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Robert Perry joins Myer board as non executive director

Myer Holdings Limited has announced that Robert (Rob) Perry will join the board as a non executive director, effective immediately. Perry, the company said, has extensive experience and expertise in audit, internal audit and risk management from a 36-year career with professional services firm EY, with a major focus on the retail and consumer...

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FKA Twigs joins On as creative partner for new training collection

Artist, singer, and dancer FKA Twigs has joined Swiss high-performance sportswear brand On as its creative partner to introduce its new training collection as it continues to deepen its investment in apparel. On’s expansion into training apparel will launch in September 2024, aiming to offer “bolder, high-performance pieces that enable any kind...

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Japan bridal wear pioneer Yumi Katsura dies at 94

Fashion designer Yumi Katsura, who helped popularise Western bridal wear in Japan and who made a golden cape for Pope John Paul II, has died aged 94, her office said Tuesday. Having studied haute couture in Paris, Katsura opened Japan's first bridal salon in 1964 at a time when traditional kimonos still dominated in wedding ceremonies and...

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Rwandan LGBTQ fashion designer plans comeback after arrest

Less than a decade after founding Moshions, a fashion brand whose customers included Rwanda's President Paul Kagame, LGBTQ designer Moise Turahirwa's career came to a crashing halt following their arrest a year ago. Turahirwa was charged after sharing a post on Instagram claiming that their passport was changed to reflect their gender. Now out...

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Two more of Bernard Arnault's sons join LVMH board

Two sons of the world's richest man Bernard Arnault on Thursday joined the board of LVMH after a shareholder vote, further cementing the family's control on the French luxury goods giant. The pair joined their elder siblings on the board of directors of the company, which houses brands such as Dior and Louis Vuitton, meaning four of Bernard...

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The fashion world remembers Roberto Cavalli

Renowned Italian designer Roberto Cavalli passed away on Friday at the age of 83, leaving behind a legacy rife with exotic luxury that had been revolutionary to the fashion industry over his eponymous brand’s lifespan. As such, his death has naturally struck a chord with those he has worked with and alongside, many of whom took to social media...

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Roberto Cavalli, the Italian fashion designer, has died at 83

Roberto Cavalli, the Italian designer best known for his bold prints, sensual designs, and pioneering spirit, passed away at the age of 83. Born on November 15, 1940, in Florence, Italy, Cavalli revolutionised the fashion industry with his distinctive style, blending exotic patterns and luxurious fabrics to create iconic pieces that adorned...

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AS Watson promotes Malina Ngai to Group CEO

AS Watson has announced the promotion of Malina Ngai to Group CEO, effective from May 1, 2024. The company said that Malina Ngai currently holds the position of group chief operating officer, AS Watson, and chief executive officer, AS Watson (Asia & Europe). Commenting on Ngai’s promotion, Dominic Lai, group co-managing director of CK Hutchison...

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Macy’s appoints two Arkhouse director nominees to its board

Macy’s has appointed two new independent directors, Richard (Ric) Clark and Richard (Rick) L. Markee, to its board. The appointments follow the board’s engagement with Arkhouse Management, resulting in the withdrawal of its director nominations. Macy’s said in a statement that Tony Spring, chief executive officer and chairman-elect of the...

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Jessica Alba to step down from leadership role at The Honest Company

Actress Jessica Alba has announced that she is stepping down from her role as chief creative officer of The Honest Company, the clean beauty and lifestyle brand that she co-founded in 2012. In a statement, Alba said: “When I created The Honest Company, I set out to change the consumer product industry and I can proudly say, we did just that....

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SportsShoes.com names first partnership coordinator

SportsShoes.com, the online running shoes, clothing and outdoor gear retailer, has appointed its first partnerships coordinator to manage its running and fitness community partnerships. Georgia Malir joins the Bradford-headquartered retailer from athletic footwear and apparel brand Saucony, where she was a technical representative. As...

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Doni Nahmias on the LA fashion uprising and the fusion of sports and luxury

While LA may be known for its illustrious film industry embedded in Hollywood culture, from which stars materialise as beacons of success on a global scale, there is also an underlying precedence in emerging talent that is shaping the subcultures that define the city’s wider lifestyle. Among these underdogs has emerged Doni Nahmias. On moving to...