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The waltz of creative directors in 2023

As is the case every year, there is a succession of creative directors at ready-to-wear brands and major luxury houses. In 2023, Gabriela Hearst, who had been head of creation at Chloé for three years, announced her departure, while Tom Ford left his eponymous label to turn his attentions towards his cinematic passions. Most recently, a most...

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Rhude founder Rhuigi Villaseñor sued by stakeholder for allegedly mishandling funds

The founder of Los Angeles luxury brand Rhude, Rhuigi Villaseñor, has been sued by a minority stakeholder in the business, as revealed in court documents filed at the US District Court in the Central District of California. Villaseñor is understood to be facing a lawsuit from George Robertson, who holds a 20 percent stake in Rhude and has...

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Bally’s creative director Rhuigi Villaseñor steps down

Swiss luxury brand Bally has announced that it has made a “mutual decision” to part ways with its creative director Rhuigi Villaseñor. In a statement, Bally CEO Nicolas Girotto thanked Villaseñor for his creative contributions during his time at the company, adding: “His passion, energy, and creativity helped catapult Bally back into the...