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Lucie and Luke Meier to mentor students of Polimoda's undergraduate fashion course

Lucie and Luke Meier, the designer couple who studied at Polimoda in Florence and led Jil Sander from 2017 to 2025, have decided to return to the Florentine school. Twenty-five years after meeting in Florence, the two creative directors will mentor students of the undergraduate course in Fashion Design as they develop their graduate collections....

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Katjes: Bogner majority owner appoints US influencer as creative director

US influencer and comedian Jake Shane has been appointed chief creative officer (CCO) at liquorice and fruit gum manufacturer Katjes. The company confirmed the appointment to the German Press Agency (DPA) on February 12, 2026, following an earlier report by Forbes magazine. In this newly created role, the 26-year-old Shane will be responsible...

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The Epstein files: Hermès CEO clarifies 2013 encounter and subsequent rejections

Paris, France - The chief executive officer of French luxury group Hermès, Axel Dumas, stated on Thursday that Jeffrey Epstein had pushed to meet him in 2013. Epstein went as far as inviting himself to a tour of one of the company's workshops in the Paris region. "I had only one contact with Jeffrey Epstein, which was in March 2013 during a...

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Leadership change at Bally: Mario Grauso appointed CEO

Swiss heritage brand Bally has appointed a new chief executive officer. Mario Grauso succeeds Ennio Fontana, who is leaving the company. Grauso previously held a senior creative role at the brand. Industry publication WWD first reported the news on Tuesday. Grauso has over 20 years of experience leading international fashion and lifestyle...

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Thierry Conrad Reutenauer becomes chief marketing officer at Loewe

Spanish luxury fashion label Loewe has appointed Thierry Conrad Reutenauer as its new chief marketing officer. The company announced the appointment on Monday, February 9, 2026, confirming that Reutenauer assumes the role with immediate effect. In his new position, Reutenauer joins the executive committee and will oversee several key...

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Pieter Mulier named chief creative officer of Versace

Prada Group and Versace announced today, through a statement, the appointment of Pieter Mulier as chief creative officer, effective from July 1, 2026. The announcement comes days after the Belgian designer revealed his departure from fashion house Alaïa. “His arrival marks the beginning of a new chapter for the brand,” explained the label. In...

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Marc Cain to continue North American growth with new executive appointments

Bodelshausen-based apparel company Marc Cain is strengthening its North American teams with new executive appointments for the US and Canada. Jessica R’Bibo assumed the role of president of Marc Cain Canada Inc. at the start of the year, Marc Cain announced on Wednesday. Joy Corson took on the position of vice president of Marc Cain USA Inc. in...

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Puma appoints Marwin Hoffmann to head new training business unit

German sportswear provider Puma SE announced on Monday the creation of a dedicated business unit for training. The new department will be based at the company's headquarters in Herzogenaurach, Germany. This move separates the category from the previous joint running and training business unit. According to a statement, Puma now aims to “fully...

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Pieter Mulier leaves Alaïa

Alaïa, owned by the Richemont group, officially announced the departure of its creative director, Pieter Mulier, this Friday, according to a report by WWD. After a five-year collaboration marked by a stylistic renewal and significant commercial growth, the Belgian designer will present his final collection for the brand next March. Since his...

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Marco Bicego appoints Matteo Cuelli as global marketing director

The jewellery group Marco Bicego has officially announced the appointment of Matteo Cuelli as global marketing director. The manager, who has been in the role since January, will lead the brand's communication and positioning strategy. His objective is to support international expansion and the integration of different distribution channels....

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Etam group appoints Marie Delahaie to lead its flagship brand

Marie Delahaie has been appointed director of the Etam brand. She will assume her new role in May 2026 and will play a part in the lingerie governance of the Etam Group. Marie Delahaie has been the CEO of Undiz since May 2024. At the Etam Group-owned brand, which targets a younger demographic, she has spearheaded a rebranding; an overhaul of key...

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British designer Victoria Beckham receives prestigious French honour

British designer Victoria Beckham was named an Officer of the Order of Arts and Letters (Officier de l'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres), a prestigious French cultural honour, on January 26, 2026, at the age of 51. The French Ministry of Culture announced the honour during a ceremony in Paris held at the beginning of Paris Haute Couture Fashion...