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John Smedley appoints new managing director

British luxury knitwear brand John Smedley has appointed Jess McGuire Dudley as its new managing director, succeeding Ian Maclean, who will step into a new role with the company. McGuire Dudley, who joined the Derbyshire-based manufacturer in 2014 as head of marketing, was most recently the brand’s deputy managing director and global brand...

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Gap’s transformation continues with a new premium offering

American fashion and lifestyle brand Gap, known globally for its heritage casual wear, is launching a new premium and elevated offering GapStudio, which will offer the brand’s “highest expression of style, craftsmanship and quality”. Since fashion designer Zac Posen, known for his red carpet and couture approach to fashion, was appointed...

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Off Season brand names Victoria Picca as president

Off Season, the sports-fashion brand co-founded by Kristin Juszczyk and British businesswoman Emma Grede in partnership with the NFL and Fanatics has hired its first president, securing former Fanatics executive Victoria Picca to lead the brand’s next phase. The brand, which launched in January 2025 with NFL-licensed outerwear, said the...

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FILA Holdings changes name to Misto Holdings

South Korean company FILA Holdings is changing its name to Misto Holdings to solidify its position “as a global brand portfolio company”. In a statement, the company said it felt that FILA Holdings was “closely associated” with the FILA sportswear brand, which has led to a “limited perception” of its broader portfolio and global brand management...