Jonathan Saunders is named & Other Stories creative chief

‘Elevation’ has been a huge trend at all market levels in recent years and one example of this has been mass-market retailers naming high-profile designers as their creative chiefs. That could mean Zac Posen at Gap, Clare Waight Keller at Uniqlo and now… Jonathan Saunders at & Other Stories. Jonathan Saunders.Photo by Quentin Belt – […]

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Loewe names Proenza Schouler duo as new creative directors

It’s official, Loewe has named the Proenza Schouler duo of Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez to be the house’s new creative directors. Jack McCollough (left) and Lazaro Hernandez will join Loewe as the new creative directors on April 7. – Courtesy  The appointment had been widely expected, and applauded even before the official confirmatipn. The […]

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Tom Ford glasses maker Marcolin prepares for sale as Pai Partners looks to exit

By Reuters API Published Feb 4, 2024 ​Top managers at Marcolin have started meeting potential suitors while they prepare the Italian eyewear manufacturer for a merger or a sale by renewing a series of key licensing accords, two sources close to the matter said. Tom Ford Marcolin, which has operations in Italy’s eyewear manufacturing district […]

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A promising line-up for February Fashion Week with the return of Vetements

Translated by Cassidy STEPHENS Published Jan 30, 2024 The Chambre Syndicale de la Mode Féminine is unveiling the line-up of its next Fashion Week. The Fashion Week, dedicated to women’s ready-to-wear collections for autumn/winter 2024/25, will be held from February 26 to March 5, with 71 shows and 38 presentations and a total of 109 […]

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Schiaparelli stages sensational show, amid rumors of an acquisition

Is LVMH about to buy Schiaparelli, which opened the Paris haute couture season with a sensational Texan-tinted and celestial-inspired show attended by Jennifer Lopez and Zendaya?  Schiaparelli AW Couture 2024/2025 – FNW There had been rumors that Schiaparelli’s owner, Italian luxury baron Diego Della Valle might be mulling a sale, now that its couturier Daniel […]

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handover from Michael Burke to Sidney Toledano

Translated by Cassidy STEPHENS Published Jan 18, 2024 The world’s number one luxury goods group LVMH announced on Thursday that it would be making further management changes around Bernard Arnault, by switching two of the CEO’s loyal associates Michael Burke and Sidney Toledano, according to a press release. Michael Burke and Sidney Toledano – Stéphane […]

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Jacquemus appoints Mélissa Ait-Ouakli as commercial director, bolsters PR and Influence team

Translated by Roberta HERRERA Published Jan 11, 2024 Jacquemus is fortifying its managerial structure. Following the departure of CEO Bastien Daguzan in December, the label under the Parisian designer Simon Porte Jacquemus has created the role of commercial director, entrusted to Mélissa Ait-Ouakli, who hails from LVMH. Toward the year’s end, the brand also bolstered […]

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L’Occitane group names new CEO

Translated by Nicola Mira Published Jan 9, 2024 Cosmetics group L’Occitane, whose brand portfolio includes L’Occitane en Provence, Melvita and Sol de Janeiro, has reconfigured its senior management team. As of April 1 2024, the functions of group CEO and managing director will be combined into a single position, that of CEO, and will be […]

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