Mulberry
British accessible luxury leather goods brand Mulberry has appointed British designer Christopher Kane as Creative Director of Womenswear Ready-to-Wear.
Christopher Kane graduated from Central Saint Martins and has received the Vogue Fashion Fund Award as well as four British Fashion Awards, including Womenswear Designer of the Year. He will present his first Mulberry by Christopher Kane collection in September 2026, with the collection set to launch in stores and online platforms from January 2027.
Mulberry Chief Executive Officer Andrea Baldo stated: “The appointment of Christopher Kane marks a pivotal moment for Mulberry as we embark on an exciting new chapter for ready-to-wear. Christopher Kane brings a rare combination of creativity, rigorous thinking and an innate sense of playfulness, along with a deep respect for craftsmanship and materials. His vision resonates strongly with Mulberry’s heritage and the British creative spirit that defines the brand. Together, we will expand Mulberry’s creative language beyond accessories into broader horizons and shape a compelling future for ready-to-wear on the global stage.”
Courrèges
The historic French fashion house Courrèges has announced that its Artistic Director, Belgian designer Nicolas Di Felice, will step down to “focus on personal projects.”
Nicolas Di Felice joined the brand in 2020 and worked closely with then Chief Executive Officer Adrien Da Maia, who departed in 2024. Together, they repositioned the brand’s product lines, reinterpreting its iconic fashion pieces with a sensual, genderless approach. He also introduced accessories such as the Hobo and Holy handbags and relaunched the brand’s fragrance line.
Nicolas Di Felice graduated from La Cambre. Prior to joining Courrèges, he served as Senior Womenswear Designer at French luxury brand Louis Vuitton, and earlier held positions at Balenciaga and Dior.
Jacquemus
French designer brand Jacquemus has appointed Livio Tabbi as General Manager for the Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) region.
In his new role, Livio Tabbi will oversee direct retail and wholesale operations across Europe and the Middle East, reporting directly to Chief Executive Officer Sarah Benady.
Most recently, Livio Tabbi served as Chief Operating Officer of premium menswear brand Balibaris. Since 2013, he progressed through various roles at French fashion brand The Kooples, serving as Sales Director for Europe before being promoted to Vice President of Sales for Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and North America.
Christie’s
Auction house Christie’s has appointed Tom Heap as Senior Specialist in its Watches Department.
Based in London, Tom Heap will collaborate with Christie’s international watch team to expand relationships with collectors, secure major consignments, and contribute to the planning of Christie’s global auction calendar.
Previously, Tom Heap worked at Sotheby’s, where he joined in 2021 as a Watch Specialist. He later served as Associate Director and Head of Sales, Specialist, and Head of the London Watches Department.
| Source: Official press releases, FashionNetwork, MFFASHION
| Image Credit: Courtesy of the brands, personal social media accounts
| Editor: Luxeplace
