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.
Justin O'Shea to Exit Brioni
Brioni's creative director, Justin O'Shea, is set to leave the fashion house, after being appointed to the position in March. O'Shea previously held the role of global fashion director at luxury e-tailer MyTheresa. As creative director, O'Shea was responsible for Brioni's collections and image.
Tory Burch Names President
Tory Burch has appointed John Mehas as president, effective immediately. Mehas joins from Polo Ralph Lauren, where he spent 15 years as president and chief executive officer of Club Monaco. Prior to that, he held senior merchandising positions at The Gap, Inc. and Bloomingdales.
VF Corp Promotes Steven Rendle
VF Corp has promoted Steven Rendle from president and chief operating officer to chief executive officer, effective January 1. Rendle will succeed Eric Wiseman, who will remain executive chairman of the board of directors.
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Larsson & Jennings Hires CFO
Watch brand Larsson & Jennings have named Luca De Simone as chief financial officer, effective immediately. Prior to joining Larsson & Jennings, De Simone was group finance director at British leather goods brand and stationer Smythson of Bond Street.
Ventura & Belperron Appoints Managing Director
Ventura & Belperron has promoted Jim Haag from vice president of sales and business to the newly-created position of managing director. Prior to Ventura & Belperron, Haag headed up the US marketing activities of The Diamond Trading.
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