel a strong responsibility to honor 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.” The move underscores the lasting influence of Philo's Céline studio, which has produced leaders like Daniel Lee at Burberry, Matthieu Blazy at Chanel, and Michael Rider at Céline.
