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Valentino, the Roman couturier who loved red

An emblem of the 1960s dolce vita, couturier Valentino Garavani died on Monday at the age of 93. He invented a Roman haute couture with sensual and timeless lines, dressing the world's greatest icons for nearly half a century. From Elizabeth Taylor and Audrey Hepburn to Julia Roberts and Gwyneth Paltrow, Valentino specialised in dressing...

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Myntra and Raymond Lifestyle announce key leadership appointments

In a significant shake-up within India’s fashion retail landscape, industry giants Myntra and Raymond Lifestyle have made high-profile leadership appointments, drawing seasoned talent from top competitors to spearhead their next phases of growth. Raymond Lifestyle has fortified its leadership ranks by appointing two industry veterans, Thomas...

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Fashion mourns Valentino Garavani; funeral to be held in Rome on Friday

Valentino Garavani passed away peacefully today at his home in Rome, surrounded by his loved ones. The announcement was made in a statement by the Valentino Garavani and Giancarlo Giammetti Foundation. He will lie in state at Pm23, located at Piazza Mignanelli 23 in Rome. This will take place on January 21 and January 22, from 11am to 6pm....

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Liberty appoints new CFO

British department store Liberty has named Alex Pregnolato as its new chief financial officer. He joins the company from De Beers Group’s BCM business, where he most recently served as CFO, head of transformation, over the course of three and a half years. During this time, Pregnolato oversaw a simplification initiative designed to cut overhead...

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Represent names former Adidas Yeezy executive to lead North America

Manchester-based, British luxury streetwear brand Represent has appointed former Adidas Yeezy general manager Jim Anfuso as president of North America to lead “aggressive US expansion”. Anfuso, a veteran of the footwear and streetwear industry, was most recently president of commerce at Complex Ntwrk. He is best known for launching and managing...

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Footwear label Vivaia plans major retail expansion under new creative director

International footwear brand Vivaia has announced the appointment of Alan Buanne as creative director. This move is part of a strategy to elevate the brand, coinciding with its international expansion. Launched in 2020, Vivaia now has over 80 points-of-sale and has no plans to stop there. The company is preparing for significant growth in its...

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Ralph Lauren Corporation appoints Cesar Conde to board of directors

US luxury group Ralph Lauren Corporation has announced the appointment of Cesar Conde to its board of directors, effective immediately. The addition of Conde, who currently serves as chairman of NBCUniversal News Group, increases the total number of directors on the board to 12. Conde oversees one of the largest news media conglomerates in the...

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Under Armour announces executive leadership changes to accelerate transformation

US sportswear brand Under Armour has revealed a series of senior leadership appointments intended to strengthen its global product, brand and marketplace operations. Effective February 2, 2026, the changes are designed to align the company’s go-to-market strategy under a unified operating model to drive sustainable growth and improve financial...

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Gap to venture further into entertainment with new dedicated exec

Gap is set to expand its presence in the entertainment industry. The US apparel giant has appointed Pam Kaufman to the newly created role of executive vice president, chief entertainment officer. In the position, Kaufman, who will report to Gap president and CEO, Richard Dickson, has been tasked with leading the development of the company’s ‘...

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Gabriela Hearst names Michele Cohen as president

New York-based designer Gabriela Hearst has promoted her longtime head of sales, Michele Cohen, to president, effective immediately. In a statement, the designer said the newly created role was to reflect the brand's "continued commercial momentum and to support its next phase of global growth”. As president, Cohen will lead the brand’s global...

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Paul Costelloe names fashion house successor

British and Irish fashion brand Paul Costelloe has announced that William Costelloe will continue the family’s legacy as creative director, succeeding his late father, who passed away in November 2025. William Costelloe, who has been design director at London-based Paul Costelloe for the past seven years, will now lead the development of all the...

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Chiara Ferragni acquitted in Pandoro and Easter Eggs charity case

Italian influencer Chiara Ferragni has been acquitted at the end of the summary trial concerning the well-known cases of the Pandoro Pink Christmas and the Easter eggs charity promotions. The decision was made by Ilio Mannucci Pacini, the judge of the third criminal section of Milan, according to a report from the Italian news agency Ansa. The...