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13 Jun

Brandon’s First Store, Loro Piana Taps Sperandio, VF’s Pay Package

Brandon’s First Store, Loro Piana Taps Sperandio, VF’s Pay Package
MAXWELL’S NEW HOME: Brandon Maxwell is opening his very first store in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. During a resort collection preview, the Latest York luxury designer said he’s focused on growing his namesake brand, and that since launching his label, he’s had strong business within the Middle East. The flagship soft-launched in May, with plans for a grand opening event in the autumn.  “I'm honored to partner with the Alyasra family to start our retail expansion strategy throughout the Middle East region. The Alyasra family values align with our core brand tenants and we share their enthusiasm for bringing fashion and innovation to the world through this region,” Maxwell said of his partnership with Alyasra Fashion. “I started working with clients from the Middle East after I launched...
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6 Jun

KCD Taps Lauren Paris as Senior Vice President, Guest Experience

KCD Taps Lauren Paris as Senior Vice President, Guest Experience
Lauren Paris has been promoted to senior vice chairman, guest experience, at KCD. She had been vice chairman of the Guest Experience Group, which she has led since 2018. The Guest Experience Group is chargeable for executing a high-caliber front-of-house experience for brand activations and events. This includes curated guest lists, optimized flow logistics, red carpet execution, event press amplification in addition to VIP and talent management. Paris is a 15-year veteran of KCD and has led the group’s most iconic events, reminiscent of the grand opening of Hudson Yards, Ralph Lauren’s fiftieth Anniversary in Central Park, Hermès’ Love Across the Block, and the annual CFDA Awards, in addition to fashion shows reminiscent of Gucci’s Love Parade on Hollywood Boulevard, and...
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29 May

Ferragamo Taps Jeno Lee as First Global Male Brand Ambassador

Ferragamo Taps Jeno Lee as First Global Male Brand Ambassador
FIRST AMBASSADOR: Ferragamo has found its own K-pop artist. The Florentine fashion house has tapped Jeno Lee, best generally known as Jeno, as its first global male brand ambassador. A member of South Korean boy band NCT, Jeno attended the brand’s fall 2023 fashion show in Milan in February, sharing behind-the-scenes moments of his Italian trip along with his roughly 6 million followers on Instagram. “Jeno Lee has a charismatic personality and an uncanny ability to attach with a young international audience through his music, style and persona,” said Maximilian Davis, who took Ferragamo’s creative helm last yr.  “We’re driven by the identical passion for creativity,” underscored Davis, while Jeno said he was “excited concerning the opportunity to create synergies with the brand,” which...
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23 May

Givenchy Taps Nanao, Altuzarra’s Seattle Stop, Monte Carlo’s Fashion Moment

Givenchy Taps Nanao, Altuzarra’s Seattle Stop, Monte Carlo’s Fashion Moment
NEW FACE: Givenchy has named Nanao as its latest Japan ambassador, marking the primary time the French fashion house has appointed a Japanese actress as a face of the brand, it said. A model, actress and TV personality, Nanao has starred in quite a lot of series and films since embarking on her profession in 2009, including motion comedy “Hell’s Garden” and TV show “Ninja ni Kekkon wa Muzukashii,” the story of two ninjas from rival clans who get married without knowing one another’s true identities. Givenchy creative director Matthew M. Williams praised her attitude. “I actually admire Nanao for her skilled versatility in addition to her personal energy and elegance. She's going to make a perfect Japan ambassador, and I sit...
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