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Alexandre Meerson appointed CEO of IKKS group to continue revival initiated by MB.SC

Paris - Under the leadership of investment firm MB.SC, the IKKS group is starting a new chapter with the appointment of Alexandre Meerson as CEO to lead the brand's revival and accelerate its development. A profile of Alexandre Meerson, new CEO of the IKKS group A graduate of ESCP Business School, Alexandre Meerson began his career in the family...

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Valérie Duport appointed president of Villa Noailles (Festival Hyères)

Hyères (France) - After 28 years at Chanel, image and communications specialist Valérie Duport has been elected president of Villa Noailles by its board of directors. This appointment comes as the ties between the luxury brand and the cultural institution, which organises the International Festival of Fashion, Photography and Accessories in Hyè...

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Shein executive chairman to reportedly exit ahead of IPO

Donald Tang, the executive chairman of Shein, is reportedly due to step down as the Chinese e-tail giant nears the end of its IPO process. According to Reuters, which cited sources with direct knowledge of the matter, Shein’s founder and CEO Sky Xu will take up the position of chairman. The media outlet said Tang would continue to work alongside...

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Asos creates new style dilemma director role

Online fashion retailer Asos has appointed Rina Lipa as its style dilemma director to help “customers solve everyday style dilemmas”. In the newly created role, the British model, actress and dancer, and younger sister to global popstar Dua Lipa, will help answer fashion’s most-asked question: “What to wear to…?”. Lipa’s answers to style...

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Alexis Rollier to join PVH as global CFO in September 2026

US apparel group PVH Corporation (PVH) has announced the appointment of Alexis Rollier as its new chief financial officer. Rollier will join the company in early September 2026, reporting directly to the chief executive officer, Stefan Larsson. In this new role, Rollier will lead the global finance organization of the group and oversee all...

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Knix founder Joanna Griffiths steps down, Nicole Tapscott named president

Joanna Griffiths is stepping down from Knix, the Toronto-based intimates brand she founded in 2013, ending a 14-year run that took the company from digitally native startup to international omnichannel retailer. Chief commercial officer Nicole Tapscott will succeed her as president. The departure, first reported by The Globe and Mail and later...

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Former Luxottica executive Giuseppe De Biasi joins Lowa

Outdoor footwear brand Lowa has appointed Giuseppe De Biasi as general manager operations. He succeeds Alexander Nicolai, who is leaving the company after 12 years. As Lowa announced on Monday, De Biasi will manage the areas of product development, production and central corporate functions. Together with CEO Andrea Dorigo and general manager...

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Olivier Rousteing appointed creative director of Rabanne

Rabanne has confirmed the appointment of Olivier Rousteing as its new creative director, marking one of the most closely watched leadership transitions in the luxury sector this season. The 40-year-old French designer succeeds Julien Dossena, who announced his departure on June 24, 2026 after a 13-year tenure at the Puig-owned house. “Joining...

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Puma appoints former Nike manager Marcia Dos Santos to head core division

German sportswear provider Puma SE has filled another key position. On Monday, the company announced the appointment of Marcia Dos Santos as vice president BU Core. This follows a structural reform where Puma introduced separate teams for its Sportstyle and Core Business Units (BU). The Sportstyle division has been led by Laurent Fricker since...

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Pronovias appoints new marketing and communications director following its sale to Cap Capital

Madrid – Pronovias is continuing to lay the foundations for its next chapter under the ownership of British investment group Cap Capital, announcing the appointment of Alejandro Santos as its new marketing director. This appointment follows the official announcement almost a month ago of Luis Müller Heiberg as the company's new chief financial...

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Nordstrom taps Brooke Bobb as fashion director

Nordstrom Inc. has announced editor Brooke Bobb as its next vice president and fashion director. Bobb, who previously worked as fashion news director at Harper's Bazaar in New York City, will cover all fashion categories of the American department store chain, reporting to chief merchandising officer Jamie Nordstrom. The former editor will be in...

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Long-standing Zara Womenswear director Beatriz Padín departs Inditex after 25 years

Madrid – At a time of particular significance for Inditex, and especially for its leading fashion chain Zara, the Spanish company has just announced the departure of veteran executive Beatriz Padín. A key figure within the group for the past 40 years, Padín has spent the last 25 as the director of its primary business line: the Zara womenswear...