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Ralph Lauren sells Club Monaco to PE investor Regent

Ralph Lauren Corporation has announced the sale of the Club Monaco brand to global private equity firm Regent, L.P. The company said that the transaction is expected to close by the end of June. “As we increase our focus on our core namesake brands, we want to ensure the Club Monaco brand is also well-positioned for long-term success. We are...

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Club Monaco announces the appointment of a new creative director

Richard Chai has been appointed as the new creative director and senior vice president of Club Monaco. He succeeds Steve Cateron, who has held the role for 11 years. Chai will join the Ralph Lauren Corp.-owned brand on November 18 and will oversee the design and development for all womenswear and menswear, according to WWD. He will report to...

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Sartorial Success: Top Trends for Apparel Retailers in 2016

In 2015, retailers’ omnichannel offering took centre stage, as brands innovated across mobile apps and in-store technologies, multichannel fulfilment urban solutions, and coordinated cross-channel promotions and marketing. These kinds of initiatives will continue to be top of mind in 2016, particularly as consumer expectation for a seamless and...

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Aaron Levine confirmed as Abercrombie & Fitch head of men's design

Following speculation on Wednesday news has been confirmed that former vice president of men's design at Club Monaco, Aaron Levine has joined Abercrombie & Fitch as head of men's design for the group's namesake division. His appointment at A&F is one of the many recent hires the group has been making over the past few months. Katia Kuethe has...

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Aaron Levine says farewell to Club Monaco and hello to A&F?

Aaron Levine has very quietly said goodbye to Club Monaco, as he has exited his role at the company as Vice President of men's design and is believed to be heading to none other than teen retailer Abercrombie & Fitch The designer, who first joined the team at Club Monaco from Jack Spade in June 2011, is said to be in line for a top position at...

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Club Monaco launches menswear on Mr Porter

Club Monaco, which recently opened its first UK menswear store, has launched its menswear collectionglobally with Mr Porter, to introduce its clothing to a “wider international online audience”. Mr Porter will offer a variety of Club Monaco’s best selling pieces from its signature heritage men’s collection, including classic button down shirts,...