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“The Do’s and Don’ts” of landing your dream job in fashion: Curiosity, strategy and career vision

Buenos Aires – Landing a dream job in fashion no longer depends solely on an interest in the industry or a strong résumé. For Luis Lara Arias, an international consultant specializing in retail and strategy, companies today are looking for far more prepared profiles, with real industry knowledge and the ability to understand how the business...

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Dutch shoe designer Jan Jansen dies at 85

Amsterdam - One of the Netherlands' most famous shoe designers has passed away. Jan Jansen died at the age of 85, a friend of the family reported to the ANP press agency. He passed away in his Amsterdam home from cancer. The designer made a name for himself with his striking shoes, notable for both their colour and material. One of his most...

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King Charles names fashion and beauty names in 2026 Birthday Honours List

King Charles III’s Birthday Honours List 2026 celebrates several fashion and beauty names, including Charlotte Tilbury, Sandra Choi, David Emanuel, Kurt Geiger chief executive Neil Charles, Me & Em founder Clare Hornby, and Clothsurgeon co-founders. This year’s list was published on June 12, ahead of the Trooping the Colour ceremony, which took...

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Mario Jorge Machado, re-elected president of Euratex

The General Assembly of Euratex has ratified Mario Jorge Machado as president for a new term. Euratex is the organisation representing national textile and apparel associations in Europe. Machado has held the presidency since June 2024. He will approach this new stage with a roadmap focused on three strategic priorities for the sector, according...

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Hillary Super powers Victoria's Secret to a record turnaround

On June 2, 2026, with nine days to go before shareholders voted on a board activists had spent the past year attacking — after openly questioning whether she was equipped to run a public company — Hillary Super answered with a number. Victoria's Secret posted first-quarter earnings of 0.60 dollars a share, nearly double the 0.32 dollars analysts...

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British designer Nigel Cabourn passes away at 77

Nigel Cabourn, the legendary British designer known for his transformative menswear, has passed away at the age of 77 after battling cancer. The news was confirmed via the late designer's official Instagram, where a statement read: “It is with the deepest sadness that we announce the passing of Nigel Cabourn. He lived a remarkable life, inspired...

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Victoria's Secret shareholders re-elect all nine director nominees

The US lingerie retailer Victoria’s Secret & Co. (VS&Co) has announced the preliminary voting results from its 2026 annual meeting of shareholders, confirming that investors voted to re-elect all nine of the company's director nominees to the board of directors. The list of re-elected board members includes independent chair Donna James. The...

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Combining work and parenthood: Odette Lunettes' Babies at Work initiative

What kind of employees is Belgian eyewear brand Odette Lunettes looking for? “Authenticity, alongside professional expertise as a prerequisite, is our most important criterion,” says Eline De Munck. “We want someone who is genuinely themselves.” The team is a mix of different backgrounds, ages, appearances and personalities. This diversity not...

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Brandon Wen, creative director of Antwerp's fashion academy: “I allow myself to be a little naive”

Brandon Wen succeeded the legendary Walter Van Beirendonck as the first non-Belgian and youngest head of department in the history of the Antwerp Fashion Academy. This year, the students he started with are graduating. FashionUnited speaks to him in Antwerp about his first cohort and the creation of his own debut collection. Wen has no time for...

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Saint Laurent: Anouck Duranteau-Loeper appointed deputy CEO

The house of Saint Laurent (Kering group) is evolving its management structure. The company has announced the appointment of Anouck Duranteau-Loeper to the position of deputy chief executive officer in charge of product, as reported by WWD. This decision will officially take effect on July 1. This announcement follows that of her departure from...

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Primark appoints Lucy Slinger as chief financial officer

International fashion retailer Primark, founded in Ireland, has announced the appointment of Lucy Slinger as its new chief financial officer (CFO). Slinger will play a critical role in driving the long-term growth strategy of Primark as the business expands internationally and prepares to become a standalone entity. She joins the business from...

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Tony Ranalli appointed art director at Gas

Tony Ranalli is the new art director of Gas. The designer has over 30 years of experience in the apparel industry. Romolo D'Orazio, general manager of Gas, said: "We were not just looking for a name, but for a person capable of getting into the brand's DNA and the product, understanding its construction and guiding its evolution. Among the key...