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Swarovski appoints new UK and Ireland general manager

Swarovski has named Samantha Jeffries as its new UK and Ireland general manager. Her appointment comes as the jewellery specialist looks to move forward with strategic goals in the regions, where it plans to expand its ‘Pop Luxury’ positioning and deepen customer connection. Jeffries has already been a part of the Swarovski team for over 10...

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Gap Inc. appoints head of communications

Gap Inc. (Gap), the US fashion company behind brands such as Old Navy, Gap, Banana Republic and Athleta, welcomes Mame Annan-Brown as head of communications and executive vice-president. This is a newly created role, according to the company's press release. As a member of the executive team, Annan-Brown will oversee communications, the Gap...

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K-Way appoints head of international business

Outerwear brand K-Way has appointed Marco D'Avanzo as head of international business. D'Avanzo announced this news via his own LinkedIn profile. He began his new role with the originally French brand on July 1. Italy-based D'Avanzo is no stranger to fashion retail. From October 2016 to April 2025, he was general manager at the Canadian brand...

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Fossil Group establishes chief supply chain officer role

Watch specialist Fossil Group has appointed Laks Lakshmanan to the newly created role of chief supply chain officer. Lakshmanan stepped into the position on June 16, with the company only just confirming the appointment in a press release. In this role, Lakshmanan has been tasked with overseeing Fossil’s global end-to-end supply chain, from...

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Cascale names Harsh Saini as interim CEO

Consumer goods nonprofit Cascale – formerly the Sustainable Apparel Coalition – has appointed Harsh Saini as interim chief executive officer. Saini, who currently serves on the organisation’s board of directors, will take up the role from August 1 as Colin Browne steps down. In taking on the position, Saini has been tasked with leading Cascale...

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Mondetta Clothing appoints Georgi Gvakharia as first VP of retail

Mondetta Clothing, a Canadian sports fashion company known for its diverse portfolio including the active lifestyle label Mondetta Performance Gear, luxury apparel line Modern Ambition, casual sportswear Mondetta, and globally-themed Mondetta Originals, recently announced the appointment of Georgi Gvakharia as its first vice president of retail....

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Alexander Wang appoints new global president

Alexander Wang appoints new global president The US fashion brand Alexander Wang has appointed Robert Rizzolo as global president on July 1. The brand announced the appointment on LinkedIn. Rizzolo previously served as chief merchandising officer at Marc Jacobs. He held this role since July 2021. Rizzolo has over 25 years of retail experience....

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Deckers brands: former Mammut CCO becomes EMEA general manager

Felix Münnich has taken the helm for Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) at Deckers Brands. Münnich is responsible for the duties of senior vice president and general manager EMEA at the US footwear and apparel supplier, the manager announced on Tuesday on the professional networking platform LinkedIn. Before taking on this role at the...

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StockX names Brendan Dunne as first-ever Sr. Director Customer Community & Engagement

Marketplace platform StockX has appointed Brendan Dunne to the newly created role of Senior Director for Customer Community & Engagement. As the first-ever Sr. Director of Customer Community & Engagement, Dunne is set to oversee customer engagement efforts, strengthening StockX's relationship with the streetwear, sneaker, and collectible...

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Inditex reorders global leadership with changes at Zara Kids and Italy

Lorenzo Marcheselli, who until now led the Galician group's business in Italy, has been appointed the new director of Zara Kids. He replaces Begoña Costas, who is retiring after a 46-year career at the company, as reported by Modaes. Costas, a key figure within Zara's organisational structure, leaves behind a career marked by the consolidation...

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Andam 2025: Meryll Rogge wins Grand Prix and mentorship with Sidney Toledano

On June 30, the ANDAM partners took to the stage alongside director Nathalie Dufour to present the ANDAM Fashion Awards to young designers. Belgain designer Meryll Rogge received the jury's Grand Prix of the 2025 competition: 300,000 euros and a one-year mentorship with Sidney Toledano. The Ministry of Culture was represented by Christopher...

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Walpole names Fortnum & Mason CEO as chair

Luxury trade association Walpole has named Tom Athron as its new chair, a role he will take up from July 1. Athron, who currently serves as chief executive of Fortnum & Mason, will succeed Michael Ward, managing director of Harrods, who is stepping down after finishing the maximum tenure of nine years. Ward will continue on in the newly created...