Style Capital Acquires Alessandro Dell’Acqua’s N21
Financial details of the deal for the Milan-based brand weren’t disclosed.
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Role Call | Anouck Duranteau-Loeper, General Director of Fashion
Anouck Duranteau-Loeper, general director of fashion at Paco Rabanne, says carefully select your colleagues, because "they will push you and make you better."
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Role Call | Fanny Moizant, Entrepreneur
Fanny Moizant, co-founder of Vestiaire Collective, says listen to your customers, suppliers, colleagues and mentors, because “growing a business is about understanding that every day is a learning experience.”
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Role Call | Susan Scafidi, Professor of Fashion Law
Susan Scafidi, professor of fashion law at Fordham Law School, says "never stop learning."
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Paul Swan, General Manager of Research and Wool Production
Paul Swan, general manager of research and wool production at Australian Wool Innovation, says "strive to find employers with strong business ethics that align with your own."
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Erik Lautier, Chief Digital Officer
Erik Lautier, chief digital officer and executive vice president at Bebe, says "digital calls for a love affair with learning, a diverse set of interests, and a strong understanding of yourself and your environment."
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Role Call | Claire Mulleady, Makeup Artist
Claire Mulleady, a senior makeup artist for MAC Cosmetics for the UK & Ireland says "be prepared to learn and understand your craft, it won't happen overnight."
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Role Call | Antonio Felizardo, Digital Designer
Antonio Felizardo, a digital designer at London-based creative agency Assembly, says that every aspiring designer should learn how to code in order to "understand the full scope of the possibilities and responsibilities of the role."
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Role Call | Lucia Restelli, International Sales Director
Lucia Restelli, international sales director for designer brands and beauty at Rainbowwave, says that if you treat your client's business as your own, the task to promote and grow their brand "will not feel like a pressure, but an exciting goal."
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Role Call| Valeria Bessolo LLopiz, International Director
Valeria Bessolo-LLopiz, Elle's international director, says success is a long term project and it's essential to define your goal, "keep it in mind and never vary from this direction."
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Role Call | Liz Sephton, Jewellery Product Manager
Liz Sephton says seize every opportunity you can.
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Role Call | Shubhankar Ray, Global Brand Director
Shubhankar Ray, G-Star's global brand director, says innovation depends on collaboration.
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Role Call | Agnieszka Nowak, Shopping Mall Director
Be open, curious and question your reality, advises Agnieszka Nowak, managing director of Esentai Mall in Almaty, Kazakhstan.
The News in Brief
Lagos Fashion Week Continues to Flex its Pan-African Muscle
The buzzy Nigerian fashion event has attracted a cohort from across the continent, with designers from South Africa, Uganda and Morocco presenting their collections in the Nigerian city.
Estée Lauder Raises Outlook, Buoyed by Perfume Demand
Demand for the US conglomerate’s luxury fragrance brands like Le Labo, Tom Ford and By Kilian offset weaker performance from its makeup and haircare divisions.
Bangladesh Sets Up Wage Board as Garment Worker Unrest Shuts Factories
Violent protests over pay levels forced the closure of more than 500 factories over the weekend.
Premium Skincare Brand Colorescience Names New CEO
Former Kiehl’s general manager John Reed will lead the label, which was acquired by Roundtable Healthcare Partners earlier this year.
Proya Third-Quarter Revenue Grows, Profit Dented by Marketing Spend
The Chinese beauty conglomerate’s revenue grew 29.8 percent in the latest quarter, but its profit decreased by double digits due to increased promotional expenses as it expands overseas.
Michael Kors Owner Capri Soars After Raising Annual Forecasts
Shares jumped after the group raised its annual revenue and profit forecasts and said it expected sales to return to growth.
Puma Sales Slow Less Than Expected as Anta Partnership Advances
The German sportswear business is attempting to reboot its brand appeal to better compete with larger rivals Adidas and Nike.