Sharon Needles

For over a decade, Grace Wales Bonner has been a creative force in the fashion industry, breaking down gender barriers with her designs and runway shows. Namely, her spring/summer 2018 show for her eponymous label, where she embraced queer Black male culture and took inspiration from James Baldwin's 1956 novel Giovanni’s Room. She'll get to continue that work with a well-deserved appointment as the new creative director of men's ready-to-wear at Hermès. Keep Reading →