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Pharrell Williams, Sabato de Sarno among entrants in 2023’s The BoF 500

The Business of Fashion (BoF) has unveiled the influential names added to this year’s The BoF 500, an index of individuals the media firm deems as those shaping the global fashion industry. New selections for the 10th anniversary year of the list were chosen based on their leadership, creativity, innovation and impact, BoF said, with nominations...

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French billionaire investigated in money laundering probe

Paris - French billionaire Bernard Arnault and Russian oligarch Nikolai Sarkisov are under investigation for alleged money laundering at a luxury Alpine resort, according to Paris prosecutors. The probe concerns their activities in Courchevel, a ski resort in the French Alps known for being a playground for the ultra-rich, they said late...

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Hearst Magazines names new editorial director

Media group Hearst Magazines has announced the promotion of Lucy Kaylin to the role of editorial director after the company’s chief content officer, Kate Lewis, stepped down from her role. Kaylin most recently held the position of senior vice president of content for Hearst Magazines and, with stepping into this new role, she has now been tasked...

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Former IED Spain CEO joins LCI Education as new head of Europe

The Canada-based global education network group LCI Education has announced the appointment of Alessandro Manetti, who was CEO of IED Group for Spain up until a few months ago, as its new head of Europe. LCI Barcelona announced the news in a press release. Alessandro Manetti is an Italian professional that has been active in the field of...

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Zalando creates new position for creative management

Morten Grubak will be taking on the newly created position of vice president of creative direction at Zalando, Zalando reports in a press release, stepping into the role on 1 October to then be responsible for the creative direction of the Zalando brand. Grubak has been tasked with developing uniform and consistent creative solutions across the...

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BFC to honour Valentino Garavani with Outstanding Achievement Award at fashion awards

Mr. Valentino Garavani, the founder and former creative director of Maison Valentino, will be honoured with the Outstanding Achievement Award at The Fashion Awards 2023, organized by the British Fashion Council (BFC). The accolade celebrates Mr. Valentino's nearly 50-year career, marked by iconic couture creations and red-carpet gowns. The award...

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Verso Antwerp founder Luc Dheedene joins Milano Moda Graduate jury

Belgian fashion professional Luc Dheedene was one of the members of the judging panel at the most recent edition of the Italian fashion graduate talent competition Milano Moda Graduate, the event that traditionally kicks off Milan Fashion Week (MFW). Luc Dheedene is the founder of Antwerp-based fashion PR agency Fashion Club 70 and the owner of...

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Worldly, formerly Higg Co, taps new finance chief

Data insights platform Worldly, formerly known as Higg Co, has appointed Francois Thrower as its new chief finance officer (CFO) as the company looks to accelerate its “growth and impact”. Tha San Francisco-based company said Thrower’s “extensive financial expertise and strategic experience are invaluable assets, positioning him to help...

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Blake Mill forms advisory board, taps former Ted Baker creative director

Menswear brand Blake Mill has announced a new advisory board and tapped three board members with respective expertise in fashion, finance, and tech. The Manchester-based brand has appointed Anthony Cuthbertson to its board, the former global creative director of Ted Baker who was responsible for the British label’s creative direction, brand, and...

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Inter Parfums taps new board member as two retire

Inter Parfums has announced the appointment of Gerard Kappauf as its newest board member as Michel Dyens and Patrick Choël retire. It reduces Inter Parfums’ board size to nine members, of which five are independent. Kappauf began his career in fashion working at a Jean Paul Gaultier show. He then went on to provide marketing and acquisition...

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Moschino to announce new creative director in near future

Moschino is set to name a new creative director in the upcoming weeks following recent management changes earlier this year. Jeremy Scott, who served as the creative director for the past decade, departed the company in March. Additionally, Stefano Secchi, the former general director, and Michelle Stein, the former president of the US division,...

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Sunspel appoints new CEO Raul Verdicchi

British luxury brand Sunspel has appointed Raul Verdicchi as its new chief executive officer, effective immediately. Verdicchi joins Sunspel from AlphaTauri where he was chief commercial officer. He replaces Nicholas Brooke, the company owner, who has been chief executive since 2005. Brooke will remain as Sunspel’s executive chairman. Commenting...