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Olymp-Bezner Group appoints Philipp Lübbenjans to lead Eterna relaunch

Just over two months after acquiring the brand rights for Eterna, the Olymp-Bezner Group has brought Philipp Lübbenjans, a former top manager of the shirt and blouse specialist, on board. The 41-year-old has extensive management experience at Eterna Mode GmbH, which filed for insolvency last December and had to announce the cessation of its...

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Lauro De Marinis, known as Achille Lauro, is new creative director of Dondup

Lauro De Marinis, the Italian singer-songwriter known as Achille Lauro, has taken on the role of creative director at Dondup, Milan-based ready-to-wear brand. Lauro will present his first capsule collection on June 15 during his concert at the San Siro stadium in Milan. In his new role, De Marinis will lead Dondup's design studio with the...

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Jonathan Andic steps down from his responsibilities at Mango

Madrid – Jonathan Andic, son of Mango founder Isak Andic, has decided to step down from all responsibilities and resign from all his positions within the Spanish fashion multinational. This follows his formal indictment on May 19 for the alleged homicide of his father. Until now, he served as the non-executive vice-chairman of its board of...

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Isabel Marant changes leadership: Catherine Jacquet appointed chief executive officer

The house of Isabel Marant is changing its senior management. Catherine Jacquet has been appointed CEO, succeeding Anouck Duranteau-Loeper, according to a report by WWD on May 26, 2026. She will officially take up her post next month, following a transition period overseen by her predecessor. The executive is leaving her role “to pursue other...

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Mina Piccinini appointed president of Moncler Grenoble

Moncler has appointed Mina Piccinini as president of Moncler Grenoble. Piccinini is a long-standing figure within the group and was previously the chief marketing and corporate strategy officer. This appointment is part of a broader reorganisation. Rod Manley will take over marketing responsibilities, while Piccinini will retain corporate...

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H&M hires Inditex executive to strengthen its technology leadership

Swedish group H&M has appointed Diego Teijeiro Ruiz as its new chief information officer after an almost two-decade career at Inditex. The Spanish executive takes up the position today from Stockholm, as he announced on LinkedIn. During his time at Inditex, Teijeiro Ruiz was in charge of areas related to product, supply chain, sustainability and...

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S.Oliver Group: QS brand director leaves group after 18 years

Benjamin Isenheim, brand director of QS, is leaving the S.Oliver Group. Isenheim, who has worked for the clothing company for more than 18 years in various roles, announced his departure on the professional networking site Linkedin on Friday. He most recently held the position of brand director for the QS brand from the beginning of 2022. He...

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Puma appoints Dennis Schröder as managing director Europe

Herzogenaurach-based sportswear company Puma has appointed Dennis Schröder as managing director Europe. Schröder will take on his new role from August 17 and will report to chief commercial officer (CCO) Matthias Bäumer, Puma announced on Thursday. He takes over the European business from Javier Ortega, who will “step down from his position” in...

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From heir to suspect: Jonathan andic faces uncertain future at Mango amid homicide probe

Madrid – Jonathan Andic, eldest son of Mango founder Isak Andic and currently the family’s sole representative on Mango’s board as non-executive vice president, faces an uncertain future after being arrested on Tuesday, May 19, in connection with his father’s death. A magistrate has formally named him as a homicide suspect, citing a “body of...

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Marc Cain's incoming leader Patric Spethmann: “It’s not just about appointing a new CEO”

Patric Spethmann will become the new CEO of Marc Cain in June. In choosing the former chief operating officer of Marc O'Polo, company founder Helmut Schlotterer hasn't opted for a notorious high-profile leader from the fashion industry, known for being in the limelight or for spectacular turnarounds. However, Spethmann's profile promises to be...

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Jonathan Andic arrested for the homicide of Mango's founder

The investigation into the death of Isak Andic, the founder of Spanish fashion multinational Mango, has entered a new phase. Catalan regional police, the Mossos d'Esquadra, arrested the founder's son, Jonathan Andic, on Tuesday. The younger Andic, who serves as the current vice chairman of the board of directors at the Barcelona-based fashion...

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Behind the scenes of fashion conservation: A conversation with Cesar Rodriguez Salinas

After training as a general conservator, Bilbao-native Cesar Rodriguez Salinas specialised in textiles and fashion costumes. He applied his knowledge and keen eye to various European collections and museums, including the Cristóbal Balenciaga Museum, before settling at the Kunstmuseum Den Haag in 2018. Major exhibitions such as “Art Deco: Paul...