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Christopher Bailey steps into his additional role as Burberry's CEO

British luxury fashion company Burberry has officially announced Christopher Bailey's new role as Chief Executive Officer, as former CEO Angela Ahrendts, left the company on 30 April after eight years to take on a new role as Apple's new retail chief. As of 1 May, Christopher Bailey will be in charge of both chief creative officer duties as well...

Design

Angela Ahrendt honored at Walpole Awards for Excellence

Last night was the 12th annual award ceremony held by Walpole British Luxury for Excellence, which recognizes the best in the British luxury Industry. The ceremony took place at the Banqueting House in Whitehall and among the winners were vested luxury names like Paul Smith, Alexander McQueen and Nicholas Kirkwood. Ahrendt awarded prestigious...

Fashion

Apple might prepare to step into the fashion industry

It seems to be that Angela Ahrendt, former CEO of Burberry who was recently hired by Apple. Inc as company vice president, was not just taken on to improve operations in retail and online, but also to help point the technology firm in an entirely new direction. According to speculation Ahrendt was hired by Apple. Inc to bridge the gap between...

Fashion

This industry's take on Christopher Bailey's new role

Christopher Bailey was artistic from the start. During an interview with Co.Design, Angela Ahrendt recalls meeting him for the first time: “He was this young British guy who just started there. He was really cute, and God, he was so talented.” Talent that blossomed into Bailey taking over as both chief creative director and CEO of Burberry, a...