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Fashion’s exit season has arrived: Veronica Leoni leaves Calvin Klein, Seán McGirr departs McQueen

After Anthony Vaccarello’s departure from Saint Laurent last week, fashion’s next round of creative upheaval has arrived with unusual speed. On Thursday, Calvin Klein confirmed that Veronica Leoni will leave Calvin Klein Collection when her current contract ends, while Kering announced that Seán McGirr is departing McQueen after three years as...

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Patricia Nash names Jennifer Vanderink president

Patricia Nash Designs has promoted Jennifer Vanderink to president, the Knoxville, Tennessee-based accessories brand announced on Wednesday. Founder Patricia Nash remains chief executive officer. Vanderink, Nash’s daughter, previously served as vice president of operations and strategy. In her expanded role, she will remain involved in the...

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Restructuring at Chanel: Bruno Pavlovsky resigns from board of directors

Bruno Pavlovsky has resigned from the board of directors of Chanel Limited. The executive will, however, retain his key operational roles as president of the house's fashion activities and president of Chanel SAS, the house confirmed to FashionUnited. Governance overhaul This decision is part of a broader strategy to overhaul the company's...

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Canadian label Smythe appoints Ana Mihaljevic as CEO

Canadian womenswear brand Smythe has appointed Ana Mihaljevic as chief executive officer, the Toronto-based company announced on October 14, 2026. Mihaljevic will oversee operations and growth strategy, while co-founders and designers Andrea Lenczner and Christie Smythe continue to lead creative direction and product. The appointment creates an...

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Mango promotes Marlies Hersbach to chief people officer

Spanish fashion giant Mango has promoted Marlies Hersbach. The current chief online and customer officer, who is also a member of the executive committee, will take on the position of chief people officer from January 2027, the Spanish company announced on Wednesday. In this role, she will report directly to CEO Toni Ruiz and will be responsible...

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Joe Browns CEO Dawn Bannerman steps down

Joe Browns chief executive officer Dawn Bannerman has stepped down from the fashion and homeware retailer with immediate effect, with her departure confirmed in a Companies House filing. Bannerman, who was appointed CEO in February 2024, is leaving to “take up a new opportunity”, according to a statement shared by the company to the media,...

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Mikki Inkeroinen to step down as Marimekko chief technology officer

Finnish lifestyle design house Marimekko’s chief technology officer and member of the management group Mikki Inkeroinen will step down from his position as of October 14, 2026. The termination of his employment has been agreed by mutual consent. “I would like to thank Mikki for his years at Marimekko. Mikki has played an important role in...

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Kendall Jenner takes on expanded role at Revolve Group's Fwrd and Revolve Los Angeles

US-based online retail group Revolve Group has expanded its partnership with model and media personality Kendall Jenner, elevating her to global creative director of luxury e-commerce platform Fwrd and naming her an ambassador for Revolve Los Angeles. "Kendall has been an important part of the Revolve family for many years, and her influence on...

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Lark-Marie Antón joins Authentic as chief communications officer

US brand management company Authentic Brands Group (Authentic) has appointed Lark-Marie Antón as chief communications officer. In her new role, Antón will oversee global communications and corporate brand strategy, aiming to enhance visibility across Authentic’s platform, expanding entertainment arm and cultural portfolio. Antón will report...

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From HR director to CEO: how Catherine Gallais's people-first approach made RougeGorge a success story

Paris - This is a profile of an unconventional leader from a human resources background, for whom stability never meant stagnation. 17 years. In fashion, where general management often changes as frequently as collections, Catherine Gallais's long tenure at RougeGorge Lingerie is an exception. She herself says she did not see the time go by. “I...

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Devina Foley joins Net-a-Porter as Americas president

UK-based online luxury fashion platform Net-a-Porter has appointed Devina Foley as president, Americas. In her new role, Foley will oversee strategy and operations across the company's US and Canada business to strengthen its market position. Foley brings more than 20 years of experience across retail, merchandising, and e-commerce. Throughout...

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Saint Laurent confirms Anthony Vaccarello's departure after a decade

It is now official: Anthony Vaccarello is leaving Saint Laurent. The French fashion house confirmed on Friday morning that its creative director, who has led the label for ten years, is stepping down. As long suspected, Vaccarello's gold-gilded show for the SS27 season in Paris was his finale at the heritage house. Saint Laurent announced that...