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SCAD President Paula Wallace awarded France’s Chevalier dans l’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres

Paula Wallace, founder and president of the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD), has been awarded the title of Chevalier dans l’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres by the French Ministry of Culture. The honor, one of France’s highest cultural distinctions, recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to the arts and cultural...

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Footasylum CEO exits, search for successor underway

The chief executive officer of Footasylum has exited the company. David Pujolar is reported to have left the business this week, with Stephan Rahmede, a senior representative for Aurelius WaterRise, to take over in an interim capacity. The news was confirmed by the footwear retailer to multiple media outlets, including FashionNetwork, yet the...

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Katjes: Bogner majority owner appoints US influencer as creative director

US influencer and comedian Jake Shane has been appointed chief creative officer (CCO) at liquorice and fruit gum manufacturer Katjes. The company confirmed the appointment to the German Press Agency (DPA) on February 12, 2026, following an earlier report by Forbes magazine. In this newly created role, the 26-year-old Shane will be responsible...

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Etam zones in on the US with new appointment

French apparel group Etam is accelerating its approach to the US market through the appointment of dedicated leadership for the region. Alexandre Bartra has been named general manager of North America, expanding on his former role as head of Mexico, which he will continue to oversee now alongside the US and Canada. He announced his new position...

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Johnnie-O Names promotes Matt Ferrer to president

American premium lifestyle brand Johnnie-O has promoted Matt Ferrer to the role of president to oversee the commercial side of the business. Ferrer, who has been with the lifestyle brand for more than 10 years, began his career as business development manager and progressed through roles, including director of business development, vice...

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The Epstein files: Hermès CEO clarifies 2013 encounter and subsequent rejections

Paris, France - The chief executive officer of French luxury group Hermès, Axel Dumas, stated on Thursday that Jeffrey Epstein had pushed to meet him in 2013. Epstein went as far as inviting himself to a tour of one of the company's workshops in the Paris region. "I had only one contact with Jeffrey Epstein, which was in March 2013 during a...

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Leadership change at Bally: Mario Grauso appointed CEO

Swiss heritage brand Bally has appointed a new chief executive officer. Mario Grauso succeeds Ennio Fontana, who is leaving the company. Grauso previously held a senior creative role at the brand. Industry publication WWD first reported the news on Tuesday. Grauso has over 20 years of experience leading international fashion and lifestyle...

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Brooks Running creates vice president of footwear product strategy role

Brooks Running, the American running footwear, apparel, sports bras, and accessories brand, has appointed former New Balance and Sorel executive Claire Wood as vice president of footwear product strategy to accelerate its focus on performance footwear. In a statement, Seattle-based Brooks Running said that the newly created role would see...

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Francesca Bellettini: the CEO forging Gucci's future

In an industry defined by dynamic shifts and heritage, the appointment of Francesca Bellettini as president and chief executive officer of Italian luxury maison Gucci in September 2025 marks a pivotal moment. With Gucci, the flagship brand of the French luxury group Kering, still facing declining sales and profits, Bellettini has been entrusted...

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Cascale names new CEO

Nonprofit organisation Cascale has named Ying McGuire as its new chief executive officer. She will take up the role from June 1, 2026, succeeding Harsh Saini, who is stepping down from her interim position. McGuire most recently served as CEO and president of the US National Minority Supplier Development Council, where she was credited with...

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Petite Plume names first-ever president

American luxury sleepwear and lifestyle brand Petite Plume has appointed Irina Topuria as its first-ever president to oversee the company’s strategic growth, operations, and expansion, as it enters its next phase of scaling. Topuria joins the sleepwear brand from Fleur du Mal, where she served as president and led the direct-to-consumer luxury...

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Fossil Group names Shannon Freeze as chief people and communications officer

US-based lifestyle accessories company Fossil Group has announced the appointment of Shannon Freeze as chief people and communications officer. Freeze will join the executive leadership team on February 23, 2026, reporting directly to the chief executive officer, Franco Fogliato. In this newly defined role, Freeze will be responsible for...