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Philipp Prado named CEO of Re/Done

Re/Done has a new CEO. The LA-based denim brand has appointed Philipp Prado as its global chief executive officer. Prado confirmed the announcement on his LinkedIn profile, noting that he has held the position since May. He joins Re/Done from Italian luxury house Gucci, where he spent nearly thirteen years in a range of senior leadership...

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Louis Vuitton names new senior vice president of image and communication

Louis Vuitton has a new senior vice president, image and communication. The french luxury house has appointed Carole Bildé to the role, according to a company memo obtained by Women’s Wear Daily. Bildé will assume her new role on Tuesday, the same day Damien Bertrand steps into his position as deputy chief executive officer of Louis Vuitton. She...

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Nike promotes Tony Bignell to chief innovation officer

Just days after announcing the upcoming retirement of longtime chief innovation officer John Hoke, Nike appears to have found his successor. According to an internal memo cited by Women’s Wear Daily, Tony Bignell, currently vice president for running footwear, has been promoted to chief innovation officer. FashionUnited has contacted Nike for an...

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Vogue College of Fashion Alumna Lottie Coates on Brand Storytelling, Community and Culture

Lottie Coates graduated with a BA in Fashion Communication and Industry Practice, carving out a unique path that blends fashion, luxury, and motorsport. Now Broadcast and Content Coordinator at SailGP, she operates at the cutting edge of elite sport and global media. She reflects on the skills that powered her journey, the confidence gained at...

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Nick Weatherhill appointed CEO of Better Cotton

Better Cotton has announced a change in leadership, with Nick Weatherhill stepping in as Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Alan McClay, who officially announced his departure in December 2024 after a decade at the helm. McClay, who led the organisation for ten years, will remain active within Better Cotton through June 2025 to support a smooth...

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Hammerson CEO to retire in 2026

Hammerson, owner, operator and developer of prime urban real estate across the UK, Ireland and France, has confirmed that chief executive officer Rita-Rose Gagné will be retiring and stepping down from her role in 2026. In a statement, Hammerson said that Gagné will remain with the business for the next 12 months to ensure “continuity while a...

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Obermeyer names new CEO to drive brand evolution

American ski and outdoorwear brand Sport Obermeyer, founded in Aspen in 1947, has named Kris Kuster as its new chief executive officer as the brand targets a new vision for women and year-round expansion. Kuster, formerly chief executive officer of Mammut Sports Group AG and X-Bionic, succeeds Obermeyer’s founder, Klaus Obermeyer, who is the...

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Pacsun hires new vice president of HR

US fashion retailer Pacsun has appointed Rachel Donahue as its new vice president of human resources. Donahue joins Pacsun on June 3 and brings with her more than two decades of experience leading people strategy across respected retail and fashion brands. In her new role, Donahue will oversee all aspects of human resources at Pacsun, including...

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Couture label ArdAzAei names new general manager

ArdAzAei, known for its responsibly produced couture collections, has appointed industry veteran Ulrik Garde Due as directeur general (general manager) as the fashion house gears up for international expansion and launch a ready-to-wear collection in October. Garde Due has more than 30 years of leadership experience across both legacy luxury...

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BFC taps Karen Blackett to board of directors

The British Fashion Council (BFC) is turning to the expertise of former government official and marketing leader Karen Blackett to flesh out its board of directors. Blackett’s appointment to the board comes as June Sarpong prepares to wrap up her tenure at the organisation by the end of June. Blackett brings to the BFC experience at leading...

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Shoe Carnival names Kerry Jackson SVP of New Business Development

Shoe Carnival has appointed Kerry Jackson as Senior Vice President of New Business Development. In this new role, Jackson will lead the company’s merger and acquisition strategy, integration efforts, and operational synergy initiatives. He begins on 9 June 2025 and will report to President and CEO Mark Worden. Jackson, a 35-year veteran of the...

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Kizik appoints new chief executive officer

Gareth Hosford was appointed chief executive officer of US footwear brand Kizik and its parent company, HandsFree Labs. Hosford has over 20 years of experience in the footwear and sportswear industries, with previous senior roles at Nike, Converse and sportswear start-up Omorpho. Under Hosford’s leadership, Kizik aims to grow further, both...