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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...

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Beckham couple joins British billionaires' club

London - English football legend David Beckham and his wife Victoria, the former Spice Girl turned fashion designer and businesswoman, saw their fortune double last year. They have now joined the British billionaires' club, according to an annual ranking published on Friday by The Sunday Times. The couple's fortune is estimated at 1.19 billion...

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Laurent Capizzi of Kiabi: “Our support makes the difference over time”

If one profession in fashion reigns supreme in emotional intelligence, it is this one. Far from the clichés, sales advisors embody the most vibrant and perhaps the most human face of this vast industry. To create a multifaceted portrait of this field-based role, FashionUnited chose to speak with those who view sales as an opportunity for...

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British GQ appoints Murray Clark as head of editorial content

British GQ has a new head of editorial content.Media group Condé Nast announced on Thursday that Murray Clark will take on the role of head of editorial content for the magazine, which specialises in menswear, grooming, culture, watches and fitness. In this position, he will be based in London and report to global editorial director Adam...

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Uniqlo appoints new chief operating officer for Germany and Poland

Japanese apparel giant Uniqlo has appointed Kaman Leung to the role of chief operating officer (COO) for Germany and Poland. Leung assumed her new position and leadership of the two markets on May 1, Uniqlo confirmed to FashionUnited. The news was previously reported by the trade publication Textilwirtschaft. The new head of Germany is an...

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Swatch Group wins second round against activist investor Steven Wood

Zurich - Swiss watchmaker Swatch Group won a second round on Tuesday in its battle with activist investor Steven Wood, whose bid for a board seat was rejected. For the second time, the American investor, who is highly critical of the company's governance, sought a seat on the board of directors. However, his candidacy was rejected by 79.6...

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Jean-Loup Rebours of Faxion PR: “There is a real need to re-evaluate Chinese fashion in France"

China is a country of consumers, not creators. This is the prejudice that Jean-Loup Rebours, director of the press and influencer communications agency Faxion PR, has chosen to deconstruct by launching a new wave of Chinese designers in Paris. Why have you specialised in Chinese brands? We have a huge advantage in France: Paris remains the...

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Dutch couturier Iris van Herpen honored with European Culture Prize

A new award for designer Iris van Herpen. The Dutch couturier and pioneer will receive the European Culture Prize this autumn. The prize's organiser, the European Cultural Forum, announced this in a press release. “Iris van Herpen uniquely embodies the innovative spirit of Europe,” stated Reiner Schränkler, chairman of the European Cultural...