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Gabriel Moses to receive Trailblazer Award at The Fashion Awards 2026

British-Nigerian photographer and filmmaker Gabriel Moses will receive the Trailblazer Award at The Fashion Awards 2026, recognising his influence across fashion, music and contemporary visual culture. The British Fashion Council (BFC) announced the honour ahead of the ceremony, which will take place at London's Royal Albert Hall on November 30....

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Levi Strauss & Co. appoints Jeannie Renné-Malone as chief sustainability officer

Denim company Levi Strauss & Co. (LS&Co.) has appointed Jeannie Renné-Malone as vice president and chief sustainability officer, effective December 1. In this role, Renné-Malone will lead the company’s global sustainability team and oversee initiatives aimed at advancing its sustainability targets. She will also join the group’s supply chain...

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Perry Ellis International appoints Liz Rodbell as group president

US fashion company Perry Ellis International (PEI) has appointed retail industry veteran Liz Rodbell as group president. Based in the company’s New York office, Rodbell will oversee key lifestyle divisions while driving long-term strategic growth and brand elevation across the portfolio. She brings a track record of merchandising acumen, retail...

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Tod’s: Matteo Tamburini steps down as creative director

Matteo Tamburini is stepping down as creative director of Tod's. The designer had held the position at the Italian brand, which is based in the Marche region, since 2023. He made his runway debut with the autumn/winter 2024 womenswear collection during Milan Fashion Week. Tamburini had succeeded Walter Chiapponi in the role. The announcement...

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Kendra Scott names former Tiffany & Co. executive Kerry Feldmann chief merchandising officer

Kendra Scott has appointed Kerry Feldmann as chief merchandising officer, effective November 16. Feldmann will oversee merchandising, planning and allocation, and will report to chief executive officer Chris Blakeslee as part of the executive leadership team. The appointment comes as the Texas-based company prepares for its 25th anniversary in...

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Hugo Boss announces departure of deputy CEO and chief sales officer Oliver Timm

German fashion group Hugo Boss has announced that chief sales officer and deputy chief executive officer Oliver Timm is leaving the business. Timm has resigned from the managing board at his own request, with the departure taking effect on November 30. Until further notice, chief executive officer (CEO) Daniel Grieder and chief financial officer...

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Sofie Dolva steps down as CIFF director after four years

Sofie Dolva is stepping down as director of Copenhagen International Fashion Fair (CIFF), bringing an end to a four-and-a-half-year period during which the Danish trade event expanded its international reach and developed a presence beyond its twice-yearly exhibitions. Maja Schildt, formerly global commercial director at Danish lifestyle brand...

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SCAD appoints fragrance strategist Paul Austin as executive in residence

The Savannah College of Art and Design has appointed fragrance industry strategist and creative director Paul Austin as its executive in residence for the 2026–2027 academic year, according to a press release shared by the university. Austin, the founder of New York-based Austin Advisory Group and co-creator of LilaNur Parfums, previously...

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Paul Smith receives Freedom of the City of London

British fashion designer Sir Paul Smith has received the Freedom of the City of London in recognition of his contribution to British fashion and design. The designer attended a ceremony at Guildhall, having been nominated by former Lord Mayor Sir William Russell and the City of London Corporation’s lead member for SME growth, Shravan Joshi....

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Lululemon appoints brand and strategy chiefs to leadership team

Canadian athletic apparel retailer Lululemon Athletica (Lululemon) has appointed Ben Hallam as chief brand officer, effective November 9, 2026. Hallam joins the senior leadership team and will report to chief executive officer Heidi O’Neill. He previously served as senior vice president of marketing at Canadian hospitality firm Four Seasons...

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Martine Rose becomes new creative director of Balenciaga

Martine Rose is the new creative director of Balenciaga. On Friday, the French fashion house confirmed the appointment of the London-based designer, known for her eponymous menswear label. The announcement comes just a day after Balenciaga parted ways with Pierpaolo Piccioli. Rose is the first woman to lead the creative direction of the house in...

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Balenciaga concludes Piccioli's tenure after less than two years

Balenciaga has confirmed the departure of its creative director, Pierpaolo Piccioli, via a statement from Kering. The Italian designer steps down after less than two years in the role. This news arrives just weeks after Kering confirmed the exit of Anthony Vaccarello from Saint Laurent and Seán McGirr from McQueen. Consequently, the group led by...