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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...

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Bluemercury names Stacie Borteck Dattner as head of merchandising

Luxury beauty retailer Bluemercury, a subsidiary of US retail giant Macy’s, Inc., has appointed Stacie Borteck Dattner as vice president and general merchandise manager of merchandising, effective October 12, 2026. She will report directly to Alexandre Choueiri, chief executive officer of Bluemercury. In her new role, Dattner will oversee the...

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Lululemon realigns leadership to strengthen competitive position

Canadian technical athletic apparel brand Lululemon has announced a new senior leadership team structure designed to strengthen its competitive position and drive future growth. As part of the reorganization, the company appointed Maggie Gauger as president and chief product officer, alongside Joseph Godsey as chief operating officer, both...

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Lacoste ousts its CEO Éric Vallat, Thierry Guibert takes back the helm

Éric Vallat has been removed from his position as chief executive officer of the French brand Lacoste. The corporate website now lists Thierry Guibert as CEO. Reuters reported that Éric Vallat was ousted just before the brand's Paris show. The announcement came as a surprise due to its sudden nature. Lacoste confirmed this leadership change to...

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Campaign for Wool names new chairman following Peter Ackroyd's passing

Ian Maclean has been appointed chairman of the Campaign for Wool, succeeding the late Peter Ackroyd, who died unexpectedly in July 2026 after serving as chairman since January 2025. Maclean’s appointment was unanimously backed by the organisation's Funders’ Board. He brings extensive experience across UK manufacturing, fashion and textiles to...

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Pinterest names former Amazon executive James Dibbo as chief financial officer

US visual search and social commerce platform Pinterest has appointed James Dibbo as chief financial officer (CFO), effective October 26, 2026. Dibbo will report directly to chief executive officer (CEO) Bill Ready and will oversee the company's global finance organization, spanning corporate development, investor relations, tax, treasury and...

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Emily Vannucci George returns to Marc Jacobs as DTC North America president

US apparel group G-III Apparel Group (G-III) has named Emily Vannucci George as president direct-to-consumer (DTC) North America, with a primary focus on Marc Jacobs. In her new role, Vannucci George will oversee the direct-to-consumer operations for US luxury brand Marc Jacobs across North America. The appointment marks a return to the brand,...

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Former Deckers CEO Dave Powers joins Stoke Shoes as advisor and investor

US footwear brand Stoke Shoes, focused on everyday comfort and fit, has appointed Dave Powers, former president and chief executive officer of footwear company Deckers Brands, as an advisor and investor. Powers brings over four decades of experience building and scaling global footwear and retail businesses. He spent nearly 13 years at Deckers...

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Nike names Michael Hunter as head of Japan operations

US sportswear giant Nike has appointed Michael Hunter as vice president and general manager of Nike Japan, effective September 2026. Hunter announced the appointment in a LinkedIn post. Hunter brings more than 19 years of experience within the company to the role. Prior to this appointment, he served as general manager of Nike Canada for four...

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Kate Vacovec to lead global commercial finance at Dr. Martens

UK footwear brand Dr. Martens has announced the appointment of Kate Vacovec as global commercial finance director. Vacovec will join the company in early October 2026 from US restaurant company Yum! Brands. Vacovec brings nearly 15 years of experience from her time at Yum! Brands, where she worked across several senior finance and broader...

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Golden Goose names former Burberry executive Giorgio Belloli chief consumer officer

Golden Goose has named Giorgio Belloli chief consumer officer. He will lead the brand’s global market development strategy, aimed at strengthening its international presence and maximizing business impact across all channels, the company announced on Monday. “Joining Golden Goose is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the brand’s next phase...

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ReHubs appoints Béatrice Moureaux as chief executive officer

Belgium-based textile recycling alliance ReHubs has named Béatrice Moureaux as chief executive officer. Moureaux, who has served as board advisor to the Brussels-based organisation since December 2025, brings more than 25 years of experience across technical textiles, advanced fibres, nonwovens and circular innovation to the leadership role. She...