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Justin Berkowitz joins NN.07 as a strategic partner

Copenhagen-based menswear brand NN.07 has named Justin Berkowitz, the former men’s fashion director of Bloomingdale’s, as its strategic partner in the US to oversee the opening of its first flagship in the American market. The move is part of NN.07’s continued international expansion plans with branded spaces and flagship stores in Europe and...

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Menswear style in 2024: A deep conversation with the Head Designer of No Excess, Janneke van Til

In the intricate world of menswear, where trends come and go quickly, one thing always remains the same: style. But what does style mean in 2024? Janneke van Til, the head designer at No Excess, sheds light on this question and shares some insights into how menswear is evolving. "Style goes hand in hand with comfort," Van Til begins. "It's about...

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Ginevra Boralevi joins MycoWorks leadership team

San Francisco-based biomaterials company MycoWorks, known for its patented Fine Mycelium technology, has appointed Ginevra Boralevi as director of communications. Boralevi, who will be based in Paris, joins the MycoWorks' leadership team from French cashmere brand Eric Bompard, having led marketing and communications prior for major luxury...

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OTB appoints Stefano Rosso as Marni’s new CEO

The OTB Group has announced the appointment of Stefano Rosso as Marni’s new CEO. The company said Rosso replaces Barbara Calò, who will support him during the transitional period. Rosso will report to OTB Group CEO, Ubaldo Minelli. “Stefano will have the important responsibility of fast-tracking Marni’s positioning on the luxury market and the...

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New Era Cap names Dao-Yi Chow as creative director

New Era Cap has announced the appointment of American fashion designer Dao-Yi Chow to vice president and creative director for the brand. As a part of his new role, the company said that Chow will oversee the creation and development of the brand’s first namesake apparel line called Brand New Era. With the unveiling of Brand New Era, set for...

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Wolford appoints Regis Rimbert as member of the management board

Regis Rimbert has been appointed by the supervisory board of Wolford AG as a member of the executive board for one year with effect from May 6, 2023. The company said in a statement that as chief transformation officer, Rimbert will support and drive forward the further transformation of the company. Wolford, founded in 1950 in Bregenz, Austria...

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Clarks CEO steps down after just two years at the helm

Footwear specialist Clarks has confirmed that its chief executive officer Jon Ram has stepped down from the helm position after just two years. Ram joined the company from HanesBrands at a time when Clarks was carrying out a turnaround strategy with the goal of future-proofing the business and building a foundation for sustainable growth. As...

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ThredUp appoints new GM for Europe amid expansion

ThredUp has announced the appointment of Florin Filote as the general manager of its European business, a move that comes amid an ongoing expansion in the region for the resale platform. In the position, Filote has been tasked with leading ThredUp’s European operations, which currently covers nine countries in Central and Eastern Europe. He...

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Colin Browne takes over as CEO of Cascale

Cascale, the global non-profit alliance for driving impact in consumer goods, has appointed Colin Browne as its new chief executive officer, effective May 1, 2024. The company, formerly known as the Sustainable Apparel Coalition, said, with a wealth of global experience in supply chains and both brand and factory management, Browne will lead...

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Bruno Pedroso de Almeida to head Authentic Brazil

Authentic has announced the appointment of Bruno Pedroso de Almeida as vice president, head of Brazil. In his new role, the company said in a release, Pedroso de Almeida, based in São Paulo, will spearhead and drive the execution of the brand’s go-to-market strategies throughout the region, accelerating growth and expanding Authentic's footprint...

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Hanna Andersson appoints former Gap executive Grace Wong

Premium children’s apparel brand Hanna Andersson has named former marketing executive for Apple's Beats by Dr. Dre and the Gap, Grace Wong, as its new chief brand officer to evolve its brand strategy. Wong, who has more than 20 years of strategic brand-building experience, served as vice president of global marketing across all Gap brands and...

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Sorel names new vice president of brand

Footwear brand Sorel, part of Columbia Sportswear Company, has appointed Michael Minter as vice president of brand. Minter, who began his new role on April 29, has more than 20 years of experience in creative and marketing leadership roles for brands such as Sanuk, Billabong, Keen, DC, and Reef. Commenting on the appointment, Cory Long, who...