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Arena: Deputy CEO Departs Swimwear Specialist

Giuseppe Musciacchio, Deputy CEO of Arena S.p.A., is leaving the Italian swimwear specialist. Effective March 11th, he has resigned from all his positions on the company's Board of Directors and those of the Arena Group's subsidiaries, Arena announced on Friday. The Board of Directors has begun the search for a successor. Until a replacement is...

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Demna's story: His journey to the artistic leadership of Gucci

First the gossip in the hallways, then the rumors that spread outside the company at an ever-increasing pace, finally, the press release that launches this or that designer into the Olympus of fashion or throws out the window who, until a few months earlier, was the creative "genius" of the new millennium. But behind this media circus of...

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Myer announces key leadership appointments following Apparel Brands merger

Following its merger with Apparel Brands, Australian department store chain Myer has announced key leadership appointments. Kathy Karabatsas will assume the role of group chief financial officer on March 14, 2025, succeeding Matt Jackman, who departs after eight years to explore new ventures. Karabatsas brings extensive experience from senior...

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Kristine Marvin joins Perfect Moment to lead global legal strategy

Luxury lifestyle brand Perfect Moment has appointed Kristine Marvin to the new position of general counsel. Marvin brings to Perfect Moment more than 28 years of experience in corporate and intellectual property law, compliance and governance for private and public companies. She will be responsible for advancing the company’s legal framework,...

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Gucci names Balenciaga’s Demna Gvasalia as creative director

Kering has found its new creative lead for Gucci. Balenciaga’s Demna, who dropped his last name Gvasalia for professional purposes in 2021, has been appointed as the Italian luxury house’s new artistic director. He will take up the post early July 2025, a press release from Kering has revealed. The group’s decision to turn to Demna leant on his...

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Donatella Versace to step down from creative helm, Dario Vitale named CCO

It’s the end of an era. Donatella Versace, the sister to Versace’s eponymous founder Gianni, is letting go of the creative leadership to the Italian luxury label. The designer, who has led the brand as chief creative officer since Gianni’s passing in 1997, will be stepping back into the position of chief brand ambassador from April 1, 2025. In...

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CEO Spinnova announces departure after short period of time

Tuomas Oijala, CEO of Spinnova Plc, will step down from his position, with his last day of employment no later than September 12, 2025. Spinnova announced this in a press release. Oijala will remain in his role during his six-month notice period, focusing on continuing the current strategy and ensuring a smooth transition. Oijala joined Spinnova...

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Bertrand Deputy CEO of Louis Vuitton, Frédéric Arnault CEO of Loro Piana and Angeloglou at the helm of Christian Dior Couture

Damien Bertrand has been appointed Deputy CEO of Louis Vuitton, effective June 10, and will become a member of the LVMH Board of Directors in January 2026. Frédéric Arnault has been appointed CEO of Loro Piana, effective June 10. Pierre-Emmanuel Angeloglou has been appointed Deputy CEO of Christian Dior Couture, effective April 15. "The...

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Indochino’s Drew Green honoured with King Charles III's Coronation Medal

Drew Green, president and chief executive of Indochino, the Vancouver-based made-to-measure apparel company, has been awarded the King Charles III's Coronation Medal by the Canadian government in recognition of his “outstanding contributions to business across the country, and abroad”. The prestigious award is part of the celebrations marking...

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Fabscrap founder to step down as chief executive

Fabscrap, the non-profit organisation that works with the fashion, interior design, and entertainment industries to recycle and reuse fabric waste, has announced that founder Jessica Schreiber will step down from her role as chief executive in July. Camille Tagle, Fabscrap’s co-founder and creative director, will step in immediately upon...

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Prada appoints Markus Hoogeveen as new Retail Director Central Europe

Prada has a new Retail Director for Central Europe. The Italian fashion group has appointed Markus Hoogeveen to the role of Retail Director Central Europe, according to his profile on the career network LinkedIn. Hoogeveen has already held his new role since January. For Hoogeveen, it is a return to Prada, as he already worked for the Italian...

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Jil Sander: Who is the new creative director Simone Bellotti?

On Monday, Renzo Rosso, founder of Diesel and the Otb Group, named Simone Bellotti as the next creative director to Jil Sander. Driven by an intuition that previously led him to appoint John Galliano for Maison Margiela, Francesco Risso for Marni, and Glenn Martens for Diesel, and then for Margiela, this entrepreneur with a creative spirit and...