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Toni Sailer: founder hands over brand to next generation

The premium skiwear brand, based in Grasbrunn near Munich, has a new owner, Kevin Taubenberger, the company announced on Thursday. The 36-year-old has been managing director of Fashion Pool GmbH, the company behind Toni Sailer, since 2022. “For me, this takeover means taking responsibility for what has been built, while also providing new...

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Brandon Blackwood and Etsy CEO join New York's inaugural Business Advisory Council

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has named fashion entrepreneur Brandon Blackwood and Etsy CEO Kruti Patel Goyal among the inaugural members of a new Business Advisory Council, bringing retail and fashion representation into discussions around the city’s economic growth. The 15-member council will meet quarterly with the Mayor and Deputy Mayor...

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Executive changes at Nike: Jane Ewing appointed chief commercial officer

US sportswear giant Nike has announced a change to its senior leadership team with the appointment of Jane Ewing as executive vice president and chief commercial officer, effective September 7, 2026. Ewing will report directly to Nike president and chief executive officer Elliott Hill and will join the company's senior leadership team. In her...

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Gebr. Heinemann appoints former Louis Vuitton Germany head as CEO

Gebr. Heinemann SE & Co. KG is restructuring its supervisory and executive boards. This move is also intended to continue the generational transition at the Hamburg-based retail group. Morgan Boeri will take on the role of chief executive officer from the new year, Gebr. Heinemann announced on Thursday. The manager brings extensive international...

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C.J. King named general manager of North America Sport for Helly Hansen

Apparel group Kontoor Brands has appointed C.J. King as general manager of North America Sport for Norwegian outerwear brand Helly Hansen, effective August 31, 2026. In this role, King will oversee all aspects of the sport business for Helly Hansen in North America, including commercial strategy and marketplace execution. King will join the...

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Yayoi Kusama dies at 97: The artist who redefined brand collaborations

Yayoi Kusama has died at the age of 97, and with her passing goes the defining figure behind one of fashion’s most influential artist collaborations. For decades, the Japanese avant-garde artist and her signature dots have filled gallery spaces across the world, as well as Louis Vuitton storefronts, handbags, and global campaigns. Born in...

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David Pemsel to step down from the BFC after 10 years

David Pemsel is stepping down as chair of the British Fashion Council (BFC) and exiting the organisation, bringing to an end a decade-long tenure. Pemsel’s departure is scheduled for September 30 following the anticipated announcement of his successor, the BFC told WWD. He will stay on to oversee the transition period before formally stepping...

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Alo names new director of retail strategy and execution

American activewear brand Alo has appointed Gabriel Paz as its new director of retail strategy and execution, suggesting the rapidly expanding brand is eyeing a build up of its physical retail presence. Paz, who is based in Los Angeles, confirmed his new position on LinkedIn. He joins the company from American Express, where he spent three years...

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Christophe Lemaire and Sarah-Linh Tran to leave Uniqlo

For ten years, Uniqlo customers have been delighted by their timeless and soft clothing. This season, Christophe Lemaire and Sarah-Linh Tran are designing their final collection for the fast fashion brand. Since 2016, the designers of the luxury label Lemaire have been creating menswear and womenswear collections for Uniqlo, comprising the “...

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Adidas manager Jochen Denninger dies at 57

Jochen Denninger, most recently vice president of marketing operations at Adidas, has died at the age of 57. Denninger passed away on August 23, according to a post on his LinkedIn profile published by his family on Tuesday. In the post, they expressed their “deepest gratitude” to his marketing operations team, manager Michelle Robertson, and...

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Skims promotes Kim Schraub to chief brand officer, names Erin Magee chief design officer

Skims has promoted Kim Schraub to chief brand officer and appointed Erin Magee as chief design officer, both newly created roles at the company. The appointments were announced on Monday. Schraub has been with Skims, co-founded by Kim Kardashian and Jens Grede in 2019, since before the brand launched, having led design and creative vision across...

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Hola Moda hires Martin Isabella to lead H&M's launch in Argentina

Martin Isabella will join as general manager of Hola Moda in Argentina, responsible for launching H&M's operations in the country. The executive confirmed his appointment on LinkedIn, describing the project as the “foundational moment” for the Swedish brand in the Argentinian market. Hola Moda, a Panamanian-based firm created to operate the H&M...