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Walpole names Fortnum & Mason CEO as chair

Luxury trade association Walpole has named Tom Athron as its new chair, a role he will take up from July 1. Athron, who currently serves as chief executive of Fortnum & Mason, will succeed Michael Ward, managing director of Harrods, who is stepping down after finishing the maximum tenure of nine years. Ward will continue on in the newly created...

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Valentino: CEO Jacopo Venturini to reportedly step down

Valentino CEO Jacopo Venturini was reportedly leaving the company. According to The Platform, the executive was on leave and is to now exit the company "to take time for himself". The company confirmed to MFF that "Venturini was temporarily absent and on leave for health reasons". Valentino’s revenue was relatively stable compared to the...

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Zalando appoints new general manager for Western Europe

Paris-based Laura Toledano Khelif was appointed as the new general manager for Western Europe at Zalando. In her new role, she will oversee the Benelux markets, in addition to her existing responsibilities for France, the UK and Ireland. Khelif announced her appointment via LinkedIn. "As general manager for Western Europe, I look forward to...

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Karl Lagerfeld's country house to be auctioned in July

Paris – Karl Lagerfeld's country house on the outskirts of Paris was auctioned on July 1, 2024, the notary in charge of the sale reported. The 600 square metre, fully renovated, 19th-century house is situated in Louveciennes, about 12 miles southwest of Paris. 'Villa Louveciennes' was purchased by the designer in 2010 and kept until his death in...

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Bestseller: Only brand chief Finn Poulsen steps down

The chief executive officer of Only, Finn Poulsen, has stepped down from the helm of the Danish womenswear brand. Effective August 1, Søren Hedensted will take over as brand director, Only announced on Friday on the career network, LinkedIn. He will be supported by deputy director, Heidi Langager. Hedensted has worked for Only for more than...

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Lacoste taps Rémy Cointreau Group head as CEO

French label Lacoste has named Éric Vallat as its new chief executive officer. Vallat, who succeeds Thierry Guibert, will step into his new role from September 1. He will join the company from the Rémy Cointreau Group, where is currently wrapping up as chief executive officer. Prior to this, he had held the same position at Rémy Martin and had...

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Anna Wintour resigning as Vogue US Editor-in-Chief after 36 years

Anna Wintour is stepping down as Editor-in-Chief of American Vogue, a role she has held since 1988. The announcement was made during a staff meeting on Tuesday. Wintour will remain Global Editorial Director of Vogue and Chief Content Officer at Condé Nast. The decision is part of Condé Nast’s ongoing global restructuring, which includes...

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Ulta Beauty announces interim CFO appointment, reaffirms 2025 guidance

Ulta Beauty, Inc. announced a change in its executive leadership, naming Chris Lialios, the company’s senior vice president – controller, as interim chief financial officer, effective immediately. Lialios steps into this role following the departure of Paula Oyibo. The beauty retailer has initiated an external search for a permanent successor,...

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Former Yoox MD appointed brand president at VF’s Naparijri

Valentina Visconti Prasca, the former managing director of Yoox worldwide, has been named brand president of Napapijri, an Italian brand under the umbrella of fashion conglomerate VF Corp. Prasca’s appointment was confirmed by the company to WWD, to which the new Napaprijri head said: “Becoming part of a group with a powerful portfolio of ionic...

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Oakley names Travis Scott as chief visionary

American eyewear brand Oakley, based in Southern California, has appointed rapper, producer and entrepreneur Travis Scott as its chief visionary to “reimagine the future” of the brand. In a statement, Oakley said Scott has been a “huge driving force on Oakley’s cultural renaissance,” by wearing the Oakley brand and integrating its eyewear and...

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Disney taps Nike exec as SVP, global marketing of consumer products

Nike’s global vice president and general manager of its Virtual Studios and ‘.Swoosh’ brand, Ron Faris, has exited the sportswear giant after nine years. He has been tapped by Walt Disney Studios to lead the global marketing of its consumer products division. In his new role, senior vice president of global marketing for Disney Consumer...

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Willy Chavarria reportedly being eyed for Fendi

New York-based Willy Chavarria is said to be at the front of the race to take over Fendi. While many names have been in circulation to step in as creative director for the Italian fashion house, the Mexican-Irish designer has emerged as a strong contender, according to sources for WWD. The media outlet said the likelihood of a deal with...