Uniqlo
Japanese fast fashion brand Uniqlo has announced that long-time collaborator and pop culture artist KAWS will serve as its first-ever Artist-in-Residence.
Beginning with the Fall 2025 collection, KAWS will collaborate with Uniqlo on developing LifeWear products and will also lead creative initiatives for the brand. His responsibilities will include working with the company and its museum partners, enhancing Uniqlo’s global “Art for All” campaign, identifying new collaborators, proposing and executing creative concepts, and advancing the UT Grand Prix T-shirt design competition. Uniqlo and KAWS have a history of successful collaborations, with their first joint UT collection debuting in Spring/Summer 2016.
Uniqlo has a long-standing tradition of working with artists, designers, and other creatives. The new Artist-in-Residence program aims to expand these collaborations by introducing new creative minds and concepts, complementing the brand’s global ambassador program.
For over a decade, Uniqlo has been committed to promoting art appreciation through its “Art for All” initiative, aiming to educate and increase public engagement with art. Its partners include the Museum of Modern Art in New York, the Tate Modern in London, the Louvre in Paris, and the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston.
Tommy Jeans
Tommy Jeans, the denim line of American fashion brand Tommy Hilfiger under the PVH Corp., has appointed Darren Shooter as Vice President of Global Design.
In his new role, Darren Shooter will be based at the brand’s denim studio in Amsterdam. He previously served for eight years as Senior Design Director at The North Face’s European operations in Stabio, Switzerland, where he oversaw the performance and lifestyle collections across men’s, women’s, and youth categories.
From 2003 to 2009, Darren Shooter worked as a Senior Designer at Tommy Hilfiger, returning in 2016 as a creative consultant in the United States.
He also founded and ran his own design firm, Union Design, from 2009 to 2017, supporting numerous fashion and luxury brands. In 2015, he launched his own outdoor apparel brand, Black Mountain Clothing.
Spanx
American women’s intimate apparel brand Spanx has appointed Megan Keough as Vice President of Global Sales, effective August.
Megan Keough spent nearly 26 years at U.S. sportswear giant Nike, most recently serving as Senior Director for the Asia Pacific and Latin America regions. She began her career at Nike as a sales representative, visual merchandiser, and regional marketing manager, later advancing to senior roles across categories and regions, and eventually overseeing key partnership accounts, including Foot Locker.
Lectra
French textile solutions provider Lectra has promoted John Brearley to President of the Americas, effective October 1.
In addition to his new role, John Brearley will join the group’s Executive Committee. With nearly 40 years of industry experience, he began his career at Investronica, managing the company’s UK operations. In 2001, he moved to the U.S. to lead the North American division. Following Lectra’s acquisition of Investronica in 2004, he was tasked with expanding the consumables and parts business. In 2007, he became Vice President of Customer Services for Lectra Americas, a position he held until 2020.
Unode50
Spanish jewelry brand Unode50 has appointed Sergio de León as Chief Executive Officer.
In his new role, Sergio de León will oversee the brand’s international expansion across retail and digital channels.
He previously held senior roles at Loewe Perfumes, LG Electronics, and Diageo, and has also taught at prestigious universities and business schools.
Founded in the late 1990s and headquartered in Madrid, Unode50 is currently in a phase of international growth. Just weeks ago, the brand opened two stores in Printemps department stores in Paris, marking its entry into the French market. It has also recently expanded into the U.S. through retailers such as Nordstrom, Bloomingdale’s, and ShopSimon.
The brand now operates in over 70 markets through a network of more than 90 directly operated stores and 2,500 multi-brand points of sale.
｜Source: Official press releases, SGB Media, Fashion Network
｜Image Credit: Official press releases, personal social media accounts
｜Editor: LeZhi
