Labels that used to be available only at the local mall are changing their distribution models in order to build a direct, and hopefully more profitable, relationship with the consumer. But it's a tricky move to pull off.

This week L’Agence taps J Brand-founder Jeffrey Rudes as its new chief executive, while Stylebop names Ronald Burton its new fashion director.

This week, chief executive officer Caroline Brown and creative directors Maxwell Osborne and Dao-Yi Chow exited their posts at DKNY, and The Communications Store has appointed Stacie Henderson to lead its US operations.

In a saturated market, denim collections launched by designer ready-to-wear brands are driving new momentum.

BoF compiles the most important professional moves of the week.

BoF compiles the most important professional moves of the week.

"An executive shuffle continues at J Brand with the blue jeans company's founder, Jeff Rudes, leaving as the chief executive."

"J Brand founder Jeff Rudes wanted to create the perfect pair of jeans. Now he is turning the denim brand into a fully fledged fashion label."