The Business of Fashion
Agenda-setting intelligence, analysis and advice for the global fashion community.
Agenda-setting intelligence, analysis and advice for the global fashion community.
LONDON, United Kingdom — BoF compiles the most important professional moves of the week.
Bobbi Brown Leaves Eponymous Brand
After 25 years at the helm of her eponymous cosmetics brand, Bobbi Brown has announced she will leave the company by the end of the year to pursue other ventures. Brown sold her successful makeup line to Estée Lauder in 1995 and has remained the chief creative officer since.
Salvatore Ferragamo Appoints CFO
Salvatore Ferragamo SpA has hired Ugo Ciorgelli as chief financial officer, effective March 15, 2017. Ciorgelli succeeds Ernesto Greco and joins Salvatore Ferragamo from Italian hearing aids firm Amplifon, where he held was chief executive officer.
Hugo Boss Promotes Executive
Hugo Boss has promoted Matthew Keighran from managing director for Australia, New Zealand and Japan to managing director for South East Asia, Far East Asia and Oceania regions. The appointment follows the German label's decision to split the Asia Pacific region into two trade centres earlier this year.
New Look Names CFO
New Look has promoted Richard Collyer from finance director to chief financial officer, after having assumed the role on an interim basis in March 2016. Before that, Collyer held numerous senior financial roles within the company.
Kiko Kostadinov Joins Mackintosh
Mackintosh has appointed London-based designer Kiko Kostadinov as creative director for its new designer line, Mackintosh 0001. His debut collection for the brand will be shown during Paris Fashion Week Men's in January 2017.
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