President Tag

R13, the Recent York-based denim firm, has named Lily Gunn Townsend president. Most recently, she was with Michael Kors as vp of Collection ready-to-wear, accessories and footwear. She was at Kors for 17 years. At R13, she reports to Chris Leba, chief executive officer and inventive director. Gunn will oversee global wholesale, retail, manufacturing, and product development for R13 and Denimist. “I'm so excited to work with a visionary like Chris and support the R13 and Denimist teams on this time of evolution and global growth,” said Gunn. Leba founded R13 in Recent York City in 2009 with a premium denim focus, and the brand has since expanded to elevated ready-to-wear and footwear. The well-established brand has change into a staple to the ever-growing grunge...