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David Lynch leaves a legacy that dressed cinema's dark dreams

The death of American filmmaker David Lynch last week has left an irreplaceable void in cinema, marking the end of a visionary career that revolutionised the entertainment world. Lynch’s influence on fashion extends far beyond his cinematic aesthetics, penetrating the industry through his distinctive visual language and exploration of the...

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Ami appoints new marketing and communications director

Fashion brand Ami has appointed Carlo Mengucci as its new marketing and communications director. The former Etro employee is moving to Paris for the occasion and will join the brand's Parisian teams today, January 20. Mengucci will be in charge of marketing and communication operations, events as well as social media, talent and press relations...

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Mulberry group finance director to resign

Charles Anderson, group finance director at Mulberry, has announced his intention to resign from the British luxury brand. He will step down from the board with effect from 31 January 2025, but will remain in a supportive role until 1 August to assist with the handover and transition. In a regulatory filing, Mulberry said that its board has...

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Ssense makes several appointments within management team

Fashion platform Ssense has announced internal promotions across its customer, supply chain and marketing departments as the brand continues its transformation and prioritisation of operational excellence while focusing on customer experience. Christine Sio, who was previously Ssense’s vice president of customer experience, will become chief...

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Liberty names Lydia King as group buying and merchandising director

British department store Liberty has announced the appointment of Lydia King as its new group buying and merchandising director. King confirmed the news on her LinkedIn page, where she stated that she was “thrilled to accept a permanent role in the Liberty team”. Prior to the appointment, King had been serving as interim buying director for the...

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Andy Lew named head of Lanvin Group's second headquarters in Europe

Lanvin Group has announced key leadership and board changes designed to strengthen its position in the luxury fashion industry and further advance its strategic goals. The company’s board has appointed Andy Lew, CEO of St. John Knits as executive president of Lanvin Group, while Eric Chan will transition from his role as CEO to join the board as...

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N Brown appoints new CEO of retail

British retail conglomerate N Brown Group has announced the appointment of Dene Jones as its new chief executive officer of retail. Jones, who is scheduled to take up the position from 1 February, will succeed Sarah Welsh, who is due to step down from the role after serving for five years. Upon entering the position, at which time he will also...

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Christie’s announces leadership changes, names Bonnie Brennan as new CEO

With the support of the Pinault family, and on the recommendation of Guillaume Cerutti, the Christie’s board has appointed Bonnie Brennan as chief executive officer, effective February 1, 2025. Christie’s said in a statement that the change takes place as Guillaume Cerutti has been entrusted with the responsibility of implementing and overseeing...

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Chanel appoints three new directors amid exec shift

French luxury brand Chanel has appointed three new directors amid an ongoing shift of its executive team, filings with the UK’s Companies House have shown. Simone Bagel-Trah is among the two appointments. The German businesswoman has served on the supervisory board of Henkel AG & Co. since 2001, and from 2009 became chairman of the chemical and...

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Filson names Tim Bantle as president

Seattle-based outdoor clothing and accessories brand Filson, part of Bedrock Manufacturing Co. (BMC), has named Tim Bantle as its new president to lead the next phase of growth and global expansion for the 128-year-old heritage brand. Bantle, who was most recently chief executive officer of Seattle-based retailer Eddie Bauer, has more than 20...

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Begg x Co appoints Vanessa Seward as creative director

Luxury Scottish knitwear brand Begg x Co, known for its cashmere, has named Vanessa Seward its new creative director. Seward, who has designed a capsule collection for the Scottish brand for autumn/winter 2025, showcasing womenswear, menswear and homeware, will be working across all product categories as creative director from spring/summer...

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Radley London confirms new design director

British handbag and accessories brand Radley London has confirmed the appointment of Fernando Soriano Iglesias as its new design director. Soriano Iglesias, who started at Radley in August 2024, has been tasked with presenting a “refined vision for the brand,” and will present his first collection for autumn/winter 2025 in August this year. The...