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Mathilde Favier, Dior's PR director, dies at 57

Mathilde Favier, director of public relations at Christian Dior Couture, died on Monday, in a car accident in western France. She was 57. Favier's partner, film producer Nicolas Altmayer, 61, also died in the crash. The accident happened around 4 p.m. on the D938 road in Airvault, in the Deux-Sèvres department, when their car collided head-on...

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Anthony Vaccarello's decade at Saint Laurent: A retrospective

As a rumour circulates on social media that Anthony Vaccarello is leaving Saint Laurent, FashionUnited looks back at the key moments that have marked his 10-year career with the Kering group as artistic director for the house of Saint Laurent. April 2016: Anthony Vaccarello succeeds Hedi Slimane It was a high-risk succession. Slimane had been...

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Former Abercrombie & Fitch CMO Carey Collins Krug moves to Vuori

American activewear brand Vuori has appointed retail industry executive Carey Collins Krug as its new chief marketing officer, effective October 5, 2026. In her new role, Krug will lead the company’s global marketing organisation. Her responsibilities include overseeing brand, creative, consumer engagement, digital, retail, wholesale and...

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Chloé: What's behind creative director Chemena Kamali's rumoured departure?

Is Chemena Kamali really set to leave the luxury house owned by Swiss luxury group Richemont? While nothing is official, rumours are circulating in the media about the possible departure of Chemena Kamali, who was appointed creative director of Chloé in October 2023. On July 30, Glitz published an article titled “After Alaïa, Chloé struggles to...

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Asos names former Primark director Jon Bennett to lead menswear product

Asos has chosen a new menswear product director for its Asos Design line. Jon Bennett will take the job. as announced today by the UK company. According to a statement from the brand, Bennett will work across product, brand and creative to sharpen the identity of Asos Design menswear and support the next phase of sustainable growth. “Jon’s...

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Mahabis names sales and commercial director

Footwear label Mahabis has appointed Dean Cooper as its new sales and commercial director as the footwear brand prepares to expand its business from B2C into B2B. Creative director Graham Gordon announced the appointment on LinkedIn, describing Cooper’s experience and commercial background as a strong fit for the company’s next phase of growth....

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Mulberry appoints two independent non-executive directors

UK-based lifestyle brand Mulberry has appointed Sara Dickinson and Kenny Wilson to its board as independent non-executive directors, effective September 9, 2026. The appointments follow an earlier announcement made by the company on August 7, 2026. Dickinson will also serve as chair of the audit committee, while Wilson will join the remuneration...

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Asos VPs of customer and technology step down

Two Asos executives are reportedly stepping down from their respective positions as the British e-tailer continues to execute a long-standing turnaround strategy. According to Drapers, executive vice president of customer and commercial Ben Blake and executive vice president of technology Przemek Czarnecki will exit the company from August 31,...

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Joseph Alkire assumes expanded role as Kontoor Brands president and CFO

US-based apparel company Kontoor Brands has appointed Joseph Alkire to the role of president and chief financial officer, effective immediately. In his expanded role, Alkire will maintain global responsibilities for the Helly Hansen brand and will expand his oversight to include the Wrangler brand. In addition, he will continue in his role as...

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Rains names new CEO as transformation moves forward

Danish outerwear brand Rains has appointed Tom Bettinson as its new group chief executive officer, after co-founder, Daniel Brix Hesselager, stepped back from the helm. Hesselager, who founded Rains in 2012 alongside Philip Lotko, took up the role of CEO in 2025 with the goal of leading a “comprehensive transformation” of the company and...

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Mountain Warehouse founder steps down as CEO

Outdoor retailer Mountain Warehouse has appointed a new chief executive officer after its founder, Mark Neale, stepped down from the helm after 29 years. According to The Times, Neale will instead take up the role of executive chairman, with Marcus Ward to step in as CEO from September 1. Ward first joined Mountain Warehouse almost 20 years ago...

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Genesco’s chief strategy and digital officer Parag Desai to retire

Genesco Inc. has announced that Parag D. Desai, the company’s senior vice president, chief strategy and digital officer, will retire effective October 31. His responsibilities will transition to other experienced members of Genesco’s senior leadership team. Desai joined Genesco in 2014 as senior vice president, strategy and shared services. In...