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Olymp-Bezner Group appoints Philipp Lübbenjans to lead Eterna relaunch

Just over two months after acquiring the brand rights for Eterna, the Olymp-Bezner Group has brought Philipp Lübbenjans, a former top manager of the shirt and blouse specialist, on board. The 41-year-old has extensive management experience at Eterna Mode GmbH, which filed for insolvency last December and had to announce the cessation of its...

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Lauro De Marinis, known as Achille Lauro, is new creative director of Dondup

Lauro De Marinis, the Italian singer-songwriter known as Achille Lauro, has taken on the role of creative director at Dondup, Milan-based ready-to-wear brand. Lauro will present his first capsule collection on June 15 during his concert at the San Siro stadium in Milan. In his new role, De Marinis will lead Dondup's design studio with the...

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Jonathan Andic steps down from his responsibilities at Mango

Madrid – Jonathan Andic, son of Mango founder Isak Andic, has decided to step down from all responsibilities and resign from all his positions within the Spanish fashion multinational. This follows his formal indictment on May 19 for the alleged homicide of his father. Until now, he served as the non-executive vice-chairman of its board of...

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Isabel Marant changes leadership: Catherine Jacquet appointed chief executive officer

The house of Isabel Marant is changing its senior management. Catherine Jacquet has been appointed CEO, succeeding Anouck Duranteau-Loeper, according to a report by WWD on May 26, 2026. She will officially take up her post next month, following a transition period overseen by her predecessor. The executive is leaving her role “to pursue other...

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Mina Piccinini appointed president of Moncler Grenoble

Moncler has appointed Mina Piccinini as president of Moncler Grenoble. Piccinini is a long-standing figure within the group and was previously the chief marketing and corporate strategy officer. This appointment is part of a broader reorganisation. Rod Manley will take over marketing responsibilities, while Piccinini will retain corporate...

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Skims names new senior director of retail EMEA ahead of UK store opening

Kim Kardashian’s shapewear and apparel brand Skims has appointed former Victoria's Secret and Ralph Lauren executive Judy Genovese as its new senior director of retail EMEA ahead of the opening of its first standalone UK store on London's Regent Street this summer. Genovese confirmed the news on her LinkedIn profile, stating that she was joining...

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H&M hires Inditex executive to strengthen its technology leadership

Swedish group H&M has appointed Diego Teijeiro Ruiz as its new chief information officer after an almost two-decade career at Inditex. The Spanish executive takes up the position today from Stockholm, as he announced on LinkedIn. During his time at Inditex, Teijeiro Ruiz was in charge of areas related to product, supply chain, sustainability and...

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S.Oliver Group: QS brand director leaves group after 18 years

Benjamin Isenheim, brand director of QS, is leaving the S.Oliver Group. Isenheim, who has worked for the clothing company for more than 18 years in various roles, announced his departure on the professional networking site Linkedin on Friday. He most recently held the position of brand director for the QS brand from the beginning of 2022. He...

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Frasers Group names Andy Brown chief people and brand officer

British multibrand giant Frasers Group has appointed Andy Brown as chief people and brand officer, according to a LinkedIn post confirming his promotion within the business. The move expands his overview after several senior HR roles within the group over the past five years, most recently serving as chief people officer since August 2024. Prior...

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Gabriela Hearst and Joseph Altuzarra join CFDA board

The Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) has named Gabriela Hearst and Joseph Altuzarra as new members of its board of directors. The news was confirmed by WWD. Both designers have already been long-term members of the organisation, Hearst having joined in 2012 and Altuzarra in 2013. They will sit alongside CFDA chairman Thom Browne,...

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Puma appoints Dennis Schröder as managing director Europe

Herzogenaurach-based sportswear company Puma has appointed Dennis Schröder as managing director Europe. Schröder will take on his new role from August 17 and will report to chief commercial officer (CCO) Matthias Bäumer, Puma announced on Thursday. He takes over the European business from Javier Ortega, who will “step down from his position” in...

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Matt Maddox promoted to president and CEO of Authentic

US brand development and entertainment platform Authentic Brands Group (Authentic) has announced a significant evolution of its leadership structure as the company enters its next phase of corporate growth. Founder Jamie Salter has transitioned from chief executive officer to executive chairman. Matt Maddox has been promoted to the role of...