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Why Kilian Kerner now loves himself more than his job as a designer

At the beginning of the year, Kilian Kerner had to take a weeks-long break for the first time in his career. It was not by choice, but because he had no other option. This happened during a phase the designer himself describes as one of the most successful of his career. In his personal life, however, this period became one of the darkest. It...

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Roksanda names former Stella McCartney creative as head of design

London-based fashion label Roksanda, founded by Serbian-born designer Roksanda Ilinčić, has appointed Simon Valer Dacsef as head of design. Dacsef joins Roksanda from British luxury fashion label Stella McCartney, where he was head of flou. Before that, he worked at JW Anderson as senior womenswear designer from June 2021 to October 2025, and...

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Anta CEO exits amid turnaround plan

Xu Yang, the chief executive officer of Anta, has stepped down from the helm of the Chinese sportswear label for family reasons. The company confirmed the news to Chinese media outlet 36kr, which reported that Yang’s resignation was approved by Anta and a new role will be arranged for him in due course. Executive director and co-CEO of parent...

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Six women accuse French ex-model boss of rape, human trafficking

Six foreign women, mostly American, filed legal complaints in France Wednesday accusing ex-modelling agency boss Gerald Marie of rape and human trafficking in the 1980s and 1990s, their lawyer said. They are the latest allegations against the former European head of Elite, a modelling agency known for managing supermodels Naomi Campbell, Claudia...

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Tancredi Vitale joins Gucci to lead racing division

Gucci is further advancing its sports strategy. The Italian luxury fashion label has appointed Tancredi Vitale as vice president of its racing division, Gucci Racing, the company announced on Wednesday. The designated manager will take up his new position on September 1. He will report to Giovanni Perosino, who will continue to oversee the...

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Kering appoints Romain Spitzer as CEO of Bottega Veneta

The French luxury goods group Kering has found a new chief executive officer for its fashion house Bottega Veneta. On Wednesday, the group announced the appointment of Romain Spitzer as CEO of the Italian brand. He succeeds Bartolomeo Rongone, who left Bottega Veneta at the end of March and moved to the CEO role at Moncler. According to a...

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Kate Spade New York names new CMO

Kate Spade New York has tapped Allison Badea as its new chief marketing officer. The US luxury brand announced the news on LinkedIn, where it said the appointment comes amid the “reigniting” of the label. Badea joins the company from L’Oréal, where she most recently served as global SVP, brand experience for Maybelline New York. She also held a...

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La Perla Atelier names Alessio Vannetti as new CEO

Luxury lingerie brand La Perla Atelier has appointed former Gucci and Valentino executive Alessio Vannetti as its new chief executive, as part of the brand’s ongoing relaunch strategy under new owners Kristen and Peter Kern. In a statement, La Perla said that Vannetti will join the company on September 1, while Paolo Vannucchi, who has served as...

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Alexandre Meerson appointed CEO of IKKS group to continue revival initiated by MB.SC

Paris - Under the leadership of investment firm MB.SC, the IKKS group is starting a new chapter with the appointment of Alexandre Meerson as CEO to lead the brand's revival and accelerate its development. A profile of Alexandre Meerson, new CEO of the IKKS group A graduate of ESCP Business School, Alexandre Meerson began his career in the family...

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Valérie Duport appointed president of Villa Noailles (Festival Hyères)

Hyères (France) - After 28 years at Chanel, image and communications specialist Valérie Duport has been elected president of Villa Noailles by its board of directors. This appointment comes as the ties between the luxury brand and the cultural institution, which organises the International Festival of Fashion, Photography and Accessories in Hyè...

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Shein executive chairman to reportedly exit ahead of IPO

Donald Tang, the executive chairman of Shein, is reportedly due to step down as the Chinese e-tail giant nears the end of its IPO process. According to Reuters, which cited sources with direct knowledge of the matter, Shein’s founder and CEO Sky Xu will take up the position of chairman. The media outlet said Tang would continue to work alongside...

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Asos creates new style dilemma director role

Online fashion retailer Asos has appointed Rina Lipa as its style dilemma director to help “customers solve everyday style dilemmas”. In the newly created role, the British model, actress and dancer, and younger sister to global popstar Dua Lipa, will help answer fashion’s most-asked question: “What to wear to…?”. Lipa’s answers to style...