2 min readNicolas Di Felice is stepping down from his role as artistic director of Courrèges. According to the press release, he is leaving “to focus on personal projects.”
The news follows his Fall 2026 runway show, where he celebrated five years at the house. The 42-year-old Belgian designer graduated from La Cambre fashion school in Brussels. From there, he went to work under Nicolas Ghesquière at Balenciaga. After a brief stint under Raf Simons at Dior, Di Felice rejoined Ghesquière at Louis Vuitton in 2015, where he remained until his Courrèges appointment.
Courrèges Fall 2026
Di Felice revived the space-age brand founded by André and Coqueline Courrèges in 1961, transforming it into something relevant for today rather than leaning into retro gimmicks—no easy task. The designer took the strong house codes, blended them with nods to rave and biker culture, and made clothes that were polished, sensual, and cool, all perfectly executed in fabrics ranging from jersey to wool to vinyl. His collections often featured strategic cutouts, slinky bodycon silhouettes, and beautifully sculpted outerwear.
Courrèges Spring 2025
Throughout his tenure, he reinstated the original Courrèges “AC” emblem and made the brand’s vinyl skirt sets, over-the-knee boots, and logo-stamped ribbed knits ultra-desirable, turning them into house staples. He also often engaged with Paris’s underground club scene, which influenced his work greatly, with his series of Courrèges Club parties.
“I would like to express my deepest gratitude to the group and especially to François Pinault and François-Henri Pinault for their trust,” said Di Felice in an official statement. “I also want to truly thank all the teams and my friends, whose talent and dedication made this human and creative journey so meaningful.”
Courrèges will announce the appointment of a new artistic director next week, per the press release.