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VF names Winnie Ma as President, Greater China

VF Corporation has appointed Winnie Ma to the new position of President, Greater China. Based in Shanghai, the company said in a statement, she will report to Kevin Bailey, Executive Vice President & Group President, APAC and Emerging Brands. “The Asia-Pacific Region, and China specifically, present tremendous growth opportunities for VF and our...

3 Aug 2020

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Burberry denies rumors of Riccardo Tisci departing

The designer musical chairs rumor mill has been swirling regarding Riccardo Tisci's creative director position at Burberry. However, Burberry has confirmed that Riccardo Tisci will not be leaving the brand. The news was reported by The Financial Times. So far, the label's shares have declined 40 percent in 2020 and employees are expecting...

31 Jul 2020

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Nike replaces diversity chief

Nike’s first director of diversity and inclusion Kellie Leonard is stepping down after two years in the role. Leonard, who was appointed to the newly-created position in 2018, decided to exit the company to “pursue other interests”, a Nike spokesperson told the Financial Times. She will be succeeded by former Tesla diversity chief Felicia Mayo,...

31 Jul 2020

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Todd Snyder breaks down his savvy business of collabs

Joe’s Blackbook Sessions emerged early in Covid's shutdown in a bid to keep industry conversation ongoing. So far the Sessions have featured Ben Pruess, President North America Retail, Tommy Hilfiger; Anthony Cuthbertson, Global Design Director, Topshop; menswear designer Robert Geller; and Josh LeVine, Co-Founder Frame Denim, with all proceeds...

29 Jul 2020

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Former Mothercare CEO steps down as executive director

Former Mothercare CEO Mark Newton-Jones has stepped down as an executive director. He will continue to serve as a non-executive director, subject to his re-election at the company’s next annual general meeting. Chairman Clive Whiley commented in a statement: “I would like to thank Mark for his contribution to the business over what has proved to...

27 Jul 2020

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Designer Kansai Yamamoto dies at age 76

Japanese fashion designer Kansai Yamamoto, considered a pioneer of the country's industry and known for his work with David Bowie, has died of leukaemia aged 76, his daughter announced on Monday. "He left this world peacefully, surrounded by loved ones," actress Mirai Yamamoto announced on Instagram. "In my eyes, my father was not only the...

27 Jul 2020

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Hearst Magazines president Troy Young resigns

Troy Young, the president of Hearst Magazines, has resigned effective immediately. The publishing executive found himself in hot water this week over a New York Times Article that detailed troublesome behavior during his time working at Hearst. The article detailed very specific instances of Young's behavior, including a moment where he asked to...

24 Jul 2020

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Hermès director of women's product universe exits after 17 years

Hermès’ artistic director of its women’s product universe is to leave the company after 17 years. Bali Barret, who joined the French luxury house in 2003 as artistic director of its silk department, has tendered her resignation and will leave the company in the next quarter. Dubbed by Elle as Hermès’ secret weapon, Barrett’s first project was to...

24 Jul 2020

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OTB appoints Gianfranco Gianangeli as CEO of Maison Margiela

Fashion group OTB has announced the appointment of Gianfranco Gianangeli as the new CEO of Parisian fashion house Maison Margiela. Gianangeli, who will join the brand in September and report to group CEO Ubaldo Minelli, has held various managerial positions across luxury fashion, such as global retail director at Givenchy, associate...

23 Jul 2020

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White Stuff appoints former Missguided online CEO as non-executive director

British fashion and lifestyle brand White Stuff has appointed the former CEO of Missguided online, Gareth Jones, as a non-executive director. Jones has previously held roles as non-executive director at Moss Bros, as group deputy CEO and COO at The Very Group, and as CEO of Muscle Food. White Stuff chairman Debbie Hewitt said in a statement: “...

23 Jul 2020

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Rent the Runway appoints chief people officer and chief technology officer

Online fashion rental platform Rent the Runway has announced the appointment of Ellen Shultz as chief people officer and Larry Steinberg as chief technology officer. Shultz, who will begin her new role on 8 September, has over 20 years experience working on people strategies and is tasked with accelerating Rent the Runway’s continued...

23 Jul 2020

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Tesco clothing brand F&F appoints new CEO

Tesco’s clothing brand, F&F, has appointed Jan Marchant as its new CEO. Marchant has been standing in as interim CEO for the brand after previous CEO Richard Price exited the company seven months ago to rejoin Marks & Spencer as managing director, clothing and home. A Tesco spokesperson said: “We’re delighted that Jan Marchant has been promoted...

23 Jul 2020