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FKA Twigs joins On as creative partner for new training collection

Artist, singer, and dancer FKA Twigs has joined Swiss high-performance sportswear brand On as its creative partner to introduce its new training collection as it continues to deepen its investment in apparel. On’s expansion into training apparel will launch in September 2024, aiming to offer “bolder, high-performance pieces that enable any kind...

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Wolverine Worldwide promotes Dave Latchana to chief legal officer

Wolverine Worldwide has appointed Dave Latchana as chief legal officer and corporate secretary, with oversight of the company’s legal, compliance, corporate communications, risk management, ESG and security and loss prevention functions. Latchana, the company said, has been at Wolverine Worldwide for nearly 16 years, joining Wolverine Worlwide...

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Japan bridal wear pioneer Yumi Katsura dies at 94

Fashion designer Yumi Katsura, who helped popularise Western bridal wear in Japan and who made a golden cape for Pope John Paul II, has died aged 94, her office said Tuesday. Having studied haute couture in Paris, Katsura opened Japan's first bridal salon in 1964 at a time when traditional kimonos still dominated in wedding ceremonies and...

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Gymshark names Kim Dolder as its first GM for North America

Gymshark has appointed Kim Dolder to the newly created role of general manager, North America. Dolder, the company said, is the latest in a series of senior appointments at Gymshark, following Mat Dunn joining from Asos as chief financial officer, Carly Natalizia joining from The Very Group as chief digital officer and Laurent Madeleine joining...

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Redical hires leasing directors for Victoria Leeds and Liberty Romford

Redical, the real estate owner and operator launched by Mikko Syrjanen and Petteri Barman, has made two key appointments to its senior leadership team. Syrjanen and Barman are also co-founders of Aalto Invest and former co-heads of real assets and members of global executive committee at Man Group. Redical, which owns and operates Victoria...

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Mister Spex supervisory board proposes election of Claus-Dietrich Lahrs and Gil Steyaert

Mister Spex has announced that Claus-Dietrich Lahrs, 60, and Gil Steyaert, 61 are running for the supervisory board of the company. If elected, Lahrs will serve as chairman and Steyaert will become deputy chairman of the company’s supervisory board. Claus-Dietrich Lahrs and Gil Steyaert will stand for election at this year's annual general...

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Ferragamo confirms Marco Gobbetti as CEO

Marco Gobbetti will retain his position at Salvatore Ferragamo for another two-year term, until 2026. The newly elected board of directors has also confirmed Gobbetti's role as general manager and CEO, currently holding 134,766 shares in the company listed on Euronext Milan, reported Pambianco News. The company also confirmed Leonardo Ferragamo...

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French retailer Printemps names David Herrenschmidt as COO

The Printemps Group has appointed David Herrenschmidt as chief operations officer. In this role, the company said in a release, Herrenschmidt is in charge of information systems, logistics, store operations and security. “In a world where supply chain and information system efficiency are major challenges for performance in the omnichannel...

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N Brown chairman Ron McMillan to retire

N Brown has announced that Ron McMillan will be retiring as chair and stepping down from the board with effect from April 30, 2024, for personal reasons. McMillan has been on the N Brown board for 11 years. The company’s board has decided to appoint Steve Johnson, following McMillan's departure, as interim executive chair and chief executive...

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Maesa ropes in Molly Kennedy to spearhead Kristin Ess Hair

Beauty incubator Maesa, a Bain portfolio company, has announced the appointment of Molly Kennedy as its new VP, marketing, Kristin Ess Hair, and other brands including Koze Place. “I am very excited to welcome Molly to Maesa. Her experience in building purpose-driven brands will be instrumental in elevating our brands’ position within the...

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Deckers Brands promotes Marco Ellerker to president of global marketplace

Deckers Brands has promoted Marco Ellerker to the newly created role of president of global marketplace, effective August 1, 2024. In his new role, Ellerker will oversee the omni-channel teams for all brands globally. He will become a member of the executive leadership team, reporting directly to Stefano Caroti, incoming chief executive officer...

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LCI Melbourne mentor honoured with Australian Business Champion Award in fashion

The Australian Business Champion Awards have honoured fashion professional Nataša Pitra-Grbić, a mentor at LCI Melbourne, with their fashion design award. With the 2024 prize, Pitra-Grbić is being recognised for her ‘outstanding contributions to the fashion industry and her unwavering commitment to excellence’, as per a LinkedIn post shared by...