Maxhosa Africa Brings Pan-Africanism to Paris Fashion Week
Creative director Laduma Ngxokolo’s label is the first South African brand to stage a full runway show on the official Paris Fashion Week calendar.
leadership
Luxury
Alessandro Michele: ‘I Don’t Want to Be Bored by Myself’
The designer celebrated Gucci’s centenary with a collection that was all about rebirth.
Retail
Stitch Fix’s Founder Katrina Lake Is Leaving the Chief Executive Post
Lake, who launched the company a decade ago, will remain at Stitch Fix as executive chairperson.
Luxury
Ferragamo Confirms Designer Paul Andrew’s Exit
The exit comes as the Italian luxury brand shakes up its board. An in-house team will continue work on collections.
Marketing
Lisa Osborne Ross Appointed US CEO of Edelman PR
Ross will become the first Black woman to lead the world’s largest PR firm when she takes the helm.
Luxury
Paul Andrew To Exit Ferragamo in Company Shakeup
The designer will leave his post this spring. Chairman Ferruccio Ferragamo is stepping down from the brand’s board to be succeeded by his brother Leonardo.
Global Markets
Yoshinori Matsuzaki Appointed CEO of United Arrows
Matsuzaki, who currently serves the Japanese fashion group as its executive vice president, will step into his new role of president and chief
China
Angelica Cheung Takes on Strategic Advisory Role for Zegna
The founding chief editor of Vogue China will take on a strategic advisory role with Italian luxury menswear group, Ermengildo Zegna, in order to help them steer a course in the China and Asia markets, Angelica Cheung has confirmed to The Business of Fashion.
Marketing
Alexander Wang Responds to Sexual Misconduct Accusations: ‘I Will Do Better’
The designer previously called the growing number of allegations ‘false, fabricated and mostly anonymous.’ Lisa Bloom, who represents 10 accusers, said her clients “are moving forward.”
Retail
Herschel Supply Co. Recruits CEO From Arc’teryx
Jon Hoerauf joins the Vancouver-based lifestyle company — best known for its backpacks — from the upscale outerwear label.
Luxury
Inside Gabriela Hearst’s New Chloé
The eco-minded entrepreneur and freshly installed Chloé designer talks to Tim Blanks about her creative vision for the French house.
Luxury
Another MatchesFashion CEO Exits: What Went Wrong?
Former Amazon exec Ajay Kavan is out after a year in the role, with board member Maureen Chiquet to take the reins while the company searches for a new boss.
Media
Condé Nast Can Learn From Netflix
In a global world where local tastes still matter, the publisher of Vogue should be careful not to dictate too much of its content strategy from New York and London.
The News in Brief
Shein Shares Sink to Record Low After Profit Plunge
The ultra-fast-fashion giant’s share price fell 12 percent after it reported a steep drop in first-half operating income in its inaugural earnings as a public company.
China’s Golden Week Travel Surge Masks Cautious Consumer Spending
Chinese travellers are booking longer holidays and venturing further afield for this year’s National Day holiday, but that may not translate into higher retail sales.
Revolve Launches Annual Print Magazine
The annual publication, whose inaugural issue features Kendall Jenner, Alex Consani and Teyana Taylor, will be available digitally and in stores.
Scarlett Johansson’s Skincare Brand The Outset Closes
As of Monday, the premium brand’s website has been updated with a message announcing its closure.
The CFDA Appoints Hildy Kuryk as Interim CEO
The trade body temporarily appointed Kuryk as it searches for a permanent replacement for former chief executive Steven Kolb, who resigned following a viral altercation with PETA protesters.
Marc Jacobs Appoints New Chief Marketing Officer
Hearst veteran John Wattiker joins the American fashion house as CMO on the heels of its acquisition from LVMH by WHP Global and G-III.
Vyrao Acquired by Brand Platform Tresalis
The niche perfume brand has been purchased by the new beauty operator created and backed by German investment firm Athos.