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Giorgio Armani to return in September

Fashion designer Giorgio Armani has returned with a newspaper advertisement after his first absence from the major fashion shows in Milan and Paris. On his 91st birthday this Thursday, he expressed his gratitude via an advertisement for the widespread support, including on social networks and through personal messages. After a hospital stay in...

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Converse names Nike veteran as new CEO

The president and chief executive officer of Converse, Jared Carver, has announced his departure from the footwear brand. He will be succeeded by Aaron Cain, a veteran at Converse’s parent company Nike. This is according to an internal memo, which was originally seen and reported on by Bloomberg and Reuters. FashionUnited has contacted Nike and...

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Eva Gallego to lead Mango Woman

Fashion company Mango has announced the appointment of Eva Gallego as the new global director of Mango Woman. Gallego is set to join the company in September, where she will be tasked with continuing to advance the development of Mango's women's line and its distinctive value proposition. This strategic appointment is aligned with the fashion...

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Vuori taps former Fabletics executive as global president

Californian activewear brand Vuori has named Ashley Kechter its new global president. She joins the company from Fabletics, where she had served as global brand president for over two years. Her appointment was announced via Vuori’s LinkedIn page, where it was also revealed that Edward Lee would assume the role of chief legal officer and...

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The Body Shop CEO exits, successor named

One year after his appointment, Charles Denton is stepping down as chief executive officer of The Body Shop. Denton joined the company weeks before it was rescued from administration by a consortium led by British entrepreneur Mike Jatania, who will now take up the helm position as Denton’s successor. The news was announced on Denton’s LinkedIn...

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Hermès heirs top French fortune ranking in 2025, dethroning Arnault

Paris - The Hermès heirs benefited from the luxury group's strong stock market performance in 2025. This allowed them to take the top spot in the annual ranking of French professional fortunes. The ranking was published on Wednesday by Challenges magazine. They dethroned Bernard Arnault and his family. Since the start of 2025, Hermès has shown...

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1stDibs names new chief marketing and product officer

1stDibs, the online marketplace for sellers and makers of vintage, antique and contemporary furniture, home décor, art, fine jewellery, watches and fashion, has named Bradford Shellhammer as its new chief marketing officer and chief product officer. Spellhammer, who will join the company next month, will oversee the company’s product, marketing...

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Fair Harbor co-founders step back, new CEO appointed

The co-founders of B Corp-certified Fair Harbor are taking a step back from their roles, appointing a new leadership to oversee the eco-conscious brand in their stead. On LinkedIn, Jake Danehy, who had helmed Fair Harbor as chief executive officer since founding it in 2014, announced his intention to step back into the role of chairman. In his...

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Drumohr names first creative director

Drumohr, the Italian knitwear specialist with a heritage dating back to 1770 in the Scottish Highlands, has named Massimiliano Giornetti as its first-ever creative director. In a statement on LinkedIn, Drumohr said that Giornetti, former creative director of Salvatore Ferragamo, brings “extraordinary experience in the world of international...

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Steve Madden merchandising chief resigns

The chief merchandising officer for footwear brand Steve Madden has resigned from the company. Karla Frieders officially stepped down from the position on June 30, a regulatory filing has revealed. According to a statement, Frieders exited the role “voluntarily”, citing “personal reasons”. The company noted that her departure was not the result...

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Departing head of fashion and design at ArtEZ knighted

Matthijs Boelee has been appointed Knight in the Order of Orange-Nassau. The departing head of ArtEZ’s fashion and design department received the royal decoration during his farewell at the school. This was announced in a press release from the municipality of Arnhem. Boelee is leaving the academy after 35 years. He started as a lecturer and...

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New CMO for fashion brand Isabel Marant

French fashion brand Isabel Marant has appointed Sophie Condroyer as its new chief marketing officer. The brand announced the appointment through a press release. Condroyer has over 17 years of experience in the fashion and luxury industries. She has worked at Louis Vuitton, Saint Laurent and Chloé. In her new role at Isabel Marant, she will be...