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Ghurka appoints new president, creative director and finance VP

US leather bags and accessories manufacturer Ghurka has named three new key hires. Jacques Panis has been appointed as the company’s new president, where he will oversee the expansion of the brand’s direct-to-consumer footprint, “revitalize” its wholesale business and spearhead upcoming customer and product innovation initiatives. Panis joins...

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Ghurka comes to Madison Avenue

Leather goods brand Ghurka has found a new home on Madison Avenue. They have moved their boutique from the smaller space at 781 Fifth Avenue, to a large space at 831 Madison Avenue, with the official opening schedule for today. The new store is 2000-square feet with 16 foot ceilings. Ghurka is hoping that the new retail space will help them even...

Fashion

Ghurka re-enters the handbag market with Kathy Formby as creative director

Ghurka has been a force in the leather goods industry for quite some time. Now, the brand has hired Kathy Formby as their creative director. Formby is an industry veteran who has worked for both Ralph Lauren and Chanel. Formby was part of team that is behind Ralph Lauren's Ricky bag. Her first task at Ghurka was to revitalize the women's capsule...