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Puma appoints Thomas John as head of people and organisation

German sportswear provider Puma SE has filled a key position. On Tuesday, the company announced the appointment of Thomas John as vice president of people and organisation. He succeeds Dietmar Knoess, who has decided to “take on new challenges outside the company,” Puma stated. John will assume his new post on October 16. In his future role, the...

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Bonprix: CEO Torben Hansen to depart – Nicolai Johannsen to take over as chief marketing officer

A change at the top of German e-commerce company Bonprix, which is part of the Otto Group. Chief executive officer Torben Hansen will leave the company on October 31. Differing views on the company's strategic direction led to a mutual separation, the subsidiary of the Hamburg-based retail group Otto Group announced on Wednesday. Hansen had held...

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Vinted appoints Elena Vegelyte as legal director

Vinted, a leader in second-hand fashion in Europe, has announced a major change in its governance. After almost eight years with the company, Elena Vegelytė has been appointed legal director. This significant move comes as the Vinted group is undergoing rapid expansion. “I have always believed that being a lawyer is not about saying what is not...

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On CIO Scott Maguire to assume COO duties

Scott Maguire is taking on an additional role at the Swiss sports company On. The chief innovation officer (CIO) will assume the duties of chief operating officer (COO) from January 2026, in addition to his current role, according to Bloomberg. Maguire is a recent addition to On, having joined the Swiss company in April. He will fill the...

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Jonathan Anderson set for his first Dior womenswear collection in Paris

Paris - Designer Jonathan Anderson presents his first womenswear collection for Dior this Wednesday. It is one of the most anticipated shows of Paris Fashion Week, where he will unveil his designs for the legendary French house. Following his debut menswear collection in June, Anderson's womenswear premiere is one of the most highly anticipated...

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Betty Blue: Elisabetta Franchi takes over from Bizzarri

A change in leadership at Italian Betty Blue SpA, which produces the Elisabetta Franchi brand. The company announced that following the end of Marco Bizzarri's term as chairman of the board of directors, the role has been assigned to Elisabetta Franchi, the brand's founder and creative force. The appointment represents a strategic move in...

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Pandora announces leadership change: Berta de Pablos-Barbier to succeed Alexander Lacik

Danish jewellery retailer Pandora A/S is appointing a new CEO. On Tuesday, the retailer announced that CEO and president Alexander Lacik, who has led the group since 2019, will step down during the upcoming annual general meeting on March 11, 2026. His successor has already been found internally. According to the group, chief marketing officer...

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From celebrity to product: fashion moves on from star designers

Paris – The appointments of Jonathan Anderson at Dior and Matthieu Blazy at Chanel seem to turn the page on the era of star designers. These profiles focus more on the product and less on the spectacle. With little presence in the media and on social media, both creatives have fiercely protected their private lives. They are the antithesis of...

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Will Maria Grazia Chiuri's be the new creative director?

While LVMH, the owner of luxury brand Fendi, has not yet officially announced the appointment of Maria Grazia Chiuri as creative director, her arrival appears to be a certainty. This is according to well-informed sources like Merle Ginsberg of WWD, who also named Francesco Risso and Willy Chavarria as possibilities, Harper’s Bazaar, Rolling...

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How performance reviews in the fashion industry have come under pressure

Does this sound familiar? A member of the creative team has missed their deadline; a member of the sales team has failed to meet their targets. As a manager, you want to discuss this in a normal, professional way. Yet, during performance reviews, the comment “I don’t feel safe here” is becoming increasingly common. It is a statement you cannot...

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Silvia Venturini Fendi steps down as creative director

Silvia Venturini Fendi is stepping down from the creative direction of the Italian fashion house. The designer, who represents the third generation of the Fendi family, will assume the role of honorary president on October 1. The fashion house, part of the French luxury group LVMH, announced the news on Monday evening. In this position, she will...

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Strategic shift at Casablanca Paris: Priya de Souza takes the marketing reins

Luxury brand Casablanca Paris has announced the appointment of Priya de Souza as its chief marketing officer. Taking up the role on September 22, she will report directly to CEO Frederick Lukoff and work closely with creative director Charaf Tajer. In her new role, de Souza will be responsible for designing and implementing the brand's global...