hermés announced today that jean paul gaultier is leaving as creative director of the brand. "after seven fruitful years of creative partnership, hermés and jean-paul gaultier, artistic director of women's ready to wear, have decided to bring to an end their collaboration allowing jean-paul gaultier to concentrate on his own projects" read the release. "hermés is deeply grateful to jean-paul gaultier for his outstanding creative contribution during these seven years." i really loved what he did with the collection. always beautiful and elegant and covet-able!