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Luxury

Sarah Burton Is Departing Alexander McQueen

Burton, founder Lee McQueen’s right hand before taking over the creative director role after his death in 2010, became one of the industry’s most respected designers in her own right.

Luxury

Sarah Burton Is Departing Alexander McQueen

Burton, founder Lee McQueen’s right hand before taking over the creative director role after his death in 2010, became one of the industry’s most respected designers in her own right.


Retail

Mansur Gavriel Names Former Thakoon Executive Maria Borromeo CEO

Mansur Gavriel, a New York-based accessories brand that launched in 2013, has hired Maria Borromeo to be its new chief executive, the company announced.

Retail

Mansur Gavriel Names Former Thakoon Executive Maria Borromeo CEO

Mansur Gavriel, a New York-based accessories brand that launched in 2013, has hired Maria Borromeo to be its new chief executive, the company announced.


Luxury

Prada Names New Chief People Officer Rosa Santamaria, Completing Executive Recast

Prada Group has revamped its executive ranks as it seeks to fuel growth and ease the transition to the next generation.

Luxury

Prada Names New Chief People Officer Rosa Santamaria, Completing Executive Recast

Prada Group has revamped its executive ranks as it seeks to fuel growth and ease the transition to the next generation.


Beauty

Revolution Beauty Appoints New CEO

The makeup company faces accounting investigations and shareholder calls for better management.

Beauty

Revolution Beauty Appoints New CEO

The makeup company faces accounting investigations and shareholder calls for better management.


Retail

Theory Taps Chloé Executive as New Europe CEO

Theory, the New York-based contemporary fashion brand owned by Japanese conglomerate Fast Retailing, has appointed Marco Gentile to be its new chief executive officer for the UK and Europe.

Retail

Theory Taps Chloé Executive as New Europe CEO

Theory, the New York-based contemporary fashion brand owned by Japanese conglomerate Fast Retailing, has appointed Marco Gentile to be its new chief executive officer for the UK and Europe.


Workplace & Talent

How to Keep Employees Happy After a Merger

The value of a newly acquired brand can plummet if the people who made it a creative and commercial force rush for the exits as soon as the deal closes.

Workplace & Talent

How to Keep Employees Happy After a Merger

The value of a newly acquired brand can plummet if the people who made it a creative and commercial force rush for the exits as soon as the deal closes.


Retail

Fast Retailing Names New Uniqlo COO as It Grooms Next Leaders

Uniqlo owner Fast Retailing Co.’s global business head will become chief operating officer, as the retail giant grooms the next generation of leaders who might one day take the reins from founder Tadashi Yanai.

Retail

Fast Retailing Names New Uniqlo COO as It Grooms Next Leaders

Uniqlo owner Fast Retailing Co.’s global business head will become chief operating officer, as the retail giant grooms the next generation of leaders who might one day take the reins from founder Tadashi Yanai.


Beauty

Leonard Lauder Steps Down From Estée Lauder Board of Directors

Leonard A. Lauder, the billionaire heir to the Estée Lauder Companies cosmetics fortune, plans to step down from the company’s board of directors in November of this year.

Beauty

Leonard Lauder Steps Down From Estée Lauder Board of Directors

Leonard A. Lauder, the billionaire heir to the Estée Lauder Companies cosmetics fortune, plans to step down from the company’s board of directors in November of this year.


Retail

Is Gap’s CEO ‘Kenough’ for Investors Seeking a Turnaround?

The apparel company is betting its new CEO, Richard Dickson, can emulate the success he found at Mattel.

Retail

Is Gap’s CEO ‘Kenough’ for Investors Seeking a Turnaround?

The apparel company is betting its new CEO, Richard Dickson, can emulate the success he found at Mattel.


News & Analysis

Craig Green Named Fashion Design Professor at University of Applied Arts Vienna

British menswear designer Craig Green has been appointed to lead the fashion design department at the University of Applied Arts Vienna

News & Analysis

Craig Green Named Fashion Design Professor at University of Applied Arts Vienna

British menswear designer Craig Green has been appointed to lead the fashion design department at the University of Applied Arts Vienna


Luxury

Harvey Nichols CEO to Step Down

The luxury department store’s executive director Pearson Poon has been promoted to vice chairman and will lead the business until Malhotra’s successor has been appointed.

Luxury

Harvey Nichols CEO to Step Down

The luxury department store’s executive director Pearson Poon has been promoted to vice chairman and will lead the business until Malhotra’s successor has been appointed.


Beauty

The BoF Podcast | Why Entrepreneurial Success Is About More Than a Big Exit

When Ben Gorham of Byredo and Monique Rodriguez of Mielle Organics sold the businesses they spent years building, the financial milestone was just the culmination of more meaningful professional journeys that began with a clear sense of purpose.

Beauty

The BoF Podcast | Why Entrepreneurial Success Is About More Than a Big Exit

When Ben Gorham of Byredo and Monique Rodriguez of Mielle Organics sold the businesses they spent years building, the financial milestone was just the culmination of more meaningful professional journeys that began with a clear sense of purpose.