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Études Studio appoints Brice Groulier (ex-Jacquemus) to structure its growth

Parisian label Études Studio is professionalising its management with the appointment of Brice Groulier to the role of CEO. By recruiting the former chief financial officer of Jacquemus, the independent brand is demonstrating its ambition to transform its creative foundation into a major industrial success. Founded in 2012 by Aurélien Arbet and...

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Stefano Rosso is new president of Aura Blockchain Consortium

Stefano Rosso, chief executive officer of Marni and president of Maison Margiela (OTB Group), is the new president of Aura Blockchain Consortium. Rosso succeeds Lorenzo Bertelli, chief marketing officer and head of Csr of Prada Group, who has led Aura since its foundation. Aura Blockchain Consortium, the non-profit consortium founded in 2021 by...

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Casablanca appoints Didier Nguyen as CEO

French-Moroccan fashion house Casablanca appoints Didier Nguyen as chief executive officer (CEO), effective immediately. He joins Casablanca at a pivotal stage in its development. This is marked by international expansion and strengthening its position at the intersection of sport, travel, culture and luxury. The appointment follows the...

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Léa Siboni of The Row: “Retail was my best career decision”

If there is one profession in fashion where emotional intelligence reigns supreme, this is it. Far from clichés, sales advisors embody the most vibrant and perhaps the most human face of this vast industry. To paint a multifaceted portrait of this hands-on profession, FashionUnited has chosen to speak with those who view sales as a place for...

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Succession and ambitions: Bernard Arnault holds firm at LVMH shareholder meeting

Addressing shareholders of the world's leading luxury group, LVMH, its CEO Bernard Arnault, 77, has postponed the debate on his succession. He preferred to set medium-term goals for his group instead. The topic of succession prompted one of the very first questions from shareholders at the general meeting in Paris on Thursday. When asked about...

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Spanish executive Diego Teijeiro leaves Inditex to lead H&M's global technology division

H&M is strengthening its commitment to digital transformation with the appointment of Diego Teijeiro as the group's new global chief information officer (CIO). As exclusively reported by Modaes, the Spanish executive, who has over two decades of experience at Inditex, will take up the position from May 25. In this role, Teijeiro will join the...

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Ivano Cauli named new CEO of Pitti Immagine

Ivano Cauli has been appointed the new chief executive officer of Pitti Immagine, while Raffaello Napoleone, who has been CEO of Pitti Immagine since 1989, has been appointed managing director for international and institutional relations. Raffaello Napoleone held the position of CEO of Pitti since 1989 Credits: Pitti Immagine The new board of...

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Puma establishes new wholesale management role

The Herzogenaurach-based sportswear company has appointed Bertrand Blanc to the newly created role of vice president global wholesale. Blanc will take up his new position effective May 1, Puma announced on Wednesday. He will report directly to chief commercial officer (CCO) Matthias Baeumer and will be responsible for developing and implementing...

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Kering appoints Chanel and Mandarin Oriental executives to board for enhanced luxury strategy

As the global market becomes increasingly complex, François-Henri Pinault's group is restructuring its governance. Kering has appointed Marie-Hélène Chenut, formerly of Chanel, and Laurent Kleitman of Mandarin Oriental to its board, opting for industry expertise and operational excellence in ultra-luxury. The statement released on April 21,...

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Marimekko textile design figure, Vuokko Nurmesniemi, dies at 96

Finnish artist and designer Vuokko Nurmesniemi, known for creating several iconic prints that became classics for the Marimekko brand, has died at the age of 96, her niece announced to AFP on Monday. Architect of textile renewal She joined the clothing, textiles and interior design company in 1953 and would lead the house's artistic direction...

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Puma appoints former Adidas manager Laurent Fricker to head sportstyle division

German sportswear provider Puma SE is strengthening its team with a former executive from competitor Adidas. On Monday, the company announced the appointment of Laurent Fricker as vice president of the sportstyle business unit. Fricker will take up his new position on June 1 and will report directly to chief brand officer Maria Valdes. According...

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Laetitia Manfredi: New product and merchandising director at Jacquemus

French brand Jacquemus announced on Monday the appointment of Laetitia Manfredi as product and merchandising director, effective April 20, 2026. As the house stated in a press release, the appointment of Laetitia Manfredi marks a significant step in the continuous development and international expansion of Jacquemus. Following the inauguration...