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Dutch couturier Iris van Herpen honored with European Culture Prize

A new award for designer Iris van Herpen. The Dutch couturier and pioneer will receive the European Culture Prize this autumn. The prize's organiser, the European Cultural Forum, announced this in a press release. “Iris van Herpen uniquely embodies the innovative spirit of Europe,” stated Reiner Schränkler, chairman of the European Cultural...

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Psycho Bunny names new vice president of stores

Montreal-based premium fashion and lifestyle brand Psycho Bunny has appointed former Club Monaco executive Kevin Ramstack as vice president of stores to support the brand's continued expansion of its retail footprint. Ramstack, who has more than 25 years of leadership experience across store operations, digital, and cross-functional business...

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Bogner: former Puma chief Arne Freundt becomes CEO

Willy Bogner GmbH has appointed Arne Freundt to the role of chief executive officer (CEO). The former head of the Herzogenaurach-based sporting goods company Puma will take on his new role effective June 1, Bogner announced on Tuesday. Freundt will then be responsible for the future direction of the Munich-based apparel provider, alongside the...

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Former Tommy Hilfiger executive to drive product strategy for G2 Esports

G2 Esports, one of the world's leading esports and entertainment brands, has appointed former Tommy Hilfiger, Nike and Calvin Klein merchandising manager, Pétronille Grein, as its new head of product. Grein will be responsible for leading G2’s product strategy, driving global presence with “commercially and creatively impactful collections,”...

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Amy Bircher Bruyn named chair of NCTO

The National Council of Textile Organisations (NCTO) has named Amy Bircher Bruyn as the new chair of the organisation. Bruyn currently serves as chief executive officer and founder of MMI Textiles, an industrial and custom textile supplier. She will be joined at the helm of NCTO by the organisation’s new vice chair, Jay Todd, the CEO and...

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CIFF appoints new co-director

A shift in leadership is underway at the Copenhagen International Fashion Fair (CIFF); Shane Baron has been promoted as the new co-director of the Danish trade event, emphasising a continued commitment to partners and community. Baron has been with CIFF for over three years, during which time he has demonstrated a level of dedication, structure,...

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Zia Zareem-Slade appointed managing director at Paul Smith

British heritage brand Paul Smith has appointed Zia Zareem-Slade as its new managing director. Zareem-Slade transitions to the independent fashion house from her most recent role as chief executive officer of British jewellery brand Annoushka. The appointment, effective May 2026, marks a strategic addition to the Paul Smith executive team....

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Global Fashion Summit: Azzurra Morelli, CEO of Pellemoda, discusses climate adaptation

Climate adaptation is a supply chain issue and cannot be solved by a single brand. This was one of the messages delivered by Azzurra Morelli, ceo of Pellemoda (Holding Morelli), an Italian luxury manufacturing company and benefit corporation committed to integrating sustainability into its industrial processes. She spoke during the Global...

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Prévu founder Jake Hall passes away, tributes roll in

Jake Hall, the founder of menswear brand Prévu Studio and former The Only Way is Essex (Towie) star, has passed away aged 35. According to media reports, Hall died in a holiday villa in Majorca after “a tragic accident” that led to fatal head injuries. Hall first garnered acclaim when joining the Towie cast in 2015. The same year he launched Pré...

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Canali announces appointment of Alessio Lillocci as creative director

Alessio Lillocci is the new creative director of menswear brand Canali. The label announced today that the appointment marks a further step in the brand's evolution, which has long been an international benchmark for contemporary men's tailoring. Designer to oversee and strengthen brand identity The designer's curriculum includes extensive...

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Ruven Taieb of Rendel: “A good advisor doesn't sell, they create an experience and a lasting relationship”

If there is one profession in fashion where emotional intelligence reigns supreme, this is it. Far from clichés, sales advisors embody the most vibrant and perhaps the most human face of this vast industry. To paint a multifaceted portrait of this hands-on profession, FashionUnited chose to speak with those who approach sales as a place for...

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Superdry co-founder James Holder sentenced to eight years in prison for rape

Superdry co-founder James Holder was sentenced to eight years in prison by a UK court on Thursday for raping a woman in May 2022. Holder, 54, was found guilty last week by a jury at Gloucester Crown Court (south-west England) of raping the woman when he accompanied her to her flat after meeting her in a bar. He had pleaded not guilty and...