Perfect has appointed Bryan Yambao, also known as fashion influencer Bryanboy, as the new editor-in-chief of its publishing arm. Yambao previous held the role of international editorial director at the company. “The whole Perfect Team and I are thrilled to announce after two years as International Editorial Director, Bryan Yambao is now our new...
22 Sept 2022
The British Fashion Council has appointed David Pemsel as its new chair. Mr Pemsel succeeds Stephanie Phair, an executive at Farfetch, who steered the organisation through the pandemic. Phair stepped down earlier in September. Demsel was appointed to BFC’s executive board in 2016 and is the founder of ScienceMagic.Inc, a creative and strategic...
Iconic French fashion house Nina Ricci has named 26-year old American-British fashion designer Harris Reed as its new creative director. “I am honoured to be joining The House of Nina Ricci, with its treasure chest full of glamour, history and power ready to be explored,” said Reed, who is now the youngest creative director in the label’s...
21 Sept 2022
The North Face has named two new members of its executive team to “help drive marketing and product innovations”. The VF Corp-owned brand named Jennifer Ingraffea as new chief product and merchandising officer. Ingraffea joins from sportswear giant Nike, where she spent the past 19 years, most recently serving as global vice president of kids...
MF Brands Group has named Valérie Dassier as the new CEO of French outerwear and bootmaker Aigle. She succeeds Sandrine Conseiller who has been at the helm of the business since 2019. Dassier joins from French label IKKS where she has worked since 2018 as deputy managing director. Earlier in her career, she was chief digital and customer officer...
20 Sept 2022
Last June the world renowned Antwerp Academy of Fine Arts said goodbye to its legendary head of the fashion department, Walter Van Beirendonck. After much speculation Brandon Wen was appointed as the new creative director, a clear choice from the academy towards fresh ideas and new paths for the department. We met with Brandon Wen just two weeks...
16 Sept 2022
Over her 70-year reign, Queen Elizabeth II rarely shied away from making a fashion statement. From colourful sequins to distinctive hats, her wardrobe was highly recognisable and defined the aesthetic of ‘royal’ dressing. Following her death, September 8, various members of the fashion industry took to social media to express their grief of her...
13 Sept 2022
Canadian retailer Hudson’s Bay has named Sophia Hwang-Judiesch as its new president, effective September 19. Hwang-Judiesch joins from Ulta Beauty where she spent the past three years, most recently serving as vice president of strategic initiatives. Earlier in her career she spent three years at Carter’s as senior vice president and country...
12 Sept 2022
Canadian e-commerce giant Shopify has announced key changes to its leadership team. Kaz Nejatian, the company’s vice president of product, has been promoted with immediate effect to chief operating officer. He will also retain his position as VP of product. Nejatian succeeds Toby Shannan who will serve as a special advisor through the end of the...
9 Sept 2022
Whether a bespoke three-piece suit or the waxed jacket of the upper-class rural set, Charles's characteristic style has rarely strayed from the predictable during his decades in the public eye. But his sartorial flair did earn him the title of world's best-dressed man -- an honour he laughed off as unlikely. The new king's clothes and shoes are...
The Royal Family have announced that Queen Elizabeth II has passed away at the age of 96, after reigning for 70 years. In a statement on the evening of Thursday September 8, Buckingham Palace said: “The Queen died peacefully at Balmoral this afternoon. “The King and The Queen Consort will remain at Balmoral this evening and will return to London...
Kate Spade New York has announced the appointment of Tom Mora and Jennifer Lyu as its new head product designers. Mora will serve as senior vice president (SVP) and head of design for ready-to-wear and lifestyle categories, while also overseeing the design direction for footwear, jewellery and home. He has previously worked in various positions...
7 Sept 2022
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