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Adeela Hussain Johnson on Béis' next phase: 'We haven't even scratched the surface yet'

Adeela Hussain Johnson has watched her own product move through airports for the better part of a decade, and it has not worn off. "Seeing a Béis bag in an airport still humbles me," the chief executive officer of the American travel and lifestyle brand told FashionUnited, "because I know what it took to build this from nothing." Eight years...

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Matalan announces exit of CEO Henrik Nordvall

British fashion and homeware value retailer Matalan has confirmed that chief executive officer Henrik Nordvall will leave the business by “mutual agreement” with the board. Nordvall, who joined Matalan in February, will be replaced by Karl-Heinz Holland as executive chair on a permanent basis, having served as chair since 2023, “to build on the...

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What the Met's John Galliano exhibition reveals about fashion's selective memory

John Galliano is a creative genius. Fashion has known this since his graduate collection at Central Saint Martins in 1984. The industry has celebrated him during his tenures at luxury fashion houses Dior and Maison Margiela. In spring 2027, the wider public will also be introduced to his unparalleled ability for narrative design when the Costume...

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New Look appoints Lynda Petherick as chief executive officer

UK fashion retailer New Look has announced the appointment of Lynda Petherick as chief executive officer. Petherick will succeed Helen Connolly, who will remain with the company until September 21, 2026, to support a executive transition. "New Look is in a stronger position than it has been for many years," said Mike Coupe, chairman of New Look,...