Harris Reed Steps Down From Nina Ricci to Focus on His Own Label
Harris Reed is stepping down as creative director of Nina Ricci after three and a half years, the brand confirmed Wednesday. The designer will now devote his full attention to his eponymous label as it enters what he describes as a new phase of growth.
In a statement, the house thanked Reed for “his contagious energy and dedication,” acknowledging the impact of his tenure. Reed shared the news on Instagram, calling his time at the Parisian label “a deeply personal milestone.”
“I have loved Nina Ricci and this extraordinary team with all my heart,” he wrote. “Now feels like the right moment to put all my energy into my own brand.”
Reed’s final collection for the house was the Fall 2026 show presented in Paris on March 6. Inspired by the exhibition Marie Antoinette Style at London’s Victoria and Albert Museum, the collection blended historical drama with contemporary ease: jacquard pantsuits, crinoline skirts, and corsets styled over T-shirts and tracksuits.
The designer joined Nina Ricci in 2022, becoming the youngest creative director in the brand’s history. During his tenure, the house—owned by Spanish beauty and fashion group Puig—embraced Reed’s theatrical, gender-fluid aesthetic while launching new projects including the fragrance Venus.
A graduate of Central Saint Martins, Reed quickly built a reputation for dramatic silhouettes, sculptural volumes, and elaborate headpieces. His work has been worn by celebrities including Beyoncé, Harry Styles, Cardi B, Emma Corrin, and Lil Nas X, and he made a notable appearance at the Met Gala in 2024 with Demi Moore.
At Nina Ricci, Reed emphasized inclusivity and exuberant glamour. Models such as Ashley Graham frequently appeared in his shows, while collaborations with stylist Carine Roitfeld over the past three seasons refined his blend of Parisian elegance and Los Angeles drama.
“Harris has written a beautiful chapter in the history of Nina Ricci,” said brand president Ana Trias in a statement.
No successor has yet been named. Founded in 1932, Nina Ricci has seen a series of creative directors in recent years, including Olivier Theyskens, Peter Copping, and the duo Rushemy Botter and Lisi Herrebrugh of Botter.
