Bouchra Jarrar has been appointed new creative director of Lanvin, seeing the womenswear collection. Following Alber Elbaz’ departure in October 2015, there was months of speculation as to who would succeed him and the brand operated without a creative or artistic director. The 45...
Hugo Boss CEO Steps Down
Hugo Boss AG Chief Executive Officer Claus-Dietrich Lahrs has stepped down from his position which he held for the last eight years. The move comes following lower than expected profits for the German fashion retailer for the second time in six months. ‘The last eight years were...
Stefano Pilati exits Ermenegildo Zegna Couture
Milanese men’s wear brand Ermenegildo Zegna announced on Wednesday that Italian designer Stefano Pilati will step down immediately, a departure characterized as being by mutual agreement. The Autumn / Winter 2016 collection shown in Milan last week, is the last collection that he...
Tamara Mellon Emerges from Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
Tamara Mellon has put her Brand (TMB) back on the fashion landscape after emerging from a 60-day period of Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. A US court in Delaware approved plans to restructure her Tamara Mellon Brand, which include a $10m investment from venture capital firm New Enterprise...
Grace Coddington steps down as creative director of Ameri...
After almost three decades creative director, Grace Coddington, the right-hand-woman to American Vogue editor Anna Wintour is stepping down, according to a Business of Fashion report. However, this isn’t goodbye forever as she will take up the post of creative director at-large while...
Karlie Kloss Joins LVMH Prize Panel Of Experts
Karlie Kloss has been tapped by LVMH to shortlist 10 designers who will head on to the final round of competition for its prestigious 2016 LVMH Prize for Young Fashion Designers. The 23-year-old multi-talented, multi-hyphenate model adds another achievement to her ever-growing impressive CV,...
Could Sarah Burton Be Headed To Dior?
Could Sarah Burton be the one to replace Raf Simons at Dior? According to the rumor mill, Burton is said to be in talks with the French fashion house following Simmons’ sudden departure, and could soon leave Alexander McQueen. Burton is well known for designing the famous wedding dress...
Is Hedi Slimane Leaving Saint Laurent?
Hedi Slimane is rumored to depart Saint Laurent, according to a new report by WWD. The designer is believed to have failed to reach an agreement on the renewal of his contract with the fashion house. Furthermore, it is said that Saint Laurent has identified a successor and is reportedly in...
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