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26 Jun

Harry Styles’ Pleasing Names Shaun Kearney First Chief Executive Officer

Harry Styles’ Pleasing Names Shaun Kearney First Chief Executive Officer
LONDON — Harry Styles’ lifestyle brand Pleasing has named Shaun Kearney its first chief executive officer, effective July 17. “We're delighted to have Shaun join the Pleasing team. His exceptional vision and extensive experience can be invaluable as we enter the subsequent chapter of Pleasing. We're excited to proceed to explore ideas, categories, and characters alongside him,” said the British singer-songwriter.  Kearney can be leaving his post as chief design and merchandising officer at Gwyneth Paltrow’s lifestyle brand Goop, where he began six years ago as senior vice chairman of fashion. “I'm thrilled to be joining Pleasing as we set the brand up for future scale and success. We have now a singular opportunity to make a positive impact on people’s lives and...
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26 Jun

Casablanca Raises Recent Funds, Names Frederick Lukoff CEO

Casablanca Raises Recent Funds, Names Frederick Lukoff CEO
LONDON — Following a fresh round of investment, Casablanca has named the longtime fashion and luxury executive Frederick Lukoff chief executive officer to work alongside founder and inventive director Charaf Tajer. An announcement is anticipated Monday. Lukoff was most recently head of Scotch & Soda, the Amsterdam-based fashion brand, and before that served as president and CEO of Stella McCartney for a decade when the corporate was part-owned by Kering. Prior to Stella McCartney, Lukoff held senior roles at Lanvin; Paco Rabanne, and Courrèges. He began his profession at Apple and Cisco Systems. “Frederick has worked with legends whom I even have at all times looked as much as, namely André Courrèges, and Alber Elbaz,” said Tajer, adding that his latest CEO had a...
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19 Jun

EXCLUSIVE: Dior Names Thai Stars Apo and Mile as

EXCLUSIVE: Dior Names Thai Stars Apo and Mile as
PARIS — With K-pop stars securing several high profile ambassadorships recently, Dior is looking farther afield in Asia for brand spanking new faces to represent the brand’s menswear. The posh house has tapped Thai actors Nattawin Wattanagitiphat, higher often called Apo, and Phakphum Romsaithong, nicknamed Mile, as its newest men’s ambassadors for the country. “Apo and Mile are very cool guys. I actually love their attitude and I feel they're the right ambassadors to represent Dior,” menswear creative director Kim Jones told WWD. Nattawin Wattanagitiphat aka Apo “The duo has established a special friendship with the home, where each embody the Dior style and spirit locally and worldwide,” the corporate added. “I'm over the moon to hitch the Dior family as a house ambassador. Dior...
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17 Jun

Five Recent Names to Check Out at Milan Men’s

Five Recent Names to Check Out at Milan Men’s
A play of opposites, an eco-minded approach to fashion and the post-streetwear movement are among the many defining elements of among the talents joining the Milan Fashion Week calendar for the primary time. Here, WWD rounds up five names to examine out. Andersson Bell It’s no easy task to stem the curiosity of Dohun Kim — because the Korean designer’s past has repeatedly proven. “I attended a complete of 4 undergraduate universities. Once I was 20 years old, I studied urban development as my major, after which transferred to a different school to pursue fashion design. Afterwards, I switched majors again and learned acting and directing. Then, I transferred schools over again and majored in fashion business,” said Kim. “I learned that I’m...
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