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Represent appoints Priya De Souza as chief marketing officer

British fashion label Represent has appointed Priya De Souza as chief marketing officer, effective immediately. In the role, De Souza will report to chief executive Paul Spencer and lead marketing, communications and brand strategy across Represent and its performance line, 247 by Represent, the Manchester-founded company said in a release. De...

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Bergdorf Goodman taps former Louis Vuitton Americas CEO Lanessa Elrod as president

Bergdorf Goodman has appointed Lanessa Elrod president, effective November 2, bringing the former Louis Vuitton Americas chief back to the retailer where she spent part of her early career. Elrod will join the management team at Exemplar Luxury Group, the parent company of Bergdorf Goodman, Neiman Marcus and Saks Fifth Avenue. Her appointment...

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Inditex appoints former Dior and Carven creative director Serge Ruffieux as design director for John Galliano at Zara

Madrid – Coinciding with the launch of the first collection designed by John Galliano for Zara, Inditex has hired Serge Ruffieux on a freelance basis. The renowned Italian-Swiss creative and designer stepped into the role of design director for Galliano's team at Inditex and Zara in October 2026. Ruffieux announced his appointment at the Spanish...

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Tendam recruits telecommunications talent to lead its AI strategy

Spanish fashion multinational Tendam, owner of Cortefiel, Springfield and Women'secret, has appointed Mónica Sala as its new chief artificial intelligence (AI) and transformation officer. Joining from telecommunications operator Orange España, the executive will start at the group on January 1, 2027. She will sit on its management committee and...

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Ecco CEO Thomas Gøgsig steps down

Danish footwear company Ecco is losing its chief executive officer (CEO). Thomas Gøgsig has stepped down after almost two years at the helm and will leave the company. The Board of Directors has decided to recruit an external CEO, Ecco announced on Tuesday. Together with the other members of the Management Board, the new CEO is to lead what the...

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Yohji Yamamoto to receive Outstanding Achievement Award at The Fashion Awards 2026

The British Fashion Council (BFC) has named Yohji Yamamoto as the recipient of the Outstanding Achievement Award at The Fashion Awards 2026, honouring his contribution to the global fashion industry and his lasting influence on contemporary design. The ceremony will take place on November 30 at the Royal Albert Hall in London. The BFC announced...

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Borbonese appoints Marie-Laure Lequain as CEO

Turin-based fashion house Borbonese has appointed Marie-Laure Lequain as chief executive officer (CEO). Lequain is the first woman to hold the role in the company's history, Borbonese announced on Wednesday via LinkedIn. According to the company, she brings thirty years of experience in fashion and luxury, with expertise spanning product,...

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Wonderland appoints Carlos Nazario as editor-in-chief

Wonderland has appointed stylist and fashion director Carlos Nazario as editor-in-chief. Nazario will oversee the publication across digital and print, starting with the spring 2027 edition, set for release in March 2027. The appointment is the first editorship named under Alastair McKimm, chief creative officer of Visual Talent Group,...

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Roots CEO Meghan Roach steps down following acquisition

Meghan Roach has stepped down as president and CEO of Roots after the Canadian outdoor and lifestyle brand completed its sale to Marquee Brands and its operating partner JM&A Design and Development. “Today, I am stepping down as President and CEO of Roots after successfully completing its sale to Marquee Brands and JM&A. It has been an honour to...

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Size-inclusive marketplace Viva Voce appoints Amy Williams as CEO

Viva Voce, the size-inclusive fashion marketplace connecting independent designers with shoppers in sizes S through 6X, has appointed Amy Williams as chief executive officer. Williams joins from Good-Loop, the responsible advertising platform she founded at the age of 25, which turns ad engagement into charitable donations for brands including...

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Leather Working Group appoints Christina Raab as CEO

The Leather Working Group (LWG) has appointed Dr Christina Raab as chief executive officer, effective November 2. Raab will work alongside outgoing executive director Vanessa Podmore and interim director Adam Hughes during a transition period, ahead of Podmore’s departure at the end of the year. Raab joins from the Cradle to Cradle Products...

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J.Lindeberg: Henrik Bunge becomes new CEO

Henrik Bunge has been appointed chief executive officer (CEO) of J.Lindeberg, the Swedish clothing company announced on Tuesday on the professional networking platform LinkedIn. He will assume the role on April 1, 2027 and is expected to succeed Hans-Christian Meyer, who has led the company since June 2020. The new CEO brings extensive...