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Glossier appoints new chief executive

Beauty brand Glossier has confirmed that founder Emily Weiss is stepping down as its chief executive officer and will stay on as executive chairwoman. In a blog post on the Glossier website, Weiss said that her successor as chief executive would be chief commercial officer Kyle Leahy, effective immediately. “I will always be Glossier’s founder....

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Etro names Marco De Vincenzo as creative director

Storied Italian luxury fashion house Etro, founded by Gerolamo Etro in 1968, and controlled by consumer-focused private equity firm L Catterton, has named Marco De Vincenzo as its new creative director, effective from June 1. De Vincenzo will be in charge of Etro’s women’s, men’s and home collections and will present his first designs for the...

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COO Heiko Schäfer leaves Hugo Boss

German fashion group Hugo Boss AG announced on Friday that chief operating officer Heiko Schäfer would leave the group’s managing board with effect of May 31, 2022. He will “pursue a new professional assignment outside the group” according to a statement. Schäfer joined Hugo Boss in March 2020, at the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic. He came...

May 20, 2022

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Perfect Moment names chief commercial officer

Performance ski and sportswear brand Perfect Moment has appointed Anna Gardner as chief commercial officer. Gardner is described by Perfect Moment as a “seasoned luxury brand executive” who has more than 17 years of retail industry experience, especially when it comes to building and scaling teams to meet large expansion plans and leading them...

May 17, 2022

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Tom Ford steps down from role as CFDA chairman

The Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) has announced that Tom Ford will be stepping down from his place as chairman of the organisation on May 31. Ford has served as chairman of the CFDA since June 2019. The organisation’s CEO Steven Kolb will take over the role of interim chair throughout the rest of the year. In January, the...

May 17, 2022

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Durand Guion to join beachwear brand Fair Harbor after departing Macy’s

The New York clothing brand Fair Harbor is set to welcome the departing Vice President of Macy’s fashion office, Durand Guion, this week after a 32-year career with the renowned department store. Guion will serve as a Senior Vice President and Creative Director and will utilize his experience in trend forecasting and marketing to help elevate...

May 16, 2022

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Another Tomorrow names Elizabeth Giardina as new creative director

New York City-based fashion brand Another Tomorrow has tapped Elizabeth Giardina as its new creative director. Giardina, who also hails from NYC, has 19 years of experience working at US fashion brands. She joins from womenswear label Proenza Schouler where she has worked since 2017, serving initially as vice president of design before being...

May 12, 2022

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Valentino turns 90, launches limited edition hoodie and exhibition

It is not every day that the founder of a fashion house turns 90. Mr Valentino Garavani on Wednesday celebrates his milestone birthday, with the fashion company he led and built launching a limited edition hoodie in his honour. The Valentino Happy Birthday Mr. V limited edition hoodie features his renowned quote: "I love beauty, it's not my...

May 11, 2022

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Fashion Minority Report launches HUB, a career resource focused on inclusivity

The Fashion Minority Report (FMR), a platform aiming to increase diversity within the fashion industry, has launched HUB. With a focus on companies hiring ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and female professionals, the HUB is a learning and career development resource that helps to provide talent from diverse backgrounds. The HUB...

May 11, 2022

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Cycling apparel brand Jelenew taps former Chanel designer as creative director

Women’s cycle apparel brand Jelenew has named former Chanel designer Di Liu as its new creative director. The US company said Liu's “unique fashion perspective and sense of innovation” make him the “ideal candidate” to lead the company’s creative direction. “It's my honor to join Jelenew on this new journey with a passionate team,” Liu said in a...

May 10, 2022

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Patagonia names Tyler LaMotte as marketing director, EMEA

California-based outdoor apparel manufacturer Patagonia has appointed Tyler LaMotte as marketing director, EMEA. LaMotte, described as a “purpose-driven brand builder with over 20 years’ experience in the outdoor industry,” by Patagonia, previously worked at the company as the global business unit director for snowsports, performance baselayer,...

May 9, 2022

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Hearst Magazine appoints Adwoa Dadzie as Chief People Officer

Hearst Magazines, the publisher of fashion titles including Harper’s Bazaar, Elle, Esquire and Cosmopolitan, has appointed Adwoa Dadzie as its chief people officer. Dadzie will report to Heart Magazines president Debi Chirichella and oversee the division’s people and culture department. A human resources veteran at companies including Comcast...

May 7, 2022