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Stefano Festa Marzotto new IAF president

The International Apparel Federation (IAF) has announced a leadership transition, naming Stefano Festa Marzotto as its new president. The announcement was made at the 40th IAF World Fashion Convention in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, which also celebrated four decades of the organisation’s global collaboration within the apparel industry. Stefano Festa...

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Puma: India managing director departs

Karthik Balagopalan, managing director of Puma India, is leaving the Herzogenaurach-based sportswear company. The head of India has decided to leave Puma to “focus on family priorities in Germany”, the company announced on Tuesday. A successor will be announced shortly. Balagopalan took on his current role in August 2023, succeeding Abhishek...

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Resale platform Poshmark appoints first chief product officer

US-based resale marketplace Poshmark has named Heather Friedland as its first chief product officer. In this newly created role, Friedland has been tasked with overseeing the company’s product strategy, roadmap and execution as it looks towards its next phase of growth. Friedland joins the company from Ancestry, where she also served as chief...

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New marketing structure: Puma appoints Maria Valdes as chief brand officer

German sportswear company Puma SE announced a reform of its brand marketing department on Monday, filling a key position in the process. Maria Valdes will now lead the new organisation as chief brand officer at board level, the company announced. In this role, she will be responsible for brand marketing, product, creative direction, innovation...

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Stylist Melanie Ward passes away

Melanie Ward has passed away following a battle with cancer. The London-born stylist was known for her collaborative approach when working with global brands, helping to distinguish the style of the 1990s and early 2000s. The news of her death was shared on her official Instagram account, where notable industry figures flooded to the comments to...

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Lanvin Group: Jiyang Han to become CFO in November 2025

Lanvin Group, a global luxury fashion group, has announced the appointment of Jiyang Han as its new chief financial officer (CFO), effective November 1, 2025. He succeeds David Chan, whose planned departure was previously announced and will take effect on October 27, 2025. In this key role, Han will oversee all of the Group's financial affairs,...

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Puma appoints Ronald Reijmers as vice president global retail

German sportswear provider Puma SE is restructuring its retail management structure. On Thursday, the company announced the appointment of Ronald Reijmers as vice president global retail. The 55-year-old will "lead the development of the company's full-price and outlet stores worldwide" in this role, Puma announced. Reijmers will take up his new...

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PO.P appoints Gwynn Milligan as non-executive director

Swedish childrenswear brand PO.P, known for its durable children’s clothing and outerwear, has appointed experienced fashion executive Gwynn Milligan as a non-executive director. In a statement, PO.P said the appointment adds “significant retail and sector-specific expertise,” to its board to support its “continued growth and international...

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Matalan taps former H&M MD as new CEO

British fashion and homeware retailer Matalan has named Henrik Nordvall as its new chief executive officer, a role he will take up from February 2026. Nordvall will succeed Karl-Heinz Holland, who stepped into the role of executive chair upon the departure of Jo Whitfield after she exited as CEO last year. Holland, who temporarily led the...

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Hermès appoints Grace Wales Bonner as creative director of men's ready-to-wear

Another shift in the luxury industry. British designer Grace Wales Bonner is joining Hermès, taking over the creative direction of the men's ready-to-wear division, according to a statement from the luxury fashion house. Hermès praises the designer for her “contemporary and innovative approach to menswear” which she has employed and developed...

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Authentic Brands Group taps L’Oréal veteran to helm Mexico team

US fashion conglomerate Authentic Brands Group has named Victor Alvarino as its new senior vice president, head of Mexico. The executive confirmed his appointment via LinkedIn. Alvarino has already been with Authentic since September last year, having initially served as director of Mexico while also holding the title of senior vice president....

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Former Dior designer Kim Jones makes move to Chinese outerwear brand

British designer Kim Jones has added a new employer to his CV. The former Dior menswear designer has joined Chinese outerwear brand Bosideng, as confirmed to FashionNetwork. The Chinese brand made its debut on the Paris Fashion Week catwalk in 2025. Jones is not taking over the entire creative direction of the brand. He is responsible for the...