Bosideng
Chinese down apparel group Bosideng has appointed renowned British designer Kim Jones as the Creative Director of its newly launched premium urban line, AREAL.
The two parties will collaborate to unveil the AREAL line. “The launch of the brand-new AREAL premium urban line is not only a brilliant extension of Bosideng’s presence in the businesswear sector, but also elevates high-end business fashion to a new dimension with its outstanding technological strength and design philosophy,” Bosideng stated in its press release.
Bosideng explained that “Area” symbolizes an undefined domain, while “Real” represents genuine insight and a spirit of extreme exploration. Drawing inspiration from the brand’s heritage and achievements, Kim Jones integrates top-tier windproof, waterproof, and thermal performance with artistic and cultural elements, transforming them into forward-looking designs. The line captures the interplay of China’s unique natural landscapes and urban rhythms, reinterpreted through a sculptor’s perspective to present a new philosophy of winter wear. The entire collection features modular, transformable layering designs that transcend the limitations of time and space, enabling each piece to function as an intelligent module capable of adapting to dynamic environments—building an artistic business wardrobe for multifaceted settings and identities.
Kim Jones most recently served as Artistic Director of Menswear at French luxury brand Dior under the LVMH Group, a role he left in January this year.
Kim Jones studied graphic design and photography at Camberwell College of Arts and later earned a master’s degree in menswear from Central Saint Martins. After graduation, he launched his own label and worked with brands including Umbro, Topman, Mulberry, and Hugo Boss. In 2008, he became Creative Director of British luxury brand Dunhill, owned by Richemont. In 2011, he joined Louis Vuitton as Men’s Artistic Director and moved to Dior in 2018, holding the position until January 2024. From 2022 to 2024, he also served as Artistic Director of Womenswear at Fendi. In October 2020, he was awarded the Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE).
Porsche
Porsche has announced that CEO Oliver Blume will step down from his role, with Michael Leiters set to take over effective January 1, 2026.
Above: Oliver Blume and Michael Leiters
Oliver Blume will continue to serve as CEO of Porsche’s parent company, Volkswagen Group, a role he has held since 2022 following Herbert Diess’s resignation. He has been CEO of Porsche since 2015 and will remain at Volkswagen Group through the end of 2030.
Michael Leiters most recently served as CEO of McLaren, a position he assumed in 2022. Before that, he spent over eight years as Chief Technology Officer at Ferrari. From 2000 to 2013, he worked at Porsche for 13 years, playing a key role in product development and projects such as the Cayenne.
LVMH Fragrances and Beauty Division
French luxury conglomerate LVMH has promoted Romain Spitzer to CEO and President of its Fragrance Group LVMH Beauty division. His new responsibilities include overseeing the brands Maison Francis Kurkdjian, Acqua di Parma, Loewe Perfumes, and Officine Universelle Buly 1803.
Romain Spitzer currently serves as CEO of LVMH Fragrance Brands, managing Parfums Givenchy and Kenzo Parfums. As of March 2024, he has also overseen new business initiatives within this division.
In his expanded role, Spitzer will continue to lead LVMH Fragrance Brands as CEO while also overseeing the Fragrance Group LVMH Beauty.
His responsibilities will include enhancing synergies across core markets, operational execution, manufacturing, and talent development, while respecting each brand’s creative and strategic independence and fostering agile cross-functional collaboration.
With over 30 years of experience in the beauty industry, Spitzer began his career at Guerlain and later worked at Jean Paul Gaultier Parfums and Yves Saint Laurent Beauty. He joined Parfums Christian Dior in 2006, where he rose to become General Manager of Europe. In 2016, he was appointed CEO of Parfums Givenchy and took on oversight of Kenzo Parfums in 2019.
| Source: Official press releases, FashionNetwork
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| Editor: LeZhi
