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Fashion's Top 100 richest hold over one trillion dollars

It takes one billion dollars to enter FashionUnited's 2026 ranking of the Top 100 richest people in fashion, the threshold set by Christian Louboutin at number 100. Together the members hold 1.07 trillion dollars, though that wealth sits overwhelmingly at the top: the five largest fortunes account for just over half the total. Leading the list...

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N Brown's sustainability manager Joe Mountain announces departure

UK retail group N Brown sustainability manager Joe Mountain has announced his departure from the business after four years. Mountain shared the news via LinkedIn, reflecting on his tenure driving the company's environmental, social, and governance (ESG) strategy. During his time at the Manchester-based group, Mountain held progressive roles,...

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Puma reshuffles European leadership

Puma is restructuring its European management. Fokko de Rooij will take on the position of managing director Europe on October 1, the Herzogenaurach-based sportswear company announced on Monday. Daniel Pustina becomes managing director of the Central cluster with immediate effect. The two succeed Javier Ortega and Bas van den Bemt, who left Puma...

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St. John appoints Humberto Leon as creative director

US luxury brand St. John, owned by Shanghai-based luxury group Lanvin Group, has appointed Humberto Leon as creative director. Leon co-founded retail concept Opening Ceremony with Carol Lim in 2002. From 2011 to 2019, the duo served as creative directors of French fashion house Kenzo, where they introduced a contemporary identity to the brand....

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Marcolin and Marchon: new executive appointments

Marcolin and Marchon Eyewear, companies part of Vsp Vision, have announced new appointments. The new organisation establishes integrated leadership in key geographical areas. According to a statement, the objective is to foster greater collaboration between the Marcolin and Marchon structures, accelerate decision-making processes, and ensure an...

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Design Eyewear Group strengthens its French sales division

Eyewear specialist Design Eyewear Group is reorganising its French division. The company announced on Monday the appointments of Philippe Berthoux as sales director for France and Romain Terrollion as key account manager for France. To optimise its support for strategic partners, the group appointed Romain Terrollion in March 2026, according to...

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Presley Gerber, model and son of Cindy Crawford, dies at 27

Presley Gerber died on Sunday at a rehab facility in Los Angeles. A representative of his family confirmed the news to CBS, saying, "the family is asking for privacy during this very difficult and painful time." He was 27. Presley is the son of supermodel Cindy Crawford and her husband, Rande Gerber. He started his career as a model at the age...

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Steven Kolb resigns as CFDA chief executive after PETA altercation

Steven Kolb has resigned as president and chief executive of the Council of Fashion Designers of America, four days after the trade body placed him on leave over a physical altercation with PETA protesters at New York Fashion Week. Kolb announced the decision in a statement posted to his Substack, Steven Says. "After twenty years leading the...

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Asos appoints Law Roach as first stylist in residence

UK online retailer Asos has appointed Law Roach as its first stylist in residence. In the new role, the image architect will work closely with the brand to help shape its fashion point of view through styling. Roach will bring his approach to styling and cultural storytelling to the brand by collaborating with its internal teams. Customers will...

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Istituto Marangoni Shanghai's COO: Preparing fashion's next generation for an evolving industry

As the global fashion landscape moves beyond transactional retail toward immersive, narrative-driven experiences, the framework of fashion education is evolving alongside it. In this interview, Ying Ting Cheng, Chief Operating Officer for China & APAC at Istituto Marangoni, discusses how the Shanghai campus is preparing the next generation of...

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Glenn Martens departs as creative director of Diesel

Glenn Martens is departing from Diesel. The brand announced the news in a statement today. Martens' final show for Diesel to take place in Milan on September 22, 2026 "Diesel today announces the conclusion of Glenn Martens' tenure as the brand's creative director, following the presentation of the spring/summer 2027 collection. Martens' final...

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Kylian Mbappé leaves Nike and signs with Swiss sportswear brand On

Paris - French team captain Kylian Mbappé has signed with sportswear brand On, ending his career-long partnership with American giant Nike, the Swiss brand announced on Friday. “Today, Swiss sportswear brand On announces its entry into football alongside football champion Kylian Mbappé, marking the start of the brand's journey into the world's...