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MatchesFashion appoints another former Asos head to exec team

MatchesFashion has poached another Asos exec to join its leadership team, naming Christopher Hart as its new director of technology and customer experience. It is the second time former Asos boss Nick Beighton, now MatchesFashion CEO, has turned to his old stomping grounds to bulk out his team at the London-based clothing retailer. Last month,...

Mar 9, 2023

People

MatchesFashion appoints executive creative director

Luxury fashion platform MatchesFashion has named John Mooney as its executive creative director, as chief executive Nick Beighton strengthens his executive team. In a statement, MatchesFashion said that Mooney would be responsible for all creative output across the organisation across all touch points. Mooney joins the business from Asos, where...

Feb 7, 2023

BusinessFeatured

Apax reportedly injects 60 million pounds into Matchesfashion

Apax Partners, the parent organisation of Matchesfashion, is said to have agreed to inject 60 million pounds into the luxury retailer to support its revival. The private equity firm has reportedly split the funding between 40 million pounds in equity and 20 million pounds in debt, the latter of which is expected to finalise in the short term....

Jan 31, 2023

ManagementFeatured

Matchesfashion reports widening loss

London-based fashion retailer Matchesfashion has reported widening losses in the year to January 31. The company posted a loss of 38.6 million pounds compared to a loss of 34.9 million pounds a year earlier, according to filings at Companies House. It came as revenue decreased slightly by 1 percent to 386.6 million pounds, down from 391 million...

Nov 4, 2022

Report

Matchesfashion appoints new chief commercial officer

UK luxury retailer Matchesfashion has announced the appointment of Carl Tallents as its new chief commercial officer, effective from October 2022. “I am incredibly excited to welcome Carl to the team and look forward to working together,” said Nick Beighton, CEO of the company, in a release. Beighton continued: “Carl is a fantastic addition to...

Sep 23, 2022

Report

Matchesfashion appoints former Farfetch exec as COO

Matchesfashion has announced the appointment of Stuart Hill as chief operating officer (COO), effective from September. Hill, who boasts 25 years of experience, will be joining the online luxury retailer from Farfetch, where he served as senior vice president of logistics for four years while being a part of the platform’s global leadership...

Jul 19, 2022

ManagementFeatured

Matchesfashion taps former Asos chief Nick Beighton as new CEO

Matchesfashion has appointed former Asos boss Nick Beighton as its new chief executive - becoming the company’s fourth CEO in the past five years. Beighton was at the helm of fashion e-commerce giant Asos from 2016 to 2021, having previously held the positions of chief financial officer and chief operating officer after joining in 2009. During...

Jul 12, 2022

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Matchesfashion appoints new chief financial officer

London-based fashion retailer Matchesfashion has named Dave Murray as its new chief financial officer. He will start his role in the Autumn and will succeed Sean Glithero who is exiting the business to take a career break. Murray has over 20 years of experience in the luxury and retail sectors. He joins from British luxury platform Farfetch,...

May 4, 2022

Fashion

The Vampire’s Wife launches interior label

Womenswear label The Vampire’s Wife, founded by Susie Cave, is expanding into interiors with the launch of The Vampire’s House, exclusively for MatchesFashion. The Vampire’s House brings the brand’s subversive femininity to homeware with a label that will build its collections “room-by-room” to immerse customers into the world of The Vampire’s...

Nov 24, 2021

Podcast

Podcast: A conversation between Simone Rocha and Sophie Barber

In this episode of MatchesFashion, fashion designer Simone Rocha and artist Sophie Barber got to know each other. Throughout this episode, the two discussed the various parallels and differences in their respective careers. Listen to the podcast below. Source: A Matches Fashion Podcast via Listen Notes Photo credit: A Matches Fashion Podcast via...

Nov 1, 2021

ManagementFeatured

Matchesfashion reports widening full-year losses

London-based fashion retailer Matchesfashion has reported widening full-year losses as it continues to feel the impact of the pandemic. For the 12 months to January 31 2021, the company made an operating loss of 34.7 million pounds, compared to a loss of 3.7 million pounds a year earlier, while its net loss widened to 36.6 million pounds from...

Nov 1, 2021

ManagementFeatured

Matchesfashion taps Paolo de Cesare as new CEO

London-based fashion retailer Matchesfashion has announced the appointment of Paolo de Cesare as its new CEO. A luxury and retail veteran, de Cesare spent 12 years as president and CEO of fashion and beauty specialist Printemps Group, during which time he spearheaded a major transformation, upgrading the group’s stores and customer proposition...

Sep 21, 2021