Ivanka Trump appoints creative director

Suzanne Bryant has been named the new creative

director for the Ivanka Trump brand, which includes apparel, outerwear, footwear, handbags, accessories and sunglasses.

Bryant, who served as vice president of design at Lands’ End, will oversee all product development each of the brand’s licensee’s design teams. Prior to her role at Lands’ End, Bryant was vice president of design for Michael by Michael Kors and design director for Kors by Michael Kors.

“Suzanne will continue to develop innovative collections that excite and inspires our consumers,” Ivanka Trump told WWD. “She is an essential addition to the company and the entire team is thrilled to welcome her aboard.”

Bryant joins an executive team which includes Abigail Klem as chief merchandising officer and licensing and brand director, Johanna Murphy, who serves as chief marketing officer and head of digital, and Marissa Kraxberger, who is vice president of creative.