THE IMPRESSION COMPILES THE MOST IMPORTANT PROFESSIONAL FASHION MOVES OF THE WEEK.

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BY TAYLOR RECCHIA | IMPRESSIONIST

BRANDS & RETAILERS

Simon Holloway

Simon Holloway Named Creative Director Agnona
Luxury womenswear brand Agnona, part of the Ermenegildo Zegna Group, has tapped Simon Holloway as Creative Director. Previously Holloway spent two-years as Creative Director of Italian label Hogan, owned by Tod’s Group. Holloway’s first collection for Agnona will debut for Fall 2016. Holloway succeeds Stefano Pilati, who exited Agnona in July, and continues to lead Ermenegildo Zegna’s menswear design team.

Laccone & LaPolice

Vince Founders Rea Laccone & Christopher LaPolice Return
Rea Laccone and Christopher LaPolice, founders of contemporary New York-based brand Vince, are returning after three years to the firm they founded as consultants. The duo, who founded the brand in 2002 after working at Los Angeles based contemporary brand Laundry by Shelli Segal, left the firm in 2013 shortly before the house went public. Under the new agreement, the duo have a two year contract and will oversee merchandising, product development and creative.

Peter Arnold

Peter Arnold Tapped as CEO of Cushnie et Ochs
New York based designer collection Cushnie et Ochs has named Peter Arnold as the firms new CEO. Arnold previously spent eight years as CEO of Cynthia Rowley. Prior to that, he was President of John Varvatos, and served for five years as Executive Director of the CFDA.

Ulrik Garde Due

Ulrik Garde Due Exits As Temperley CEO
After several years at the helm, Ulrik Garde Due is stepping down as Chief Executive Officer of Temperley London. Garde Due joined Temperley London from Georg Jensen where he served as CEO. Prior to that he held various senior level roles at Burberry, Cerriti, and Céline. His role will not be replaced.

Patricia Sancho Promoted to President of Temperley
Patricia Sancho who previously served as SVP of Global Sales at Temperley London has been promoted to the role of President. Sancho joined Temperley in 2013 from Juicy Couture where she held the role of Commercial Director for Europe and the Middle East for five years.

Matt Emerson Adds COO to Duties at Temperley
Current CFO of Temperley London, Matt Emerson, will add the role of  COO to his duties. Emerson joined Temperley from Feather & Black where he served as Commercial Director. Prior to that he served as Finace and Operations Director at Orla Kiely.

Emma Cook

Emma Cook Joins Warehouse as Design Director
British designer Emma Cook who founded her namesake collection in 2000 after stints at Martine Sitbon in Paris and Donna Karan in New York, will join Warehouse as Design Director. Cook is a graduate of Central St. Martin and also consulted for Ghost.

Alasdhair Willis

Alasdhair Willis Tapped as Warehouse Brand Consultant
Current Creative Director of Hunter, Alasdhair Willis, will add the role of Brand Consultant at Warehouse to his duties. Willis is most notably know, along with editor Tyler Brûlé, as a co-founder of the style tome Wallpaper where he served as publisher until 2002. He joined Hunter in 2013 and has been credited with helping establish the house on an international stage.

MEDIA

Bill Wackermann

Publisher Bill Wackermann Exits Condé Nast Traveler
Condé Nast Traveler Publisher and Chief Revenue Officer Bill Wackermann has left Condé Nast. Previously Wackermann supervised multiple titles for publication group including Brides, Bon Appétit, Details, and Glamour before being placed in 2013 to oversee just Condé Nast Traveler.

Brendan Monaghan Named Publisher Condé Nast Traveler
Brendan Monaghan, who previously served at Condé Nast as Associate Publisher of GQ until 2014 before moving on the become Publisher of T: The New York Times Style Magazine, is returning to Condé Nast as Publisher Condé Nast Traveler. Previous to GQ, Monaghan served as Vogue’s Los Angeles Sales Manager and prior to that he was Wine and Spirits Director at GQ.

Susannah Frankel

Susannah Frankel Tapped as Editor-in-Chief of AnOther Magazine
British Dazed Media has appointed Susannah Frankel as Editor-in-Chief of AnOther, effective in January. Frankelhas served as Features Director of AnOther  since its launch in 2001 and regularly contributor to its sister publication, Dazed & Confused, since 1998. Since 2012, Frankel also served as Fashion Director of Grazia U.K.. Previously she served as Fashion Editor of the Independent from 1999 to 2012; and The Guardian from 1996 to 1999.

Sarah Raphael

Sarah Raphael, previously Acting Editor at i-D, is now U.K. Editor at Refinery29.

Gillian Orr, previously Culture and Features Writer at The Independent, is now U.K. Features Editor at Refinery29.

Alice Casely-Hayford, previously Fashion Editor at Hunger Magazine, is now U.K. Fashion Editor at Refinery29.

Megan Nolan Joins Fashion Media Group as Head of Digital
Fashion Media Group, owners of V, V Man, and CR Fashion Book, has tapped Megan Nolan as Head of Digital for the firm. Nolan will oversee the digital strategy for the firm which will relaunch their websites in January 2016. Previously Nolan was Director of Advertising Sales at Clique. Prior to that she held various roles at Optimedia, Bauer Publishing, Prada, and Wieden & Kennedy.

BRANDS & RETAILERS

Tad Smith and Domenico De Sole join Sotheby’s
Tad Smith and Domenico De Sole have been appointed to CEO and Chairman of the Board for the auction house Sotheby’s. Smith will fill the role of CEO following the departure of William F. Ruprecht. De Sole will serve as Chairman of the Board while retaining his Chairman seat, held since 2005, at Tom Ford International.

Pierre Agnes replaces Andy Mooney as CEO of Quicksilver
Following the departure of Andy Mooney, Quicksilver has named Pierre Agnes as CEO and will replace Mooney on the board. Agnes has been with the company for 27 years and held positions such as President of Quicksilver Europe since 2005. Bob McKnight, founder of Quicksilver and Executive Chairman, credits Mooney for the restoration of product design and globalization while supporting his effort for a turnaround while facing significant financial challenges. Greg Healy, President of Quicksilver’s Asia-Pacific division, will succeed Agnes as President of the company. Thomas Chambolle, current CFO of Quicksilver’s EMEA division will succeed Richard Shields, who resigned but will act as a consultant through the executive transitions.

John Bryant of Kellogg’s Added to Macy’s Board
Macy’s Inc.’s board has increased to 13 members with the addition of Chairman, President, and CEO of Kellogg’s, John Bryant. Bryant has been Kellogg’s President and CEO since 2011 and a member of the Kellogg’s board since July this past year. Prior to his current position, Bryant has served Kellogg’s as Director, CFO, and COO of the company’s North American and international sectors. This makes Bryant the second introduction to the Macy’s board. Leslie Hale, EVP, CFO, and Treasurer of RLJ Lodging Trust, joined the board in January. All members of the Macy’s board are considered independent, with the exclusion of Terry Lundgren.

Selfridges Promotes Boss Myhr and Eleanor Robinson
Boss Myhr, Buying Manager for Women’s Designer-Wear, has been promoted to Director of Menswear and Technology. Myhr joined the British luxury department store in 2012 and will now report to Sebastian Mane, Buying and Merchandising Director. Eleanor Robinson, former Buying Manager of Menswear, will now serve as Head of Accessories Buying and report to Judd Crane, Director of Womenswear and Accessories.

Kering Welcomes Roberto Vedovotto onto its Executive Committee
Roberto Vedovotto, currently leading Kering’s eyewear division, has joined the company’s Executive Committee. Prior to joining Kering, Vedovotto served as CEO of Safilo Group. His introduction into the Executive Committee will take immediate effect as eyewear continues to serve as a growth driver for Kering.

Monica Nicoletti and Elizabeth Carey Smith Join Zady
Zady, an organic apparel and lifestyle brand, welcomes Monica Nicoletti and Elizabeth Carey Smith to the creative team. Nicoletti previously served as Senior Director of Women’s Design with Club Monaco, Head Designer of Alberta Ferretti’s prêt-à-porter collection, and Senior Designer of DKNY and Theory. Carey Smith will join Zady as Design Director and Graphic Designer for the company website and social media channels.

Paul Metcalf Leaves Burlington Stores
After serving Burlington Stores Inc. as EVP and Chief Merchandising Officer for more than two years, Paul Metcalf has announced his resignation. Metcalf has been with the company since 2012, previously serving The TJX Cos. Inc. as SVP and Chief Merchandising Officer of women’s apparel.

James Schaefer, previously Regional Sales Manager at Jorg Gray, is now Global Sales Manager at the company.

Kendall Knysch, previously Account Manager at HL Group, is now PR Manager at Alexis Bittar.

Michael Hickey, previously Junior Account Executive at C&M Media, is now Assistant of National Media relations and PR at Bloomingdale’s.

CREATIVE AGENCIES

Manuel Frei named Executive Creative Director of Laird + Partners
Creative and branding agency Laird + Partners has hired Manuel Frei as Executive Creative Director reporting to Trey Laird, Chief Creative Officer. Frei joins Laird + Partners from Bally, where he served as the brand’s Chief Creative Officer and Brand Director.

Mike Karam appointed Head of Digital and Integrated Strategy, Laird + Partners
Mike Karam, former Group Strategy Director for 360i, has been named Head of Digital and Integrated Strategy of Laird + Partners. Karam reports to Vice President and Director of Strategic Planning, Jennifer O’Brien.

ONLINE

Paula Goldstein Di Principe named Refinery29 Fashion Director
Paula Goldstein Di Principe, Creative Director and Founder of Voyage D’Etudes, has been appointed to Fashion Director of New York-based media company Refinery29. Prior to her current positions, Goldstein Di Principe oversaw digital development at Dazed & Confused.

Anne-Marie Guarnieri named Refinery29 Deputy Editor
Another addition is Anne-Marie Guarnieri, who will serve as Deputy Editor of Fashion, Beauty and Shopping. Prior to joining Refinery29, Guarnieri served as Editor-in-Chief of xoVain.com and Senior Editor of Allure Magazine.

MEDIA

Carrie Reynolds, previously VP of National Enterprise Sales and Customer Marketing Solutions at XO Group, is now president of revenue at NYLON Media.

John Vorwald, previously Deputy Editor of Digital at New York Post, is now Digital Editorial Director at Details.

John Lockett, previously Social Media Manager at Vanity Fair, is now Social Engagement Editor at GQ.

PUBLIC RELATIONS

Terri Rawson, previously Chief Brand Officer at Brand & Soul, is now Senior VP of Strategy at Lividini & Co.

Quin Acciani, previously Senior Coordinator at Lividini & Co., is now Manager at the company.

Lola Mendez, previously Senior Manager at Lividini & Co., has left the company.

Melissa Little, previously freelance Director of PR and strategic partnership at Ann Inc., is now Managing Director at HL Group.

Brooke Spanjian, previously Account Executive at GCK Partners, is now Senior Manager at HL Group.

Phil Dilanni, previously SVP at Ogilvy Public Relations, is now SVP at Magrino.

Leigh Ann Ambrosi, previously SVP at Magrino, is now Executive VP of Consumer, Food, Wine, and Spirits and Business Development and Marketing at the company.

Courtney Iselin, previously Account Manager at Magrino, is now Senior Account Director at the company.

Caroline Brown, previously Senior Account Supervisor at Magrino, is now Account Director at the company.

Bailey Horn, previously Senior Account Executive at Magrino, is now Senior Account Supervisor at the company.

Mary Blanton Ogushwitz, previously Account Supervisor at Magrino, is now Senior Account Supervisor at the company.

Kerri Axelrod, previously Account Manager at Marlo Marketing, is now Account Director at Covet PR.

Jackie Bronder, previously Junior Publicist at Covet PR, is now Publicist at the company.

Cole Wassner, previously SVP of DMA United, is now Head of Krupp Brand Development.

Sneha Sett, previously Associate Account Executive at Full Picture, is now Media Analyst at Brand Networks.

Yasmine Afshar, previously Account Manager at Shadow PR, is now Director of Lifestyle and Beauty at Industry Group.

Julian Thomas, previously Account Executive at Turner PR, is now Marketing Communications Manager at Guild.

Sarah Citrenbaum, previously Media Coordinator at Nomura, is now Account Coordinator at The Woods & Co.

Braelee Conticchio, previously Account Coordinator at Child’s Play PR, is now Account Coordinator at The Woods & Co.

Tori Loiacono, previously Marketing Intern at Vince, is now PR Coordinator at Jennifer Bett Communications.

REPRESENTATION

PR Consulting announces its representation of Emilio Pucci.

Shadow PR announces its representation of Donna Karan Intimates and DKNY Intimates.

Starworks Group announces its representation of VMT, Stone Island for PR representation and Boden for VIP representation.

Paul Wilmot Communications announces its representation of J. McLaughlin.

Krupp Group announces its representation of Sandro, Noam Hanoch, and Haus Alkire.

THINK PR announces its representation of STYLEBOP for Cash & Rocket.

Mfa Ltd announces its representation of Stance and Charles & Colvard.

Purple PR announces its representation of M.Martin.

Be Social announces its representation of Sofia by ViX.

BPCM announces its representation of Brock Collection.

Keri Levitt Communications announces its representation of Leo & Sage.

Jennifer Bett Communications announces its representation of Eberjey.

BRANDS & RETAILERS

Marigay McKee Exits Post as President of Saks Fifth Avenue, Marc Metrick named new President
After 15 months at the helm of Saks Fifth Avenue, Marigay McKee has mutually agreed with the luxury retailer to step down as President. McKee had been recruited from Harrods, which she helped turn into one of the world’s most successful luxury retail destinations.

Marc Metrick, EVP and Chief Administrative Officer of Saks parent company Hudson’s Bay Company, was named as McKee’s successor. Metrick previously spent 15 years at SFA moving up the ranks to Chief Strategy Officer before joining HBC in 2012. He played an instrumental role in helping HBC acquire Saks Fifth Avenue.

Carolina Herrera Appoints François Kress CEO
François Kress, previously Global President of Stuart Weitzman, has been appointed CEO of Carolina Herrera. Kress, previously held roles at Prada, Fendi, The Row, and Bulgari. He will report to José Manuel Albesa, Chief Brand Officer for Carolina Herrera’s parent company Puig.

Marc by Marc Jacobs Designers, Katie Hillier and Luella Bartley, Launch Own Line
Design duo, Katie Hillier and Luella Bartley, who previously designed the now defunct Marc by Marc Jacobs collection, have launched a new collection: Hillier Bartley. The womenswear luxury label was presented to  select buyers in Paris in March and will launch with a fall 2015 collection of ready-to-wear, bags and accessories.

Ralph Lauren Corp. Promotes Christopher H. Peterson to President, Global Brands
Christopher H. Peterson, who joined Ralph Lauren Corp. in 2012 from Procter & Gamble Co., has been promoted to the newly formed role of President of Global Brands and will continue to report to Ralph Lauren, Chairman and CEO. Reporting to Peterson will be the Global Brand Presidents, the CFO, Global Real Estate and Investor Relations.

Ralph Lauren Corp. Promotes Robert L. Madore to SVP CFO
Robert L. Madore, previously SVP of Finance, has been promoted to SVP CFO and will continue to report to Peterson. Reporting to Madore, who joined the company in 2004, will be the accounting, finance, treasury, tax and internal audit functions. In addition, he will share oversight and management of divisional financial operations.

Mitchell A. Kosh Promoted to EVP, Chief Admin. Officer. Ralph Lauren Corp.
Mitchell A. Kosh, previously EVP of Human Resources, has been named EVP and Chief Administrative Officer of Ralph Lauren Corp and will continue to report to Ralph Lauren, Chairman and CEO. Reporting to Kosh, who joined the company in 2000, will be the global heads of human resources; information technology; legal, corporate services and facilities; internal branding and communications, and corporate social responsibility.

Kering Named Yves Egeileh as M&A Director
French conglomerate Kering, owners of Gucci, Saint Laurent, Bottega Veneta, Puma, and other brands, has named Yves Egeileh as M&A Director. Egeileh joins the firm from J.P. Morgan, where he was a VP overseeing mergers and acquisitions primarily in Europe, the Middle East and the U.S..

Ruffian Design Duo, Brian Wolk and Claude Morais, Launch New Label
Ruffian designers Brian Wolk and Claude Morais, who recently relocated to Los Angeles, announced the launch of a new line, Wolk Morais. The collection will debut with a runway show at Hollywood’s Kohn Gallery on April 13, marking the one-year anniversary of the duo’s move to LA and styled by Elizabeth Stewart.

Brian Lynch Named President of Justice
Tween retailer Justice, a division of Ascena Retail Group Inc., named Brian Lynch as President. Lynch was previously the President of  Ann Taylor at Ann Inc. and prior to that held executive positions at Gap Inc., Learning Smith Inc. and The Walt Disney Co.

IMG Appoints Leslie Russo as SVP of Global Sales & Brand Management
Modeling/talent and events agency IMG has named Leslie Russo as SVP of Global Sales and Brand Management. Russo previously spent 15 years at Condé Nast, working on various titles including Brides, Details, Glamour, and W Magazine. Russo will be based in New York and be responsible for the company’s partnerships and sales.

Bread & Butter Appoints Haman Alimardani as Creative Director
Berlin trade fair Bread & Butter has tapped Haman Alimardani as Creative Director. Alimardani will be responsible for the direction of the restructured fair, which is scheduled for July 7 to 9. Alimardani runs his own label, Hamansutra, and has previously worked with Kenzo, Mey, Microsoft, Nike, and Porsche.

Jeff Lupinacci, Iconix Brands Group’s CFO, Exits Post
Iconix Brands Group’s CFO, Jeff Lupinacci, has resigned to pursue another business opportunity. David Blumberg, ECP and Head of Strategic Development, will temporarily take on CFO duties while the company searches a replacement.

Brenton Kearley, previously SVP of Sales at Clarins, is now Senior VP of Sales at the company.

Michela Ratti, previously Director of Communications at P&G Prestige, is now Director of Communications at Salvatore Ferragamo.

Nicole Franco, previously PR at Helmut Lang, is now Senior Coordinator at Salvatore Ferragamo.

Johan Adamsson, previously Head of Sports Marketing of Team Sports at Puma, is now Director of Sports Marketing and Licensing.

Christian Voigt, previously Director of Sports Marketing and Sports Licensing at Puma, has left the company.

SHOW ANNOUNCEMENTS

Dior Moves Resort Show from LA to French Riviera
Dior brings their resort show back to France for their 2016 show. The house previously showed their last resort collection in Brooklyn NY and had announced they would show the forthcoming show in Los Angeles. However, the house has announced the LA show will instead be shown on May 11 in the French Riviera. Perhaps the location will be the set of the house’s recent Miss Dior fashion film.

ONLINE

Connie Wang, previously Style Director at Refinery29, is now Fashion Features Director at the publication.

MUSUEMS

Nicholas Coleridge Appointed Chairman of Victoria & Albert Museum
Condé Nast President Nicholas Coleridge has been tapped as Chairman of the Victoria & Albert Museum in London. Coleridge succeeds Paul Ruddock, who held the title for eight years. Coleridge will work with V&A Director Martin Roth on the opening of the V&A Museum of Design in Dundee in 2018 and on future plans for a potential V&A site in East London. His four-year term will commence in November.

MEDIA

Raul Martinez, currently Design Director at Vogue, has also been named Corporate Creative Director at Condé Nast.

Condé Nast Names Melissa Dick as Editorial Director of E-Commerce
Condé Nast has appointed former ASOS Editorial Director Melissa Dick as Editorial Director of E-commerce at Condé Nast. This is a newly created role as the publishing company begins its entry into e-commerce. Dick led editorial content at Asos since 2010 and prior to that held UK based digital editor roles at Elle magazine and at Hachette Filipacchi Media.

Hal Rubenstein, previously Editor-at-Large at InStyle, is now Special Projects Editor at Architectural Digest.

Kim Martin, previously President and General Manager at WE tv, is now Chief Strategy Officer at Meredith Corporation.

Cynthia Frank, previously contributing Editor-at-Large at Elle Décor, is now contributing Design Editor at Architectural Digest.

Andrea Stanley, previously LifeStyle Editor at Fit Pregnancy and Natural Health, is now Senior Editor at Seventeen.

Sara Nathan, previously U.S. Show Business Editor-at-Large at MailOnline, is now Digital News Director at People.

Erin Weinger, previously Style Editor at THR.com, is now Digital Style Director at The Hollywood Reporter and Pret-A-Reporter.

Courtney Sands, previously Integrated Sales Account Manager at Entertainment Weekly, is now Account Manager at Marie Claire.

PUBLIC RELATIONS

Priscila Martinez, previously Senior Account Executive at ID Public Relations, is now Co-Founder at The Brand House.

Lauren Camp, Director of PR at ID Public Relations, is now Co-Founder at The Brand House.

Heather Stein, previously Editorial Director at Michele Marie PR, is now Senior Account Executive at SUCCARRA Showroom.

Kat Cooper, previously Junior Account Executive at Factory PR, is now Account Executive at Michele Marie PR.

Nicol Bou Assaf, previously Operations Coordinator at Wells Compliance Group, is now PR Account Coordinator at MHA Media.

Isabela Farinella, previously Assistant Account Executive at Tractenberg & Company, is now Account Coordinator at THINK PR.

REPRESENTATION

PR Consulting announces its representation of Creatures of Comfort.

Maguire Steele announces its representation of Billy Reid.

SHADOW PR announces its representation of J. Jill.

Krupp Group announces its representation of Maje, Aquatalia, Isa Tapia, and Mercado Global.

Keri Levitt Communications announces its representation of Autumn Cashmere.

Marisposa Communications announces its representation of Massaccessi.

The Lead PR announces its representation of To Boot New York.

Bollare Communication announces its representation of Fiorentini and Baker, Nour Hammour, and Well Kept.

Agentry PR announces its representation of Bavna.

KH PR announces its representation of Brass Thread by Lilah Gabriel.

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BRANDS & RETAILERS

Michael Aram Appoints Terri Eagle President and CEO
Former President and CEO of F. Schumacher & Co., Terri Eagle, has joined Michael Aram. Eagle will serve as President and CEO and will be responsible for the company’s brand strategy, business development, and the retail/wholesale divisions. Before joining Michael Aram, Eagle had served Garrard Holdings Ltd., John Hardy, David Yurman, and Montblanc in various positions including EVP, President, COO, and CEO.

Michael Aram Appoints Victor Boccarossa as Director of Marketing and Public Relations
Along with Terri Eagle, Victor Boccarossa also joins Michael Aram. Boccarossa will serve as Director of Marketing and Public Relations. Prior to his current role, Boccarossa served as VP of Marketing at Schumacher and Director of Marketing at John Hardy.

Gucci Westman Leaves Revlon
Gucci Westman, celebrity makeup artist and Founder of Revlon’s Skinlight and Colour Stories series, resigns from her role as Global Artistic Director. Westman has held the role for 7 years and will leave Revlon on April 15^th.

Rino Castiglione named President of Wrangler
Rino Castiglione, former Vice President of Guess, has been named President of Wrangler. Castiglione will join VF Corporation, Wrangler’s parent company, and succeeds Frans Van Zeeland.

Joseph Pickman joins American Apparel
Joseph Pickman, former Men’s Design Director of Band of Outsiders, has been appointed to lead the American Apparel Men’s Design Team. Pickman’s appointment follows Paula Schneider’s, CEO of American Apparel, changes in the company and the departure of Iris Alonzo, Former Creative Director, and Marsha Brady.

ORGANIZATIONS

Carlo Capasa named President of Italy’s Chamber of Fashion
Carlo Capasa, CEO of Costume National, has been named President of Italy’s Chamber of Fashion. Capasa will succeed Mario Boselli, who served the Chamber as President for 15 years, and will be named Honorary President on May 14. As Capasa enters the role of President, CEO Jane Reeve will step away from her position on June 30^th, and he will fulfill both position’s duties.

AWARDS

Manolo Blahnik receives Couture Council Award for Artistry of Fashion
The Museum at the Fashion Institute of Technology will award Manolo Blahnik with the Couture Council Award for Artistry of Fashion this September. Blahnik has a career as a shoe designer for over 40 years and has the support of legends in the industry such as Diana Vreeland. Blahnik joins designers such as Carolina Herrera, Michael Kors, Oscar de la Renta, Valentino, and Karl Lagerfeld as the next recipient of the award on September 9^th, during the annual luncheon at David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center. Award winners are selected by the Couture Council Advisory Board, which is made up of fashion journalists, editors, retailers, and curators such as Glenda Bailey, Hamish Bowles, Ken Downing, Linda Fargo, Nicole Fischelis, Akiko Fukai, Pamela Golbin, and Suzy Menkes.

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SPOKESPERSON

Pharrell Joins Woolworths to ‘Make Sustainability Cool’
Woolworths Holdings Ltd., South African Retailer that bought the Australian department store David Jones Ltd., has named Pharrell Williams as Style Director. CEO of Woolworths Chief Executive Officer, Ian Moir, hopes the introduction of Pharrell can help make sustainability cool for the youth. Grammy Award Winning Artist, Pharrell Williams, will perform at a concert in South Africa in September with 5,000 Woolworths customers.

SHOW ANNOUNCEMENTS

John Varvatos has confirmed that he will move his forthcoming men’s collection runway show from Milan to New York. The show marks the designer’s return to New York after showing in Milan for seven years and will close men’s fashion week on July 16.

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ONLINE

Megan Conway, formerly Articles Editor at WSJ., is now Managing Content Director at Violet Grey.

MEDIA

Amanda de Cadenet, formerly journalist, photographer, and TV host, is now Contributing Editor at Marie Claire.

Sarah Kunst, formerly venture partner at Future Perfect Ventures, is now Contributing Editor at Marie Claire.

Alexandra Robbins, formerly author and freelance writer, is now Contributing Editor at Marie Claire.

Courtney Diesel O’Donnell, formerly head of global external affairs at Airbnb, is now Contributing Editor at Marie Claire.

Dena Silver, formerly Writer/Reporter at The Daily Front Row, is now Associate Editor at the publication.

Robin Tick, formerly Group Advertising Director at Hearst Integrated Media, is now Executive Director of Beauty Strategy at the company.

Ariel Tensen, formerly Fashion and Retail Director at Women’s Wear Daily, is now Associate Group Fashion Editor at Hearst Integrated Media.

PUBLIC RELATIONS

James Murray, formerly Junior Account Executive and Menswear Specialist at Showroom Seven and Seventh House PR, is now Chief Publicity Officer at Supreme Public Relations.

Luis Braga, formerly Digital Coordinator at Wetherly, has been named Assistant Account Executive for fashion at Harrison & Shriftman.

Meghan Knowles, formerly Account Executive at Michele Marie PR, is now Account Executive at The Woods & Co.

Amanda Eufer-Lewis, formerly Director at HL Group, is now Director of PR at Sally LaPointe.

Jamie Balder, formerly freelance accessories assistant at Lucky, is now PR Assistant at Starworks Group.

Carrie Sloan, formerly Senior Account Executive at M18 PR, is now Public and Social Relations Manager at Land and Sea Dept.

Maria Malonoski, formerly Senior Account Coordinator at Bollare Communications, is now Account Executive for beauty at Alison Brod PR.

Morgan Jones, formerly PR, Social Media and Special Events at Caché Inc, is now Associate PR Manager at Jennifer Bett Communications.

REPRESENTATION

Bollare Communication announces its representation of Volcom.

The Eighth Floor Communications announces representation of FORD Models.

Couri Hay Creative Public Relations announces its representation of Jean Patou.

LOOK Los Angeles announces its representation of Lan Jaenicke.

RK PR announces its representation of PAPER London.

COLLECTIVE Communications announces its representation of Brooklyn Heavy Metal.

TUKE Consulting announces its representation of Couture Collective.

EFG :: Entertainment Fusion Group announces its representation of Trust Fund Beauty.

BRANDS & RETAILERS

Stuart Weitzman Appoints Alyssa Mishcon as President of Global Retail
International accessories house, Stuart Weitzman, has appointed Alyssa Mishcon as President of Global Retail to aid the house in accelerating its international and domestic retail footprint. Mishcon brings more than 15 years of experience in multi-channel luxury brands, working most recently as President of Thomas Pink Inc., LVMH Fashion Group and then previously as Vice President of Strategy, Merchandising & Retail at TAG Heuer, LVHM Watch & Jewelry Division.

Tracy Margolies returns to Saks Fifth Avenue as Chief Merchant
Tracy Margolies, who spent seven years at Saks before joining Bergdorf Goodman, is returning to Saks Fifth Avenue as Chief Merchant, effective May 11. At Bergdorf Goodman Margolies was most recently SVP and GMM of handbags, footwear, beauty and contemporary. Margolies will report to Saks’ new president Marc Metrick.

House of Fraser Appoints Uday Kotla as Chief Information Officer
UK based department store group House of Fraser has named Uday Kotla as Chief Information Officer, a new position at the company. Kotla will lead technology solutions across the business, including the integration of the retailer’s business needs with its IT strategy as the house develops its multi-channel offering. Kotla was previously global head of technology consulting at Infosys Digital and prior to that managed enterprise architecture, IT strategy and digital initiatives for firms such as Walmart, Adidas and Tesco.

Ugg President, Connie Rishwain, Resigns
Connie Rishwain, President of Ugg’s has announced she will be leaving the company to pursue other interests. Rishwain has been with the Ugg brand since Deckers Outdoor Corp. acquired it in 1995.

Diane Neal to leave Abercrombie & Fitch Board
Diane Neal, who joined Sur La Table as CEO in October, will relinquish her position as a Director of Abercrombie & Fitch Co. Neal joined the board last year following a settlement agreement with Engaged Capital as it sought a fresh perspective within the company’s boardroom. Neal previously was the President and CEO of L Brands Inc.’s Bath & Body Works unit, prior to that served as president of Gap’s Outlet Division.

Benno Russell returns to American Apparel
American Apparel has appointed Benno Russell as Design Director of Branding, reporting to VP of Marketing Cynthia Erland, who joined the firm last February. Russell worked at American Apparel for eleven years as Art Director and parted ways with the company in December of 2013 to launch branding agency Pacific Design Solutions that he will wind down.

Helen Ashton Named Asos CFO
British online retailer Asos has appointed Helen Ashton as its new Group CFO and to the main board of the company. Ashton replaces Nick Beighton, who was promoted to Group COO in October. Ashton joins Asos from Arrow Global, a debt purchasing and management firm, where she held the role of COO. Prior to Arrow, she held senior management roles at Barclaycard, Lloyds Banking Group, Asda Group and Great Universal Stores.

Target Appoints Anne Dament as SVP of Merchandising
Target Anne Dament, SVP of Merchandising, responsible for the food business. Dament has 19 years experience in grocery and consumer packaged goods with companies such as Supervalu, Safeway, ConAgra Foods subsidiary Grist Mill Co. and Otis Spunkmeyer.

Jenny Galimberti Tapped as Louis Vuitton Communications Director
Jenny Galimberti has been appointed Communications and Events Director for Louis Vuitton and will be a member of the executive committee. Galimberti joins from Alfred Dunhill, where she was CMO.

Ralph Destino, currently Chairman of the Board at Gemological Institute of America and chairman at Jewelers for Veterans Foundation, has also been named Senior International Director of Business Development at Circa.

Andrea Linett, previously Creative Director at Michael Kors, is now Board Advisor at Styloko.

Lisa Lawrence, previously VP at Haute Hippie, is now consultant at Jeffrey Dodd, Chikimiki, D’Orazio and Associates, and Raven & Sparrow.

Elizabeth FitzGerald, previously Director of PR at Hearst Magazines, is now PR Director at Lord & Taylor.

Amanda Garland, previously Account Director at LaForce + Stevens, is now PR Director at Michael Kors.

Misty Gant, previously PR and Marketing Senior Associate at Ted Baker London, is now Director of PR and Marketing at Scotch & Soda.

Alyssa Alexander, previously Fashion Publicist at Haan Projects, is now Global PR Manager at Saturdays NYC.

Melanie Cohen-Nathan, previously PR Manager at White House Black Market, Chico’s, and Soma, is now PR Director at ONE Jeanswear Group.

Kate Birney, previously PR Coordinator at Naeem Khan, is now PR Coordinator at Wolford America.

MEDIA

GQ Promotes Giorgina Waltier as Retail Editor and Head of Special Projects
Giorgina Waltier, current retail editor at GQ, has been promoted to Retail Editor and Head of Special Projects for GQ magazine and GQ Style. Waltier will be responsible for building brand extension projects for both publications, as well as retaining her current responsibilities as retail editor.

Meggan Crum Rejoins InStyle as Accessories Director
InStyle magazine has named Meggan Crum as Accessories Director to take over from Leah Karp, who is leaving the publication before the end of April. Crum, who worked at InStyle from 2007 to 2011, is the co-founder and CEO of digital showroom TheRunthrough and will remain as an advisor.

Kimberly Bernhardt, previously EVP at Edelman, is now Executive Director of Communications at Glamour.

Diane Mattioli, previously Executive Luxury Director at Condé Nast Media, is now Executive Director of luxury and video at GQ.

ONLINE

Joe Keohane, previously Articles Editor at Esquire, is now Features Editor at Thrillist.

PUBLIC RELATIONS

Emma Tully, previously Director of PR at Max Mara USA, is now Senior Publicity Director at KCD.

Alex Taylor, previously Account Manager at LFB Media Group, is now Account Supervisor in the consumer division at the company.

Brittany Blake, previously Senior Account Executive at LFB Media Group, is now Account Manager in the hospitality division at the company.

Hanane Thompson, previously VIP PR intern at Jimmy Choo, is now PR Coordinator at MHA Media

REPRESENTATION

Williamson PR announces its representation of MUJI.

Danielle Gadi PR announces its representation of Arman Sarkisyan, Colette Jewelry, Jemma Wynne, and Nam Cho.

Entertainment Fusion Group announces its representation of Wanderlust.

BPCM announces its representation of Outerknown.

THINK PR announces its representation of Moose Knuckles.

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Industry icon Gabriella Forte, who has served as a longstanding board member of luxury jewelry house David Yurman, has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of the house, effective immediately.

We have long wanted Gabriella in this role. She has a deep understanding of our brand and has provided valuable insights and sage counsel through her advisory board position for many years. Her extensive luxury retail experience in the U.S. and internationally is unmatched in the industry, making her the ideal partner to help us continue to grow our global footprint.

David Yurman

She will report to cofounders Sybil Yurman and David Yurman, the latter of whom stepped into the CEO role fourteen months ago when the CEO at the time, Glen Senk, left the firm.

Forte is known industry wide for her international experience and business acumen, having spearheaded luxury houses including Calvin Klein, Dolce & Gabbana, and Giorgio Armani. Prior to Yurman, Forte consulted for Dolce & Gabbana and was GM of their beauty division, having previously been the President of Dolce & Gabbana USA. Her previous roles include CEO of iBeauty.com, as well as COO and President of Calvin Klein, where she helped the house expand its global business.

She came to industry prominence having spent fifteen years in key roles at Giorgio Armani, including EVP. She is credited with building the designer’s U.S. business and acting as his right-hand in all business dealings globally, including retail and marketing.

The Impression compiles the most important professional fashion moves of the week.

BRANDS & RETAILERS

Declan Kearney named Creative Director of Maiyet
Declan Kearney, former Design Director of Alexander Wang, has been appointed as Creative Director of the luxury label Maiyet. Kearney, hired by Maiyet back in December, began working with the label before news of his new position was made public. The brand will now release a denim and T-Shirt line while growing the label’s shoe and handbag categories. Kearney’s debut will be featured during the Resort Season this upcoming June.

David Yurman names Gabriella Forte as CEO
Industry icon Gabriella Forte, who has served as a longstanding board member of luxury jewelry house David Yurman, has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of the house, effective immediately. Forte is known industry wide for her international experience and business acumen, having spearheaded luxury houses including Calvin Klein, Dolce & Gabbana, and Giorgio Armani. Prior to Yurman, Forte consulted for Dolce & Gabbana and was GM of their beauty division, having previously been the President of Dolce & Gabbana USA. Her previous roles include CEO of iBeauty.com, as well as COO and President of Calvin Klein, where she helped the house expand its global business.

Elio Leoni Sceti Tapped as Coty CEO
Coty Inc. has appointed Elio Leoni Sceti as its new CEO, effective July. Sceti previously was chief executive of Iglo Group, a European food company. Sceti assumes the role from the Chairman, Bart Becht, who stepped into the role after Michele Scannavini left Coty in September.

Thomas Pink appoints Jason Nelson as Head of E-Commerce
LVMH-owned Thomas Pink has appointed Jason Nelson as Head of E-Commerce. Nelson had been consulting with Thomas Pink on their e-commerce sinceJanuary. Prior to that, Nelson led Hobbs and Coast’s e-commerce division. He succeeds Nadine Sharara, who was promoted to e-commerce and customer relationship management director at the group’s Moët Hennessy.

Marco Angeloni named COO of Caruso
Raffaele Caruso has named Marco Angeloni as Chief Operating Officer. Angeloni joined Caruso in 2015 as Director of Business Planning and Development after working at Bain & Co. Angeloni, also a member of the Caruso Board and eldest son of Chairman and CEO Umberto Angeloni, will succeed Emilio Carbonera Giani, who left Caruso in March.

Bill Langsdorf Named President and CFO of Wet Seal
Former CFO of Tilly’s Inc., Bill Langsdorf, will now lead Wet Seal Inc. after the company’s bankruptcy auction. Langsdorf has served Wet Seal Inc., recently renamed Seal 123 Inc., as an adviser since November and will now serve as President and CFO. Versa Capital acquired Wet Seal in the bankruptcy auction in March and closed on the deal last week. Prior to the auction, Wet Seal filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection as the company, like many other retailers in the segment, struggled.

Jeremy Langmead returns to Mr Porter as Brand and Content Director
The newly formed Net-A-Porter Group has brought back one of the founding members of Mr Porter, Jeremy Langmead, in the newly created role of Brand and Content Director at Mr Porter. For the past year, Langmead was Chief Content Officer at Christie’s. The former Mr Porter Editor-in-Chief will start in June. John Brodie, current Mr Porter Editor-in-Chief, will oversee all US content as US Editorial Director.

JackThreads appoints Tony Kretten as Creative Director of Commerce
Tony Kretten, former Head of Men’s Global Design of Gap, has been named Creative Director of Commerce of e-commerce site, JackThreads, which is owned by Thrillist Media Group. Kretten also served as Design Director for Structure and was credited for the company’s transition into Express. He has also served as Design Director for Men’s of Guess Jeans. Kretten’s current role will be responsible for designing the first self-made vertical brand, including core basics and trend pieces. The introduction of Kretten into his current role was followed by the appointment of Mark Walker as President of JackThreads. Both Walker and Kretten served the Gap for over a decade as the Head of Men’s.

Iconix COO Seth Horowitz Resigns
Seth Horowitz, Iconix COO for just over a year, has resigned from his position. Horowitz joined Iconix in 2012 as President of Men’s Division and was later promoted to COO in March of 2014. Prior to Iconix, Horotwitz served as President of Modell’s Sporting Goods and Chairman, President and CEO of Everlast Worldwide Inc.

Jennifer Ehrhardt Steps Down as CFO of Tilly’s
Jennifer Ehrhardt will resign from her position as CFO of Tilly’s Inc. The former CFO has served the company since August 2013, after holding positions as Vice President and Corporate Controller of Wet Seal Inc. and Senior Audit Manager of Deloitte. Ehrhardt will remain with the company during the transition period as the company searches for a successor. Ehrhardt is expected to leave the company by the end of June.

Martyn Bowen Named GM of Puma EMEA
Martyn Bowen has been promoted to General Manager of Puma’s EMEA (Europe, Middle East, Africa), succeeding Volfango Bondi. Bowen will continue his previous duties as Regional General Manager of Puma’s EEMEA (Eastern Europe, Middle East, Africa and India), which has been merged with EMEA. Bowen joined Puma in 1995 and has served the company in multiple positions. The newly appointed GM will report to CEO Bjorn Gulden.

Jenna Gottlieb, previously Fashion Features Editor at Lucky, is now Features Editor at Shopbop and East Dane.

Amy Todd Middleton, previously Global Director of Strategic Marketing at Sotheby’s, is now VP of Marketing at Maiyet.

David Dellamura, previously Press Associate at Alexander Wang, is now PR Manager for the Americas at Ermenegildo Zegna.

Hillary Prim, previously PR Director at American Kennel Club, is now Senior Manager of Communications at DVF Studio.

Sarah Lauren Allen, previously Head of Partner Development at Fever, is now Showroom Director at W by Worth.

Olivia Carrino, previously PR Associate at Shopbop, is now US PR Manager at MiH Jeans.

ONLINE

Sylvia Obell, previously Editorial Assistant at Essence, is now Editorial Assistant at BuzzFeed.

MEDIA

Brendan Monaghan Promoted to SVP of Advertising for The NY Times
Brendan Monaghan, former VP of Advertising at the The NY Times and current Publisher at The Times, has been promoted to Senior Vice President of Advertising. Prior to his current positions, Monaghan served GQ as an Associate Publisher.

Sebastian Tomich, previously VP of Advertising and Branded Content at The New York Times, is now SVP of Advertising and Content at the publication.

JC Demarta, previously VP of Global Advertising at The New York Times, is now SVP of Advertising at the publication.

Leah McLaughlin, previously Editorial Director at Time Inc., is now Director of Special Interest Publishing at Condé Nast.

Faye Power, previously Fashion Editor at Niche Media, is now Senior Fashion Editor at the company.

Adriana Stan, previously PR Manager at Hearst Magazines, is now PR Director at W.

PUBLIC RELATIONS

Mitchell Breindel, previously Director at Beckerman PR, is now VP at Rubenstein Public Relations.

Joe Yang, previously Senior Account Manager at Agentry PR, is now Account Director at the company.

Adriana Lipsztein, previously Creative Director and founder at Covet Communications, is now Director of Lifestyle at Bollare Communications.

REPRESENTATION

Paul Wilmot Communications announces its representation of True Religion.

LaForce + Stevens announces its representation of Fabletics.

BPCM announces its representation of Woolrich.

Karla Otto New York announces its representation of Just One Eye.

Collective Communications announces its representation of Saunder.

Agentry PR announces its representation of CWST.

Full Picture announces its representation of Heidi Klum Intimates and Heidi by Heidi Klum.

Krupp Group announces its representation of Maje for VIP services and Capezio.

Kenwerks announces its representation of Scott Langton and Punk Royal.

Post + Beam announces its representation of Mara & Mine.

NKPR announces its representation of LINE Knitwear.

Wunderlich Inc PR announces its representation of KOIO Collective.

EFG :: Entertainment Fusion Group announces its representation of Trust Fund Beauty.

Schiaparelli names Bertrand Guyon as Design Director

The house of Schiaparelli put rumors to rest today in announcing their appointment of 49-year-old Frenchman, Bertrand Guyon, as the house’s new design director. The freshly minted director will make his first debut for the house during the upcoming Paris couture week in July.

I feel honored to be part of Schiaparelli today and develop it further, respecting its heritage and tradition while adding a contemporary and modern take, something Elsa Schiaparelli has always demonstrated.

Bertrand Guyon

Guyon joins Schiaparelli from Rome-based Valentino, where he worked for seven years with the house’s creative directors, Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pierpaolo Piccioli, on the couture and ready to wear collections. Prior to Valentino, Guyon held roles at Christian Lacroix, Givenchy, Pierre Cardin, and Charles Jourdan. In his career, Guyon has been know to have played central roles as the right-hand to Lacroix, as well as having supported Givenchy house founder Hubert de Givenchy and his two successors — John Galliano and Alexander McQueen. Guyon is a graduate of the École de la Chambre Syndicale de la Couture Parisienne.

Schiaparelli is owned by Italian entrepreneur Diego Della Valle, who purchased the house’s trademarks and archives in 2006 and relaunched the label in 2012. The house has been searching for a new creative director since departing ways with Marco Zanini last November.

Public School Designers to take on DKNY while Hector Muelas named Chief Image Officer of Donna Karan International

Just three short months after taking office as CEO of Donna Karan International, Caroline Brown has on-boarded new design and marketing leadership to help the global design house chart a path toward growth. Dao-Yi Chow and Maxwell Osborne, founders and creative directors of the New York’s fashionable downtown brand Public School, have been tapped as the new creative directors of DKNY. Hector Muelas, creative director of worldwide marketing communications of Apple Inc., has been appointed to the newly created role of chief image officer at DKI.

Chow and Osborne founded Public School in 2008 as a design house that merged high end fashion with urban sensibilities, a look that bodes well for the like-minded DKNY brand. The duo met while working at Sean John and after launching Public School, became part of CFDA’s incubator program. Accolades followed, including the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund in 2013, the CFDA Award for Menswear Design in 2014, and their current nominations for the CFDA Award for Menswear and the Swarovski Award for Womenswear this year.

The duo will report to Brown and be in charge of all DKNY collections while splitting their time between both DKNY and Public School. Mary Wang continues as president of DKNY. Their first collection will be womenswear and unveiled during New York Fashion Week in September.

Donna Karan will continue her role as the creative director of Donna Karan Collection and support DKNY in an advisory role. Jane Chung, EVP of Design at DKNY, who has been with the brand since it launched in 1989, will be transitioning out of the brand over the next month and her future role at DKI has not been determined.

We both grew up in New York and DKNY has always been part of the landscape of this city in our formative years as designers and as New Yorkers. It is one of the brands that helped change the game for us and for American fashion. It evokes everything our city was always about — energy, disruption, new thinking and transcending all boundaries. We are extremely proud and excited to be joining the company and to contribute to the next chapter of DKNY, one of the most iconic American brands created by Donna Karan, a true inspiration.

Dao-Yi Chow & Maxwell Osborne

On the marketing front, Muelas will also report to Brown and will be in charge of all areas of brand image, marketing, creative services, digital platforms and e-commerce for all DKI. Previously, Muelas was creative director of worldwide marketing communications for Apple, where he most recently led the global brand marketing initiatives for Apple Watch. Prior to Apple, Mulas held executive and creative posts at Creative Artists Agency in Los Angeles and Wieden + Kennedy in Amsterdam, where he developed creative campaigns for such brands as Nike and Coca-Cola.

Current EVP of Global Marketing and Communications, Patti Cohen, will become EVP of Global Public Relations and Communications at DKI.

Muelas will continue to partner with known DKI ad agency, Laird + Partners, and founder, CEO, Chief Creative Officer Trey Laird, whose agency’s work for the house has helped drive Donna Karan and DKNY to become globally recognized brands.

The Impression compiles the most important professional fashion moves of the week.

BRANDS & RETAILERS

Public School designers named Creative Directors of DKNY
Dao-Yi Chow and Maxwell Osborne, founders and creative directors of the New York’s fashionable downtown brand Public School, have been tapped as the new creative directors of DKNY. The duo will report to CEO Caroline Brown and be in charge of all DKNY collections while splitting their time between both DKNY and Public School. Their first collection will be womenswear and unveiled during New York Fashion Week in September.

Donna Karan International Taps Hector Muelas as houses’ first Chief Image Officer
Hector Muelas, Creative Director of Worldwide Marketing Communications of Apple Inc., has been appointed to the newly created role of Chief Image Officer at DKI. Muelas will be in charge of all areas of brand image, marketing, creative services, digital platforms and e-commerce for all DKI.

Patti Cohen becomes EVP of Global PR and Communications at DKI
Current EVP of Global Marketing and Communications, Patti Cohen, will become EVP of Global Public Relations and Communications at DKI.

Diane von Furstenburg appoints Paolo Riva CEO
Paolo Riva, former VP of Apparel and Visual Merchandising for Tory Burch who also previously served Valentino and Ferragamo in merchandising, marketing, and product development, has been appointed as CEO of Diane von Furstenburg.

Schiaparelli names Bertrand Guyon as Design Director
The house of Schiaparelli put rumors to rest appointing 49-year-old Frenchman, Bertrand Guyon, as the house’s new design director. Guyon joins Schiaparelli from Rome-based Valentino, where he worked for seven years with the house’s creative directors, Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pierpaolo Piccioli, on the couture and ready to wear collections. Prior to Valentino, Guyon held roles at Christian Lacroix, Givenchy, Pierre Cardin, and Charles Jourdan. The freshly minted director will make his first debut for the house during the upcoming Paris couture week in July.

Karlheinz Hofer named President and CEO of Richard Ginori
Karlheinz Hofer will succeed Micaela le Divelec Lemmi as President and CEO of Richard Ginori. Karlheinz will report directly to Jean-François Palus, Managing Director of Kering. Hofer’s new position follows his recent appointment as Luxury Chief Operations, Supply Chain and Logistics Officer of Kering. Lemmi will strictly focus on her roles as Gucci’s EVP and Chief Consumer Officer.

Julien Labat named CEO of Edun
Ethical fashion brand, Edun, has named Julien Labat as the company’s new CEO. Labat, former Commercial Director of Carven, will succeed Janice Sullivan and report to the Edun board.

GlamGlow appoints Reinaldo Gonzalez SVP, Global General Manager
Reinaldo Gonzalez has been appointed to SVP and Global General Manager of GlamGlow. GlamGlow, a skin-care company founded by Shannon and Glenn Dellimore, was a recent acquisition by Estée Lauder Cos. Inc. Gonzalez, who joined Estée Lauder in 2003 and served as VP of International Business Operations, is responsible for increasing the brand’s global equity and brand strategy.

The TJX Cos. Inc. Chairman Bernard Cammarata Retires
After 40 years as Chairman of The TJX Cos. Inc., Bernard “Ben” Cammarata, 75, has announced his retirement. Cammarata’s retirement will be effective June 11, at the company’s annual meeting, but he will continue his advisory role as Founder and Executive Adviser. Carol Meyrowitz, current CEO of TJX, will assume the Chairman role. Cammarata has taken the company to the status of largest off-price retailer in the U.S. and has grown in both Canada and Europe with $29 billion in revenue in 2014. Since 1999, Cammarata has served as Chairman of T.J. Maxx, a company he founded in 1976, and served as President and CEO since 2000.

Carol Meyrowitz Named Chairman of TJX Cos. Inc.
CEO of T.J. Maxx, Carol Meyrowitz, will succeed Bernard Cammarata as Chairman of TJX Cos. Inc. Meyrowitz, 61, has been with the company since 1983, she has served as President since 2005 and CEO since 2007. She is expected to assume her new role as Chairman June 11^th, at the company’s annual meeting, where Cammarata’s retirement goes into effect.

Boucheron President and CEO Pierre Bouissou to Step Down
According to parent company Kering, Pierre Bouissou, President and CEO of Boucheron, will be leaving his positions effective immediately. Bouissou has been with Boucheron since 2011, previously he had served LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton as Managing Director. Until a successor is named, Albert Bensoussan, CEO of Kering’s Luxury Watch and Jewlery Division, will be responsible for the duties of President and CEO.

Enrico Cavatorta named CFO of Yoox
Weeks after a merger with Net-a-Porter, Yoox has named Enrico Cavatorta as CFO. Cavatorta was previously CFO at Luxottica, as well as Interim CEO of Markets for a short six weeks last year, after Andrea Guerra stepped down.

Jennifer Volk, previously Senior Manager of Global PR at Alice + Olivia, is now Director of Marketing and Global Communications at Narciso Rodriguez.

Johanna Stout, previously Director of Brand Partnerships at Spring, is now Director of Global Fashion Relations and Special Events at MAC Cosmetics.

Erin Doyle Cronin, previously Senior PR Manager of Beauty at Burberry, is now Director of PR and Communications at Lancôme.

MEDIA

Editor-in-Chief of Lucky Magazine Eva Chen has Resigned
Lucky Magazine’s Editor-in-Chief, Eva Chen, has announced her resignation via Instagram and Twitter. Chen took to her Instagram account with a collection of Lucky Magazine covers during her two years with the publication with the caption, “This morning I made the extremely personal and difficult announcement to my team that I will be transitioning from @luckymagazine in the coming months.”

Nina Lawrence Leaves InStyle
InStyle Publisher, Nina Lawrence, will leave her position with the publication. Lawrence has only been with the company for six months and her role as publisher will be temporarily filled by Steve Deluca. Lawrence had been hired by InStyle back in November from The Wall Street Journal, where she had served as VP of Global Marketing and Ad Sales. Prior to that, she served Condé Nast as VP and Publisher.

Matthew Talomie, previously Associate Publisher at Town & Country, is now CRO at Observer.

Noah Johnson, previously Deputy Editor at Style.com, has left the publication.

Rachael Wang, previously Fashion Market Editor at Style.com, has left the publication.

Deborah Marquardt, previously SVP and Managing Director at Mediavest, is now General Manager of the Style Network at Time Inc.

Mieke ten Have, previously Home Editor at Vogue, is now design Editor-at-Large at ELLE Décor.

Hayden Manders, previously Assistant Entertainment Editor at Refinery29, is now Staff Writer at NYLON.

Molly Friedman, previously Features Writer at NY Daily News, is now Senior Entertainment Editor at Refinery29.

Caitlin Brody, previously Associate Entertainment Editor at Glamour, is now Entertainment Editor at US Weekly.

PUBLIC RELATIONS

Emily Demchyk, previously Account Executive at Paul Wilmot Communications, is now Senior Account Executive at LaForce + Stevens.

Natalie Guevara, previously Senior Associate at SKDKnickerbocker, is now Senior Communications Officer at Genius.

Marisa Drew, previously SVP at GCK Partners, is now Partner at the company.

Phyllis London, previously Senior Account Executive at GCK Partners, is now Account Supervisor at the company.

Kate Atkinson, previously Account Director at John Doe, is now Lifestyle Communications Director at Starworks Group.

Angie Davidson, previously Production Assistant at Prodject, is now Junior Account Executive at GCK Partners.

REPRESENTATION

Paul Wilmot Communications announces its representation of GANT.

CLD PR announces its representation of Lychee Swimwear.

SUCCARRA Showroom announces its representation of Ketzali.

BPCM announces its representation of Draper James.

Erin McCaffrey PR announces its representation of Nudestix.

The Impression compiles the most important professional fashion moves of the week.

Courrèges Names Coperni Femme designers as Artistic Directors
Arnaud Vaillant and Sébastien Meyer, the designers behind French label Coperni Femme, have been named as the new Artistic Directors of Courrèges. The duo are ANDAM winners and current LVMH prize finalists, but will shutter their brand to focus on Courrèges. Their first collection will be shown in Paris in October.

Bonobos Taps Francine Della Badia as CEO
Bonobos has appointed Francine Della Badia as its new CEO and a member of the board of directors. Previously, Della Badia was President of Retail for North America for Coach. She succeeds Andy Dunn, founder and current CEO, who will step up to Executive Chairman.

Lorenz Bäumer Exits Louis Vuitton
Artistic Director of jewelry at Louis Vuitton, Lorenz Bäumer, has left his position to focus on his namesake brand. Bäumer joined Vuitton in 2008 and previously designed for Chanel.

Rag & Bone Taps Helen Costello as Managing Director International
Rag & Bone has appointed Helen Costello to the newly created role of Managing Director, International. Costello was most recently Bottega Veneta’s Global Wholesale/Franchise Director and prior to that she held a similar role at Burberry Prorsum. The role will be based in London and responsible for managing the brand’s international business.

Daniel Zhang to be Alibaba CEO
China’s biggest e-commerce operator, Alibaba, has named Daniel Zhang as CEO. Zhang succeeds Jonathan Lu, who will remain on the board as Vice Chairman. Zhang most recently served as COO, he joined the company as CFO of Taobao Marketplace in 2007 and became President of Tmall.com in 2011.

CEO of Desigual, Manel Jadraque, Steps Down
CEO of Desigual since 2012, Manel Jadraque, has stepped down but will continue on the administrative board. Jadraque’s duties will be assumed by Thomas Meyer, President and Founder of Desigual. Jadraque had been with Desigual for 10 years in various positions. Meyer founded Desigual, the Barcelona-based retailer, in 1984. Currently Desigual has 530 stores, 11,000 multibrand stores and 2,500 corner concessions in department stores.

Adrienne Lazarus Tapped as CEO The Frye Company
The Frye Company, a division of the Hong Kong-based Global Brands Group, has appointed Adrienne Lazarus as CEO. Previously Lazarus was President of Intermix from 2009 until its acquisition by Gap Inc. in 2013, and has been consulting since then. Prior to Intermix, Lazarus was President of Ann Taylor.

Jim Boscov Named CEO of Boscov’s
Reading, PA-based department store Boscov’s has named Jim Boscov as CEO. He will succeed his uncle, Albert Boscov, who will continue as Chairman. Boscov’s is one of the last family-owned department store chains in the U.S. and has revenues exceeding $1 billion. The firm operates 43 department stores, the bulk of which are in Pennsylvania.

Hartmut Kraft Appointed as Head of Kering’s North American Luxury Watch Division
Previous President and CEO of DKSH Luxury Lifestyle North America, Hartmut Kraft, has been named as the new head of Kering’s North American luxury watch division. Harmut will manage Swiss watch manufacturer Ulysse Nardin Inc., Tradema of North America, Girard-Perregaux and JeanRichard. Prior to DKSH, Kraft worked as CEO of Chronoswiss of North America.

Adam McCollum, previously Director of PR and Communications at Bally, is now Director of PR at John Varvatos.

Tanya Brown, previously Associate Director at Bollare Communications, is now Manager of Digital PR at Coach.

Liana Weston, previously Assistant Entertainment Editor at Teen Vogue, is now Talent and Bookings Manager at Glossier and Into The Gloss.

Adam Vossen, previously PR Coordinator at Topshop, is now men’s PR Coordinator at Gucci.

 

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SHOWS

Richard Beckman Becomes Vice Media Chief Revenue Officer
Richard Beckman, former President of Condé Nast Media Group and later CEO of Fairchild Fashion Media, has been named Chief Revenue Officer of Vice Media. Beckman left Condé Nast in 2010 and recently served as CEO of branded production firm Three Lions Entertainment, producer of TV show ‘Fashion Rocks.’ At the Brooklyn-based media firm, Beckman will oversee advertising sales and report to company co-president Andrew Creighton.

Joy Marcus Named Condé Nast Entertainment EVP & GM, Digital Video
Joy Marcus has been tapped as EVP & GM of Digital Video for Condé Nast Entertainment and will be responsible for CNÉ’s digital video business. Marcus was most recently CEO of Bloglovin’ and a venture partner at Gotham Ventures.

Thomas Bucaille leaves Condé Nast International
Director of Talent for Condé Nast International, Thomas Bucaille, is leaving the firm as part of Condé Nast reorganization and closure of its international talent department based in London. Bucaille joined Condé Nast in 2013 and was previously with Christian Dior Couture, where he had served as worldwide human resources director since 2005.

Karina Dobrotvorskaya Appointed President of New Markets at Condé Nast International
Previous Head of Brand Development, Karina Dobrotvorskaya has been appointed President, Condé Nast New Markets, Editorial Director, and Brand Development. Dobrotvorskaya will be based in London.

Carol Cornuau departs from Condé Nast International
Carol Cornuau, the current President of Condé Nast New Markets will leave the firm. Cornuau joined Condé Nast International in 1998, serving as its President since 2010. Cornuau is credited with expanding Condé Nast via international launches including Vogue Turkey, GQ Brazil, Vogue Ukraine, and Glamour Brazil.

Rudy Konyushkov, currently CTO at Hearst Shkulev Media, has also been named CTO at Hearst Magazines International.

Anthony Unwin Appointed LOVE Executive Fashion Director
LOVE magazine has appointed Anthony Unwin as Executive Fashion Director. Unwin helped launch Wonderland Magazine, serving as its Fashion Director until 2013, moving on to work for V Magazine, V Man and GQ China.

Sarah Brown Departs from Vogue
Vogue US Beauty Director, Sarah Brown, is leaving the publication after 15 years to start an advisory focused on beauty, fashion, and lifestyle. Brown began her career as an assistant at ELLE, working at the title for three and a half years before moving onto freelance and eventually being hired at Vogue as a Beauty Editor under Amy Astley. She assumed the Beauty Director role when Astley moved to launch Teen Vogue.

Maxwell Conrad Losgar, previously Assistant to the Managing Editor at Teen Vogue, is now Assistant Entertainment Editor at the publication.

PUBLIC RELATIONS

Fallon Nachmani, previously VP of Accessories at RMO Wetherly, is now Founder at Grayscale PR.

Kaitlin Kominsky, previously Lifestyle Accounts Manager at Black Frame, is now Senior Account Executive at M18 PR.

Bryn Poulos, previously Senior PR Manager at Citizens of Humanity, is now Senior Account Manager at HL Group Los Angeles.

Jeff Maldonado, previously Lead Strategist for Digital and Social Media at FleishmanHillard, is now VP of Digital Communications at Turner PR.

Velvet O. White, previously PR Account Executive at MHA, is now PR Account Manager at the company.

Juliana Shyu, previously Account Coordinator at Karla Otto, is now PR Manager at Aeffe USA.

Francesco Tribuzio, previously Fashion Assistant at Factory PR, is now Account Coordinator at HL Group.

REPRESENTATION

Kenwerks announces its representation of Scott Langton, George Loves, and Royal Punk.

Brandstyle Communications announces its representation of Bene Rialto.

Paul Wilmot Communications announces its representation of Paul Morelli.

D’Orazio & Associates announces its representation of Messika.

UFCG announces its representation of Kisua.

Michele Marie PR announces its representation of We Are Kindred and Silpada.

Agentry PR announces its representation of J. Hilburn.

MHA announces its representation of Ingie Paris.

PR Consulting announces its representation of Mansur Gavriel.

Grayscale PR announces its representation of Ara Vartanian, Lizzie Fortunato, Deborah Pagani and Mizuki.