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Smythson names Paolo Porta as CEO

British luxury leather goods and stationery brand Smythson has appointed experienced fashion and luxury executive Paolo Porta as its new chief executive officer, effective immediately. Porta was most recently chief executive of Hunter, a role he took on permanently in 2021 after joining the British footwear brand in June 2020 as interim CEO....

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LFW: Debut Smythson collection from Luc Goidadin

Smythson’s creative director Luc Goidadin showcased his first collection for the heritage brand during London Fashion Week, introducing new shapes and finishes to the brand’s leather goods. Editors and buyers meandering through the Portico Rooms of Somerset House, where each room explored the idea of an ‘emporium’, with the concept of the “...

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Smythson appoints new chief executive

British luxury brand Smythson has appointed Xavier Rougeaux as chief executive officer, effective October 2018, as it looks to enhance the brands “omnichannel experience and boost global awareness”. Rougeaux, who previously served as chief commercial officer at Smythson during a period of international expansion, where he defined the brand...