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LVMH appoints new managing director at Bulgari, Laura Burdese

Luxury giant LVMH announced on Thursday the appointment of Laura Burdese as managing director of the Italian jewellery brand Bulgari, effective July 1, 2026. Burdese, 54, who has served as deputy managing director since July 2024, will succeed Jean-Christophe Babin. Babin will remain chairman of the board of directors at Bulgari, “while...

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Future and Louis Vuitton: luxury's recognition of contemporary rap

Rapper Future has been named a “Friend of the House” for luxury brand Louis Vuitton. Future, whose real name is Nayvadius Wilburn, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter and producer. He was born in 1983 in Atlanta, Georgia, US. At the 2025 Met Gala, themed “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style”, Future was dressed in Louis Vuitton. He also...

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Antony Price, designer for rock musicians, has died

Antony Price, the man who brought fashion to the forefront of the music industry, died on Tuesday. While unknown to the general public, he was by no means unloved. He was 80 years old. In the seventies, the British tailor put the superstars of Roxy Music in the spotlight with his finely cut tailoring, which was as exciting as the vibrant and...

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Could Pieter Mulier be moving to Versace?

Fashion might still have one last big surprise in store before the year ends. With Versace’s creative director position once again vacant, speculation has been rife – but some believe the mystery could be solved sooner rather than later. According to multiple media outlets, including WWD, Alaïa creative director Pieter Mulier is expected to join...

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Rag & Bone: Swaim Hutson appointed head of menswear design

The New York-based brand has entrusted its menswear line to the former creative director of The Academy New York. The first collection will be unveiled in Florence for autumn/winter 2026. Rag & Bone has announced the appointment of Swaim Hutson to the role of head of menswear design. The brand's strategy includes the debut of the designer's...

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Nude Project seeks new CFO amid international expansion drive

Nude Project has opened a vacancy for a new chief financial officer (CFO) at a pivotal moment in its international development. The transition comes as the company accelerates its growth outside Spain and consolidates its presence in strategic markets across Europe and the United States. This follows a year marked by the expansion of its...

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Chief brand officer departs Salomon

Mellin will leave the brand, which belongs to Finnish sporting goods group Amer Sports, on April 1, 2026, he announced on Monday via the career network LinkedIn. He took on this position, leading the brand vision, approximately three years ago. During this time, he and his team developed a new vision, mission, purpose and shared focus, Mellin...

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Profile: Santiago Cucci, the man behind IKKS revival

Santiago Cucci, current president of the holding company HoldIKKS, is one of the two new buyers of French ready-to-wear group IKKS. His offer, led alongside co-shareholder Michael Benabou, comes at the cost of a human tragedy, according to the CFDT union, as nearly 50 percent of employees will be made redundant. This vision contrasts sharply...

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Gabriele Maggio named new CEO of Twinset

Gabriele Maggio is the new chief executive officer of Twinset. His appointment forms part of the company's new ownership structure, which passed to the joint control of Borletti Group and Quadrivio & Pambianco (manager of the Made in Italy Fund II) in June 2025. The two entities acquired 100 percent of Twinset with an equal stake. A manager with...

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Georg Lux departs as creative director of Leonard

Georg Lux, creative director of Leonard since January 2021, "has chosen to step down from his role," the luxury house announced in a statement on Monday, December 15. This announcement marks the end of a period of nearly five years during which the designer contributed to the evolution of the Parisian label's aesthetic whilst respecting its...

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Leadership transition: Patric Spethmann joins Marc Cain as board chairman

Patric Spethmann is set to become the new chairman of the management board at German womenswear brand Marc Cain. He will assume his new role effective June 1, 2026, Marc Cain announced on Tuesday. Schlotterer will remain chairman of the board, “primarily for the onboarding of Patric Spethmann and as a coach and consultant”. Around two and a half...

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Lenzing facing leadership change: CEO Rohit Aggarwal announces resignation

Austrian fibre producer Lenzing AG must plan without CEO Rohit Aggarwal. On Tuesday, the company announced that the chief executive will step down from his position on January 31, 2026. The decision was made "for personal reasons," according to a statement. Aggarwal had risen to the helm of the company at the beginning of September last year as...