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Estée Lauder appoints exec VP of global communications and public affairs

The Estée Lauder Companies has appointed Meridith Webster to the newly-created role of executive vice president, global communications and public affairs, effective May 17. In her new position, Webster will succeed Alexandra (Alex) Trower as head of global communications and Maria Cristina (MC) González Noguera as head of global public affairs....

May 11, 2021

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Tom Van Dorpe exits The Kooples after one year

French fashion label The Kooples has announced that its artistic director Tom Van Dorpe is leaving the company to focus on personal projects. “I’m very happy to have worked for this brand, and I would like to thank my teams,” Van Dorpe said in a release. The Belgian-born fashion designer, who has previously worked for the likes of Fenty, Calvin...

May 10, 2021

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Valentino appoints CEO for Japan and Korea

Valentino has appointed a new chief executive officer for its Japan and Korea markets. Tokyo-based Masumi Shinohara will report to the company’s chief commercial officer Marco Giacometti, and will be tasked with growing the brand in two of its key Asian territories. Shinohara is an industry stalwart, having previously been a director at...

May 10, 2021

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PacSun names new co-CEOs and president

US fashion retailer PacSun has reshuffled its leadership team with the announcement of two new co-CEOs and a new president. The California-based company has named its president Alfred Chang and interim CEO of PacSun-owner PSEB Group Michael Relich as new co-CEOs. Chang has held multiple senior positions since joining the company in 2006, and...

May 10, 2021

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Andy Rubin steps down from JD Sports board, successor announced

JD Sports has announced that Andy Rubin has stepped down from its board as a non-executive director. “I would like to thank Andy Rubin for his valuable contribution to the board over the last five years at JD, which has been a period of substantial growth of the group in geographic reach, turnover and profitability,” said JD Sports executive...

May 10, 2021

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Vans co-founder Paul Van Doren dies aged 90

Paul Van Doren, the US entrepreneur who co-founded footwear and apparel brand Vans, has died at the age of 90. The California-based brand, which shot to popularity thanks to the SoCal skate community, announced the news on Instagram but did not give a cause of death. “It is with a heavy heart that Vans announces the passing of our co-founder,...

May 10, 2021

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Lenzing appoints head of corporate communications & public affairs

Lenzing has announced that Dominic Köfner has taken over as head of corporate communications & public affairs at the beginning of May. As vice president, the company said, he will report directly to the chief executive officer, Dr. Stefan Doboczky. “We are delighted to welcome Köfner to Lenzing. He brings exactly the international experience we...

May 10, 2021

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Privé Revaux appoints Maureen Cavanagh as SVP of global sales

Privé Revaux, the US-based brand acquired by Safilo in February 2020, has appointed Maureen Cavanagh as senior vice president of global sales, effective April 2021. In her role, the company said, Maureen will provide leadership and strategic direction to the global sales function and help drive growth as Privé Revaux continues to expand into new...

May 7, 2021

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Sainsbury’s names former John Lewis MD as clothing director

Sainsbury’s has appointed former John Lewis managing director Paula Nickolds as its new general merchandise and clothing commercial director. In her new role, which begins June, Nickolds will be responsible for the commercial success of Sainsbury’s 7.8 billion pound general merchandise and clothing business which includes Sainsbury’s general...

May 6, 2021

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Boohoo appoints Tim Morris as non-executive director

Boohoo has appointed Tim Morris to the board as non-executive director, with effect from today. The company said, Morris will become a member of the audit, nomination, remuneration and risk committees on appointment. Simultaneously, after nearly four years on the board, Pierre Cuilleret steps down as a non-executive director. Commenting on the...

May 5, 2021

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Work in fashion: what does a collection manager do?

A look behind the scenes of a job: Is it really as cool as it seems or are there many hidden aspects? What skills do you need and how do you get such a job? For our ongoing "Work in Fashion" series at FashionUnited, we spoke to Floor van Eekeren, collection manager at Dutch fashion house Jan Taminiau, which offers bridal and ready-to-wear as...

May 4, 2021

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Berghaus names new global brand director

Berghaus has appointed Charlie Pym as its new global brand director, responsible for the global product and marketing for the outdoor brand. Pym joins Berghaus from McLaren’s Pro Cycling programme, where he served as marketing director launching Team Bahrain McLaren. Before that, he was director of communications at Rapha and was managing...

May 4, 2021