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Dario Vitale is creative director of Emporio Armani and Giorgio Armani accessories

Dario Vitale, born in 1983, has been appointed creative director of Emporio Armani and Giorgio Armani accessories with immediate effect, the first to hold this role outside the Armani family. "The appointment of Dario Vitale marks an important milestone for the Armani Group. It is a choice that strengthens our creative organisation and confirms...

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Hugo Boss: Frasers CEO Michael Murray is new chairman of the supervisory board

British major shareholder Frasers Group Plc has once again asserted its influence at the Metzingen-based fashion group Hugo Boss AG. On Wednesday, the clothing company announced that Michael Murray was elected as the new chairman of the supervisory board on Tuesday. His predecessor, Stephan Sturm, announced his resignation a few days ago. Murray...

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Kering announces appointment of Sophie Maddaloni as general secretary

Luxury group Kering has announced the appointment of Sophie Maddaloni as general secretary, effective immediately from September 15, 2026. Based in Paris, she joins the company's executive committee and will report directly to Jean-Marc Duplaix, in his capacity as chief operating officer. According to a statement sent to FashionUnited, Sophie...

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Kirsten Green joins Gap board, bringing venture capital expertise

US specialty apparel retailer Gap Inc. has appointed Kirsten Green to its board of directors, effective immediately. Green is the founder and managing partner of US venture capital firm Forerunner. Since launching the firm in 2012, she has led investments in over 100 early-stage to scaling companies, including Warby Parker, Dollar Shave Club and...

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Lycra appoints Hua Du as CEO months after Chapter 11 exit

The Lycra Company has appointed Hua Du as its new chief executive officer, effective on Monday. The announcement comes almost six months after the company filed for Chapter 11 in March and exited two months later. Du succeeds Dean Williams, who served as interim chief executive officer and will continue in his role as chief financial officer. “...

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Jigsaw hires Victoria Beckham's first employee as design director

Jigsaw has appointed Melanie Walker as design director, bringing in a designer who spent nearly a decade building Victoria Beckham's ready-to-wear business to lead product and creative direction through the next phase of its turnaround. The appointment lands a day after the brand reported an 18 percent year-on-year sales increase for...

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Target hires Hilton's Mark Weinstein as chief marketing and guest experience officer

Target has appointed Mark Weinstein as chief marketing and guest experience officer, filling a role it created in February and has been recruiting for externally ever since. Weinstein starts immediately and reports to chief executive Michael Fiddelke. He arrives from Hilton, where he was global chief marketing officer across the group's 28...

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Marco Viganò is the new CEO of Jil Sander

Marco Viganò is the new CEO of Jil Sander. The manager takes on the role this Tuesday and reports directly to Otb Group CEO Ubaldo Minelli. Minelli led Jil Sander on an interim basis during the transition period (Serge Brunschwig left the company on July 31, 2025, for personal reasons). New ceo to support brand development and further strengthen...

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Autry appoints Danilo Piarulli as new CEO to drive international growth

Danilo Piarulli is the new chief executive officer of Autry. "The appointment marks a significant step in Autry's evolution. The brand aims to capitalise on the international growth recorded in recent years through an increasingly structured and agile approach to developing direct retail, selective distribution, geographical expansion and brand...

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Rhone appoints its first chief merchandising officer

Rhone has created a chief merchandising officer role and filled it with Alexa Andersen, most recently senior vice president of merchandising at Puma North America, WWD reported. Andersen will oversee both the merchandising and design teams at the Stamford, Connecticut company. She brings more than 20 years in performance apparel, having run...

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U.S. Polo Assn. hires Abercrombie & Fitch designer to lead men's and boys'

U.S. Polo Assn. has appointed David Swetman as global design lead for men's and boys', recruiting from Abercrombie & Fitch as it builds out its senior team. Swetman spent 18 years at A&F, most recently as senior concept designer for global menswear, where he is credited with a significant part in the reinvention of the company's men's business....

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CFDA places CEO Steven Kolb on leave after altercation with PETA protesters

The Council of Fashion Designers of America has placed president and chief executive Steven Kolb on leave following an altercation with PETA protesters at the Cos runway show during New York Fashion Week, Business of Fashion reported. In a statement, the organisation said it takes the matter very seriously and that Kolb will be on leave pending...