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Oakley: Former Givenchy designer Matthew Williams becomes creative director

Matthew M. Williams has been appointed creative director of Oakley. The former Givenchy designer will be responsible for Apparel, Footwear and Accessories (AFA), the California-based eyewear brand announced on Thursday. In his new role, Williams will develop the apparel, accessory and footwear categories in both the sports and lifestyle sectors....

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Paul Smith promotes Sean Baker to chief brand officer

British luxury label Paul Smith has appointed Sean Baker as its chief brand officer. Baker, who has spent over 13 years with the company, transitions into the newly created executive role from his previous position as director of brand and communications. The appointment marks a strategic shift for the independent fashion house as it seeks to...

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Mulberry appoints Christopher Kane as creative director of RTW

British heritage brand Mulberry has named Christopher Kane as the creative director of a women’s ready-to-wear collection set to be unveiled in September. The line will then become available in store and online from January 2027. The appointment marks a return to the seasonal clothing category for Mulberry, which had previously supplied clothing...

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On announces leadership restructure following record 2025 sales

Swiss sportswear brand On has unveiled an updated organizational structure as it prepares for a new phase of global expansion. The changes, effective May 1, 2026, are designed to align founder-led strategy more closely with operational execution following a fiscal year where annual net sales exceeded 3 billion Swiss francs (3.80 billion...

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KnitWell Group names Sarah Evans as chief human resources officer

US retail collective KnitWell Group has appointed Sarah Evans as its new chief human resources officer (CHRO). Evans joins the executive committee to lead human resources operations across the company’s portfolio of eight American apparel brands. In her new capacity, Evans will manage all human resources functions, including talent strategy,...

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Chidi Onwudike appointed chief operating officer at Depop

London-based circular fashion marketplace Depop has officially appointed Chidi Onwudike as its new chief operating officer (COO). Onwudike, who previously served as the company’s vice president of strategy & customer experience, announced the promotion via LinkedIn as she prepares to return to the workforce following maternity leave. Expressing...

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Brian Sharples joins eBay board of directors

The US e-commerce leader eBay has announced the appointment of Brian Sharples to its board of directors, effective March 20, 2026. Following this addition, the board of the California-based company now comprises 12 directors, 11 of whom maintain independent status. Sharples enters the role with extensive experience in scaling technology-driven...

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Elodie Janse (HR Omoda and Assem): “Not everything needs to be put into policy”

When asked what her work day looks like, Elodie Janse, HR manager at Dutch fashion and shoe retailers Omoda and Assem, laughs: “My husband sometimes asks that too.” “It strongly depends on what we as a company are working on at that moment.” This quarter, the agenda includes the integration of a recent acquisition of Dutch fashion retailer Mijn...

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AWWG names Laura Fernandez Plaza as CEO

Global fashion group, AWWG, which includes Pepe Jeans London, Hackett London, and Façonnable, has appointed Laura Fernandez Plaza as its new chief executive, succeeding Marcella Wartenbergh, who is stepping down after seven years in the role. Fernandez Plaza, formerly the group’s chief financial and business officer, will assume her new role as...

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N Brown Group appoints new chief executive officer and chair

UK-based digital retail platform N Brown Group has announced a significant leadership transition with the appointment of Dan Joy as chief executive officer (CEO) and Malcolm Le May as chair. The leadership change follows the departure of Steve Johnson, who has left the Group by mutual agreement with the board of directors after a ten-year...

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Robert Talbott promotes Nick Picchione to president

California-based menswear brand Robert Talbott has promoted Nick Picchione to the newly created role of president, alongside a series of sales appointments as part of the brand’s ongoing momentum and continued growth across the North American market. Picchione, who was the brand’s senior vice president of merchandising and design, has been...

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Debenhams Group names Richard Vanoli as MD of Debenhams

Richard Vanoli has been named as the new managing director of the Debenhams brand, parent company Debenhams Group has confirmed. The appointment comes as Debenhams itself continues to lead a business-wide turnaround at the group, which had first acquired the retailer out of administration in 2021. Since then, Debenhams Group – formerly known as...