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Former PVH executive Sandra Swiderski joins KaDeWe as general manager

Sandra Swiderski is taking on the role of general manager of KaDeWe in Berlin, KaDeWe GmbH announced on Thursday. KaDeWe is the operator of the luxury department stores KaDeWe, Alsterhaus and Oberpollinger. She will report to Norman Plattner, director of stores at KaDeWe GmbH. The new general manager joins from the US fashion group PVH...

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Rachid Mohamed Rachid: How a former Egyptian minister is shaping global luxury fashion

The fashion world is illustrious, not only on the catwalks and backstage during fashion weeks. The biographies of the industry's CEOs can be equally dazzling, such as that of Valentino's chairman, Rachid Mohamed Rachid. From engineering student to minister of trade Rachid was born in 1955 in the Egyptian city of Alexandria. The son of a merchant...

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Olivier Rousteing leaves Balmain after 14 years

French luxury house Balmain and creative director Olivier Rousteing are parting ways, the fashion house announced on Wednesday via social media. The announcement marks the end of one of the longest tenures in recent fashion history. “I am deeply proud of everything I have achieved, and infinitely grateful for my extraordinary team at Balmain, my...

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Antwerp Six member Marina Yee has passed away

Belgian designer Marina Yee, a member of the Antwerp Six collective which revolutionised fashion in the 1980s, passed away on Sunday at the age of 67, the ModeMuseum Antwerpen has announced. “Her name is inextricably linked to the legendary Antwerp Six collective, which put Belgian fashion on the global map,” the museum emphasised. In 1986, six...

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Zalando appoints new chief financial officer

Anna Dimitrova is taking on the role of chief financial officer (CFO) at Zalando. Dimitrova will assume responsibility for finance and corporate governance in this position from January 1, 2026, Zalando announced on Wednesday. She brings over 20 years of extensive expertise in finance and strategic experience. Dimitrova also has a proven track...

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Puma: India managing director departs

Karthik Balagopalan, managing director of Puma India, is leaving the Herzogenaurach-based sportswear company. The head of India has decided to leave Puma to “focus on family priorities in Germany”, the company announced on Tuesday. A successor will be announced shortly. Balagopalan took on his current role in August 2023, succeeding Abhishek...

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New marketing structure: Puma appoints Maria Valdes as chief brand officer

German sportswear company Puma SE announced a reform of its brand marketing department on Monday, filling a key position in the process. Maria Valdes will now lead the new organisation as chief brand officer at board level, the company announced. In this role, she will be responsible for brand marketing, product, creative direction, innovation...

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Puma appoints Ronald Reijmers as vice president global retail

German sportswear provider Puma SE is restructuring its retail management structure. On Thursday, the company announced the appointment of Ronald Reijmers as vice president global retail. The 55-year-old will "lead the development of the company's full-price and outlet stores worldwide" in this role, Puma announced. Reijmers will take up his new...

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Hermès appoints Grace Wales Bonner as creative director of men's ready-to-wear

Another shift in the luxury industry. British designer Grace Wales Bonner is joining Hermès, taking over the creative direction of the men's ready-to-wear division, according to a statement from the luxury fashion house. Hermès praises the designer for her “contemporary and innovative approach to menswear” which she has employed and developed...

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Former Dior designer Kim Jones makes move to Chinese outerwear brand

British designer Kim Jones has added a new employer to his CV. The former Dior menswear designer has joined Chinese outerwear brand Bosideng, as confirmed to FashionNetwork. The Chinese brand made its debut on the Paris Fashion Week catwalk in 2025. Jones is not taking over the entire creative direction of the brand. He is responsible for the...

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The quiet force: How Véronique Nichanian shaped Hermès menswear for almost four decades

In an industry that constantly reinvents itself, Véronique Nichanian has been a calming presence for decades. As the artistic director of menswear at Hermès, she shaped the French luxury fashion house's menswear for almost 40 years. She remained a constant while the fashion world around her changed at an ever-increasing pace. Now, she is...

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Mango founder's death: Son Jonathan Andic named suspect in homicide case

Madrid – A major twist has emerged in the investigation into the death of Isak Andic, founder of the Spanish fashion giant Mango. The Court of Instruction No. 5 in Martorell has formally charged Jonathan Andic, his son and the company’s current vice president, as a suspect in the case. The fatal incident occurred on December 14, 2024, when...