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Asos appoints Natasha Jeffers as managing director of global trading

British online fashion retailer Asos has announced the appointment of Natasha Jeffers to the newly created role of managing director of global trading. Jeffers will oversee the global profit and loss (P&L) statement for the company across the UK, the US, the EU, and the rest of the world. Her remit includes regional trading, pricing and...

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How Rosalía is set to make Ann Demeulemeester a must-have brand

Singer-songwriter Rosalía began her tour of France this week. After the huge media buzz surrounding her track 'Berghain', the international star's spectacular tour could well thrust a brand little-known to the general public back into the spotlight: Ann Demeulemeester. On March 17, Rosalía launched the first leg of her Lux Tour world tour in...

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Pitti Uomo: Simone Rocha to debut standalone menswear collection as guest designer

Simone Rocha is the next guest designer at Pitti Uomo. The designer will present the first complete menswear collection for her eponymous label at the 110th edition of Pitti Immagine Uomo, the Florentine trade fair organiser announced on Wednesday. Until now, Rocha has exclusively presented her menswear as part of her womenswear shows. Four...

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Pierre Houlès to lead digital transformation at Kering

Kering has appointed Pierre Houlès as chief digital, AI and IT officer. The French luxury goods group announced the appointment for the newly created position on Tuesday. Houlès joins the executive committee with immediate effect, reporting to Jean-Marc Duplaix, group chief operating officer. As chief digital officer, Houlès will advance the...

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Jose Manuel Albesa appointed new CEO of Puig

Madrid – Puig, the Spanish fashion and beauty multinational that owns fashion houses such as Jean Paul Gaultier, Nina Ricci, Rabanne and Carolina Herrera, has announced the immediate appointment of Jose Manuel Albesa as the company's new sole chief executive officer. He takes over from Marc Puig, who will continue to steer the multinational's...

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Lands’ End revives chief marketing officer role after a decade

US retailer Lands’ End has named Sarah Sylvester as its new chief marketing officer, reviving the role after nearly a decade. Sylvester will take up the position immediately, reflecting the brand’s renewed commitment to long-term growth and modern marketing as it continues to evolve. To the role, Sylvester brings over 20 years of marketing and...

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Pattern appoints former Amazon executive to drive European growth

Pattern, which accelerates brands on global e-commerce marketplaces by leveraging proprietary technology and AI, has named David Jennison as managing director, Europe, to support the group’s growth in the region. Jennison has more than 15 years of experience in e-commerce expansion across the UK and Europe, including leadership roles at Amazon,...

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Sara Donninelli, the Italian executive tasked with elevating Mango's brand aspiration

Spanish multinational Mango is strengthening its management team with the appointment of Sara Donninelli as its new chief brand officer and a member of the management committee. She is tasked with the challenge of consolidating the brand's identity and projecting it towards new global horizons. Donninelli succeeds Spanish executive Blanca Muñiz...

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Johanna Ortiz: “Building a brand is creating something that lasts”

Buenos Aires - Colombian designer Johanna Ortiz is participating for the first time in Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Madrid, adding a new milestone to her brand's international expansion. Based in the city of Cali, where she maintains production and a team of over 460 people, the creator has built a Latin American luxury brand with a global...

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Tasaki names new global chief executive officer

Japanese luxury jewellery Tasaki has appointed Richard Collasse as its new president and global chief executive officer, effective immediately. In a statement, Tasaki describes Collasse as a “highly respected leader,” with extensive knowledge of both the Japanese and global luxury markets. As president and global CEO, Collasse will oversee...

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Australian Wool Innovation appoints Bryan Fry as chief executive officer

Australian Wool Innovation (AWI), the Australian-based organisation behind the global Woolmark brand, has announced the appointment of Bryan Fry as its new chief executive officer, effective immediately. Fry succeeds John Roberts, who has served as CEO since October 2021. Fry joins Woolmark with a background in global leadership and agriculture....

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Jonathan Degenhardt appointed new CEO of Scarpa North America

Jonathan Degenhardt is the new chief executive officer of the North American subsidiary of Scarpa, the Italian company specialising in footwear for mountaineering, climbing, hiking, trail running and ski mountaineering. Alongside Degenhardt's appointment, two long-serving managers will be promoted to new leadership positions with additional...