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Superdry names former Nike exec as creative director

Fashion brand Superdry has named former Nike executive, Phil Dickinson, as its new creative director. In a statement, Superdry said that Dickinson, who joins the retailer today, January 22, will be in charge of product design and “driving the wider creative direction of the brand”. The industry veteran, has "deep experience of brand, product,...

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Scotch & Soda CEO steps down after five "intensive" years

Dirk-Jan Stoppelenburg voluntarily stepped down from his role as CEO for Scotch & Soda. After five years in the position, the former CEO indicated that the time has been "intensive" and that he wants to step back and be with his family in Sweden. Stopplenburg helped to develop the Dutch fashion label into an international chain, growing its...

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Lanvin appoints Bruno Sialelli as new Creative Director

Bruno Sialelli has been appointed to the role of Creative Director at Lanvin, confirming rumors which have been around since October. The relatively unknown designer, who used to serve as Menswear Designer Director at Loewe, will be Lanvin’s fourth Creative Director in four years. Prior roles include Pre-Collections Womenswear Designer at...

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Mickey Drexler retires from role as J.Crew chairman

Mickey Drexler, longtime chairman and former CEO of J.Crew has decided to retire. Drexler had been with the company since 2003 when he joined as CEO. The brand grew into a leading global player under Drexler's leadership. The Board of Directors elected J.Crew director Chad Leat to succeed Mr. Drexler as chairman, effective immediately. "It's...

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Rag & Bone CEO exits after only five months

The CEO Rag & Bone has left after only five months. The New York-based brand announced in August the appointment of Stefanie Strack to the role of CEO. Strack began her short-lived tenure with the company a month later, on September 10. Prior to this appointment, Strack spent 14 years with Nike Inc., holding a number of various leadership roles....

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Will Kevin Carrigan return to PVH Corp.?

With the departure of Raf Simons from Calvin Klein, the question is who will take his place, and what is the future of the creative and artistic direction of the brand. The minute any creative director leaves there's always speculation as to who could replace them next. All eyes are on Kevin Carrigan, who recently left Ralph Lauren Corp....

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Stitch Fix adds Taco Bell President to Board of Directors

Liz Williams, President of Taco Bell International, is the latest addition to Stitch Fix’s Board of Directors, the company revealed in a statement. Williams is responsible for Taco Bell’s brand strategy and performance in nearly 30 countries. Commenting on the appointment, the company’s founder and CEO, Katrina Lake, said: “she [Williams] brings...

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Valentino USA names new communications executive

Tanja Ruhnke will be joining Valentino's North American team as their new vice president of communications. The news was first reported by WWD. Ruhnke will oversee PR, events, VIP relations and advertising for the Italian luxury brand. She will report to Sebastian Suhl, managing director of interim markets and Valentino's interim CEO. Ruhnke is...

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Nic+Zoe name Avra Myers as new Chief Merchant

Boston-based womenswear brand Nic+Zoe has named co-founder of Club Monaco, Avra Myers, as the company’s new Chief Merchant. Myers spent 23 years as vice president and co-founder of Club Monaco where she saw the brand develop from an initial concept to the internationally recognized speciality retailer it is today. Avra brings more than 30 years...

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G-III names Fran Della Badia as AM Retail president

G-III Apparel Group, Ltd. has appointed Fran Della Badia as president of AM Retail Group, Inc. - the retail subsidiary of G-III that operates stores and websites for its DKNY, Wilsons Leather, G.H. Bass and Karl Lagerfeld Paris brands, and stores for the Calvin Klein Performance brand. Della Badia previously worked as CEO of women’s fashion...

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Simon Spurr named new creative director of 7 for All Mankind

7 for All Mankind has a new global creative director. The denim label has named British fashion designer Simon James Spurr as the global lead, effective immediately. Spurr will lead all teams of the 19-year-old brand in a mission that blends 7 for All Mankind’s heritage with contemporary wants. Spurr will be based in Los Angeles, where the brand...

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Valentino names new North America CEO

Valentino has tapped its new North American leader who will actually be coming from Asia. Gianfranco Ditadi, Tod's regional business manager in China, will join Valentino North America as president and CEO at the end of this month. The news was first reported by WWD. In addition to his time at Tod's, Ditadi has also held stints at Ralph Lauren...