Tamara Mellon, the Founder and CCO of Jimmy Choo, has been appointed Business Ambassador for Britain by the Prime Minister David Cameron as part of his strategy to grow the UK economy by opening new markets, increasing trade and encouraging investment.
Karstadt has appointed Andrew R. Jennings as their new CEO. Rescued earlier this year from insolvency byNicolas Berggruen, the German department store chain is now going to be led by the internationally recognised British retail executive.
The British Fashion Council has announced that Anya Hindmarch has joined the BFC team as their new non-executive director. The council aims to showcase British designers and develop London’s position as a major player in the international fashion arena.
The Federation of the European Sporting Goods Industry (FESI) has just elected Frank A. Dassler as their new president (the grandson of Rudolf Dassler, Puma’s founder)
A rare pink diamond that is regarded as one of the most desirable and beautiful in the world was sold for a record 46.
Ex-Quiksilver et Tommy Hilfiger France, Santiago Cuchy prendra début décembre la vice-présidence Europe de Marc Jacobs.
Burberry announced yesterday during the IHT Luxury Conference the launch of Burberry Bespoke trenches. On an e-commerce platform customers will be able to create and customise their own exclusive trench.
Polo Ralph Lauren Corporation announces the appointment of Mark Daley to the position of President of Asia Pacific, leading the company's strategic growth plan and brand development in the region.
German fashion group Hugo Boss is confident that the upturn it has experienced this year will continue into 2011, according to its chief executive.
Roaring demand for adhesives failed to make up for a disappointing consumer products performance at Beiersdorf, the German maker of Nivea skin care, as Europeans stuck to cheaper beauty products.
Timberland appoints Suja Chandrasekaran as Chief Information Officer. In this role, Suja will be responsible for the development and execution of Timberland’s global information systems and strategies.
The British brand has chosen Lindsay Dunsmuir to take up the role of financial director at the end of November.
As the label just unveils its first Theyskens' Theory collection, the Belgian designer entrusts the artistic reins to a new creative director for Fast Retailing’s fashion brand.
German sporting goods maker Puma said it would bring criminal charges against its partners in a Greek joint venture after discovering a swindle that could cost it as much as 130 million euros ($181 million).
A few months after taking over 55% of the footwear firm Stuart Weitzman, New York-based Jones Apparel appoints three people to strengthen its leadership. Gaetano Sallorenzo takes over as CEO, Wayne Kulkin as President and Giorgio Vicini to head of manufacturing.
