A.P.C.
L Catterton-backed French fashion brand A.P.C. (Atelier de Production et de Création) has appointed Pierre-Arnaud Grenade as its new president.
In his new role, Pierre-Arnaud Grenade will be responsible for expanding and enhancing the brand’s creative vitality, strengthening its financial structure, and providing new selective growth opportunities.
Pierre-Arnaud Grenade brings extensive brand management experience, having worked with brands such as Oxbow, Morgan, and Princesse Tam Tam. He is also a board member of the French Federation of Women’s Ready-to-Wear, as well as a founding partner of the investment fund Teampact Ventures.
This marks another collaboration between Pierre-Arnaud Grenade and L Catterton. During L Catterton’s 2015 investment in French fashion brand Ba&sh, Grenade served as the CEO and led the brand to achieve a sevenfold increase in sales over seven years, exceeding €320 million in revenue by 2022. The number of stores grew from 65 in Europe to 320 globally, with 65% of sales coming from international markets.
Helmut Lang
American designer Peter Do has stepped down as Creative Director of Helmut Lang, a high-end ready-to-wear brand under Japan’s Fast Retailing Group, parent company of Uniqlo.
Neither the reason for his departure nor a successor has been announced.
Helmut Lang’s Chairman, Kazumi Yanai, stated:
“Peter Do joined Helmut Lang in 2023, bringing a fresh perspective for a new generation and revitalizing the brand. He reinforced the brand’s reputation while respecting its minimalist roots and continuously pushing boundaries.”
Peter Do studied fashion design at the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) in New York and was the first recipient of the 2014 LVMH Graduate Prize. After graduation, he worked in the ready-to-wear atelier of Celine (then under LVMH) and later for Derek Lam, an American designer of Chinese descent.
In 2018, Peter Do launched his eponymous label and continued to oversee his personal brand while serving as Creative Director at Helmut Lang.
Perfect Moment
Luxury lifestyle brand Perfect Moment, known for its ski apparel, outerwear, swimwear, and activewear collections, has appointed Rosela Mitropoulos as Head of Business Development.
In this new role, Rosela Mitropoulos will oversee the formulation and execution of the brand’s global sales strategies across wholesale, online, and directly operated retail channels.
With over 15 years of experience in the fashion industry, Rosela Mitropoulos previously served as Business Development Officer at luxury womenswear brand Erdem, driving more than threefold growth by expanding wholesale distribution and opening new channels. She has also held senior roles at notable fashion companies, including Nicholas Kirkwood, Anya Hindmarch, and Vionnet, beginning her career at Roberto Cavalli and Donna Karan.
Perfect Moment was founded in 1984 by extreme sports filmmaker Thierry Donard in Chamonix, a renowned ski destination in the French Alps. The brand focuses on creating ski apparel that combines functionality and style, incorporating diverse design elements. Each piece undergoes rigorous testing by professionals to ensure superior comfort and performance.
In 2010, the brand was acquired by entrepreneurial couple Jane and Max Gottschalk, with Jane overseeing creative direction. Under her leadership, Perfect Moment retained its DNA while evolving its style, enhancing fit and functionality, and incorporating premium technical materials.
PVH Corp
U.S. fashion retail group PVH Corp has announced the appointment of Jesper Andersen to its board of directors and its Audit and Risk Management Committee.
Jesper Andersen is currently the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Lego Group. He brings exceptional financial acumen and deep experience in omnichannel and data-driven strategies.
With over 25 years of global leadership experience, Andersen has held CFO roles at Upfield and Beiersdorf and spent 20 years in financial leadership positions across Europe, Asia, and North America at Colgate-Palmolive.
Circulose (formerly Renewcell)
Swedish sustainable textile company Circulose (formerly Renewcell) has announced two key appointments:
- Helena Helmersson, former CEO of H&M Group, as Chair of the Board
- Jonatan Janmark, a partner at McKinsey & Company, as CEO
Helena Helmersson worked at H&M Group for a decade, serving as Chief Operating Officer before becoming CEO from January 2020 to January 2024.
The two leaders will work together to steer Circulose toward a promising future. The company filed for bankruptcy in February 2023 and was subsequently acquired by Swedish investment firm Altor in June. Following its restructuring, H&M Group remains one of its major investors.
Circulose, founded in 2012 by researchers at Stockholm’s KTH Royal Institute of Technology, produces Circulose®, a biodegradable textile fiber made from recycled cotton waste using a chemical process. The company collaborates with brands such as H&M, Bestseller, Tommy Hilfiger, and Ganni.
| Sources: FashionNetwork, Fashion Magazine, Luxe.CO
| Image Credit: Official brand websites
| Editor: LeZhi
