The designer has overseen menswear at the house for the past seven years.

The designer, who recently stepped down as artistic director of Fendi, is now a free agent, leaving the industry eager to see his next move.

By Mimosa Spencer PARIS (Reuters) -British fashion designer Kim Jones is stepping down as artistic director for menswear at Christian Dior, the LVMH-owned label said on Friday, signalling a potential shift in its design approach as the brand struggles with slowing sales.

The British designer logged an eventful 7 years helming its men's universe. He orchestrated high-profile collaborations, and gobsmacking show locations and sets.

Just one week ago, the British fashion designer wowed Paris Fashion Week with one of the most stupendous Dior Men’s shows of his career. Today, Jones announced his exit from the French luxury house after a seven-year tenure in which he accelerated the convergence of men’s fashion,

The House of Dior wishes to express its deepest gratitude to Kim Jones,” read the statement, “who has accelerated the development of Men’s collections internationally and has greatly contributed to the worldwide influence of the House by creating an inspiring wardrobe that is both classic and contemporary,