‘Optimistic, Clear, Grounded’: Courrèges Plots New Chapter With Drew Henry

Drew Henry, a key deputy of Phoebe Philo at Celine who also helped launch her eponymous label, is stepping into the role of artistic director at Courrèges.

A graduate of Central Saint Martins, Henry is a seasoned behind-the-scenes designer, having also worked as design director at JW Anderson and, most recently, Burberry. “His experience and understanding of today’s fashion landscape make him well placed to lead the next phase of Courrèges,” said François-Henri Pinault, chairman of the brand’s owner Artémis.

Henry succeeds Nicolas Di Felice, who accelerated plans to revive the label over the past five years.

Artémis — the Pinault family investment vehicle that controls Kering, Christie’s and CAA — acquired a controlling stake in Courrèges in 2018. After a first attempt at reviving the brand under designer Yolanda Zobel (who scrapped its iconic logo as well as its signature material, vinyl), the Pinaults brought in Di Felice, who breathed new life into the brand by staying true to its futuristic, Space Age ethos while infusing it with a fresh take on Parisian sex appeal and a clubby, youthful spirit.

Di Felice’s departure from the brand was announced last week.

CEO Marie Leblanc, who joined Courrèges in late 2024, is staying on to pilot the house’s new cycle alongside Henry. “Together we aim to accelerate its international expansion and amplify its global reach, while remaining true to the brand’s French heritage,” she said in a statement.

“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,” Henry said.

“Joining this iconic French house, I feel a strong responsibility to honour its history while bringing my own perspective,” he added. “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.”

Henry will present his debut runway collection for Courrèges in September.