Nicolas Di Felice, in New York, in 2024. NOAM GALAI/GETTY IMAGES VIA AFP
The days following the end of a fashion week are a favorite moment for luxury brands to announce their split with their artistic director. Since the close of the Fall-Winter 2026-2027 shows in Paris on March 10, three fashion houses have continued this tradition: Harris Reed left Nina Ricci on March 11, Marco de Vincenzo departed from Etro on March 12. And on, Tuesday, March 24, it was Nicolas Di Felice's turn to bid farewell to Courrèges.
The first two announcements came as little surprise, as neither Reed nor de Vincenzo had ever truly succeeded in reinvigorating their respective labels. In contrast, Di Felice maintained unblemished prestige at Courrèges since joining the house in September 2020. His final show at Paris Fashion Week, presented on March 4, showcased his ability to offer a refined yet wearable collection, consistently rich with references to André Courrèges's archives, especially in the use of geometric shapes and white.
"We're in a period when there are so many relaunches and every house wants to scream loud what they stand for. When you have an incredible archive like we do, it's important to show other things. You can't always work on little trapeze dresses," explained the 42-year-old Belgian designer backstage after the show, as his team brought out a giant cake to celebrate his five years with the house.
