Harry Styles stylist Harris Reed takes over at Nina Ricci, he is just 26

Harris Reed has been described as "Harry Styles's secret fashion weapon". Photo: Instagram/Harris Reed

Harris Reed, just 26 and known for gender-fluid collaborations with pop stars Harry Styles, Adele and Lil Nas X, was named Wednesday (Sept 21) as the new artistic director of French fashion house Nina Ricci.

"I am truly excited to challenge the landscape of what feminity means... in such an iconic house," said a statement for Reed, who takes charge of haute couture and fragrances for the 90-year-old label.