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Australian womenswear brand Petal + Pup gets new brand president

Victoria Estella Perry has been named the new brand president of Australian-based womenswear label Petal + Pup, effective August 3. In her new role, Perry will spearhead the company’s strategic growth with a particular focus on young women’s fashion. She will be based in San Francisco and will report to Jill Ramsey, the CEO of parent company...

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Vogue Italia editor-in-chief steps down

Vogue Italia editor-in-chief Emanuele Farneti has stepped down from his role at the fashion publication. Farneti joined Vogue Italia in 2017, succeeding the publication’s famed editor-in-chief Franca Sozzani, who unfortunately passed away from cancer. In a very lengthy Instagram post, Farneti said: “Vogue is entering a new chapter: it is going...

22 Jul 2021

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Vogue China names new fashion director

Vogue China’s new editor-in-chief, Margaret Zhang, is building up her masthead. Stylist Audrey Hu has been hired as the publication’s fashion director, succeeding Yoyo Yao, who left Vogue China in April. Hu’s most recent role was as fashion director of Huasheng Media’s Wallpaper China. Hu began her career at Modern Media a decade ago, and...

22 Jul 2021

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Wil Beedle exits AllSaints after 18 years to focus on Shoreditch Ski Club brand

AllSaints creative director Wil Beedle has left the business after 18 years, 10 of which he spent at the British fashion label’s creative helm. Beedle has exited the company to focus on Shoreditch Ski Club (SSC), the eco-brand he launched in 2018. “We wish him all the best for the future and are excited to see SSC grow,” AllSaints said in a...

22 Jul 2021

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Maly Bernstein is the new CEO of Bluemercury

Macy's, Inc. has announced the appointment of Maly Bernstein as chief executive officer of Bluemercury, effective September 13, 2021. In this role, the company said in a release, Bernstein will oversee the growth and strategy of all aspects of the Bluemercury brand, from its digital platform to stores. She will report to Tony Spring, chairman...

22 Jul 2021

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De Beers Group consolidates leadership in management shakeup

De Beers Group is streamlining its management structure by consolidating the leadership of its jewellery houses, expanding Céline Assimon’s role to lead De Beers Jewellers and De Beers Forevermark. The move comes as De Beers Group announced that Nancy Liu, currently chief executive of De Beers Forevermark, has decided to leave the business....

21 Jul 2021

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Nordstrom names new chief human resources officer

American department store chain Nordstrom has named Farrell Redwine as its new chief human resources officer. She will join the executive team and report to Nordstrom CEO Erik Nordstrom. Redwine joined Nordstrom in 2016 and has held various leadership roles throughout her tenure, most recently overseeing centers of excellence for the entire...

20 Jul 2021

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Abercrombie & Fitch appoints chief digital and technology officer

Abercrombie & Fitch Co. has appointed Samir Desai as its chief digital and technology officer. In his new position, the company said, Desai will be a member of Abercrombie & Fitch’s executive steering committee and will report directly to chief executive officer Fran Horowitz. “We are pleased to welcome Samir to Abercrombie & Fitch Co. His...

19 Jul 2021

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Luxury Canadian outerwear label Mackage names new CEO

Luxury Canadian outerwear specialist Mackage has named Jimmy Choo executive Tanya Golesic as its new CEO. Mackage described Golesic as bringing “a rare depth of global high fashion experience” to the brand, “underscoring the company's commitment to worldwide growth in the luxury space”. A fashion industry veteran New York-based Golesic joins...

15 Jul 2021

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HanesBrands appoints LaTonya Groom as VP, talent & diversity

HanesBrands (HBI) has appointed LaTonya Groom as vice president, talent & diversity. “This new role illustrates the importance of talent and diversity in unlocking our full potential,” said Kristin Oliver, chief human resources officer for the company, adding, “And we are thrilled to have a leader of LaTonya’s caliber join us as we build the...

15 Jul 2021

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Ross Store CFO Travis Marquette steps down

Ross Stores, Inc. has announced today that Travis Marquette, the company’s executive vice president and chief financial officer since 2019, has resigned effective immediately to accept a position with another company. Commenting on Marquette’s departure, Barbara Rentler, chief executive officer of the company, said: “Travis has made a number of...

15 Jul 2021

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Moda Operandi names new chief merchant

Moda Operandi has named a new chief merchant. April Hennig has been senior vice president and chief merchandising officer of Moda Operandi. The news was reported by WWD. Hennig’s role is brand new for the company. In her new role she will oversee product strategy, category expansion, merchandise planning, and brand partnerships and experiences....

15 Jul 2021