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Lee Anne Henrico named Chief Creative Officer at J.McLaughlin

Lee Anne Henrico has been appointed the new Chief Creative Officer at lifestyle brand J.McLaughlin. In her new role, Henrico will be in charge of the brand’s women’s and men’s collections, overseeing the lines' design, production, development, and creative marketing and communications. “Lee Anne has an exceptional ability to create product that...

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Mammoth task for Jonathan Anderson: What awaits the designer at Dior?

Jonathan Anderson’s appointment as artistic director of both menswear and womenswear at Dior may have been long speculated and widely anticipated, but the now-confirmed dual role for the Northern Irish designer is nonetheless historic. With a somewhat understated announcement on Monday, Anderson becomes the first designer to lead all divisions...

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Balenciaga names Pierpaolo Piccioli Creative Director amid strategic overhaul at Kering

Kering has appointed Pierpaolo Piccioli as the new creative director of Balenciaga, marking a pivotal moment in the French luxury conglomerate’s broader effort to stabilise and reposition its flagship fashion houses after a challenging 2024. The group reported a 12 per cent drop in annual revenue for 2024, with widening losses at Gucci, as well...

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Nicola Formichetti appointed Global Creative Director at MAC Cosmetics

Nicola Formichetti has been appointed Global Creative Director at MAC Cosmetics, effective May 19, 2025, ushering in a “new era” for the iconic beauty brand. A renowned creative director, fashion editor, and designer, Formichetti is set to bring his “visionary artistry, genre-defying creativity, and consumer-first mindset” to his new role at MAC...

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The Virgil Abloh Foundation names Athiththan Selvendran as its chief creative officer

Athiththan Selvendran, Virgil Abloh's first employee, committed right hand, and chief of staff, has been appointed chief creative officer of the Virgil Abloh Foundation (VAF). Currently the chief operating officer of Virgil Abloh Securities (VAS), the appointment highlights the expansion of Selvendran's role and his growing influence as a...

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Tala names Jon Wetherell as Creative Director

British activewear brand Tala has announced the appointment of Jon Wetherell as its new creative director. Previously serving as the creative director at the Net-a-Porter Group and Boden, Wetherell brings more than 15 years of experience in guiding and overseeing creative teams and delivering unique campaigns. Wetherell also honed his vision and...

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Jonathan Anderson skips Paris, Milan and London… What could this mean?

The provisional schedules of London Fashion Week, Paris and Milan Fashion Week Men’s have officially been released, and while the industry exclaims over noteworthy debuts and fervently awaited returns, one name missing from all of the schedules has reignited suspicions as to what may be on the horizon. At the centre of the ever-evolving game of...

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SoHo Pink Dreams: A look inside Nana Jacqueline's debut NYC pop-up store

Walking down West Broadway in SoHo, New York City, is always a feast for all senses - especially this time of year, when all the stores have their holiday lights and displays out in full force. With many retailers vying for the attention of tourists and locals, one storefront in particular succeeds in catching your eye immediately. The debut New...

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The price of reinvention: What’s at stake when brands change their creative directors?

What drives creative director changes? Is it a dip in sales, a shift in the board's vision, or pressure from investors? And more importantly, what are the financial consequences when a brand changes its creative director? Massimiliano Giornetti, director of Polimoda and former designer for luxury brands like Salvatore Ferragamo and Shanghai...

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Neiman Marcus launches exclusive Loewe collection honoring 2023 award winner Jonathan Anderson

Luxury department store chain Neiman Marcus has launched an exclusive collection and several in-store installations in celebration of Jonathan Anderson, the 2023 recipient of the Neiman Marcus Award for Creative Impact in the Field of Fashion. As part of the award, Anderson designed an exclusive collection with Neiman Marcus that is now...

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Perry Ellis International taps Michael Miile as its new creative director

Perry Ellis International has named Michael Miile as its new creative director. In this role, Miile will oversee the design and creative vision of Perry Ellis and Original Penguin by Munsingwear brands. Miile brings with him years of experience working within the fashion industry, previously holding key positions at companies such as PVH and...

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Fashion careers: Interview with the founder and Creative Director of MWR Collection

Established in 2016 and based in New York City, MWR Collection is a luxury lifestyle label specializing in leather craftsmanship. Creative Director Mia Wright-Ross collaborates with artisans to create a collection of human kinship within each customizable work. Besides having ten years of work experience designing footwear for Tibi, Philip Lim...