Kate Spade

To cultivate Black talent in the industry, fashion schools must improve on recruiting and retaining minority students, diversity experts say. Brands too can show their support through mentorship initiatives with HBCUs.

The role is changing as fashion companies break “digital” responsibilities out of their siloes, leading some to rethink the position.

How the American ‘accessible luxury’ group Tapestry can capitalise on its newly acquired brands and more from BoF’s Imran Amed.

The US luxury group that owns Coach, Kate Spade and Stuart Weitzman is focused on customer-centric tactics and products to grow in turbulent times, says the CEO in an interview for The State of Fashion 2023.

Under CEO Liz Fraser, the Tapestry-owned handbag brand has hired two new designers and plans to expand its lifestyle offerings once again.

Zeitlin, who became company chairman in 2014 and succeeded Victor Luis as CEO in September, is the latest in a series of top-level executives to depart over the last year.

But major retail chains with stores across the US and robust e-commerce operations aren't rushing to restart.

This week, Moda Operandi hires a former Condé Nast executive for chief operating officer, while Valentino taps its first chief commercial officer from Fendi.

This week, Balmain announces Massimo Piombini’s successor, while Kering appoints a group executive to the helm of Brioni.

Chief Financial Officer Joanne Crevoiserat will take over on an interim basis from Anna Bakst.