Kenzo
LVMH-owned brand Kenzo has appointed Charlotte Coupé as Chief Executive Officer, effective May 1.
Charlotte Coupé is currently the Director of Menswear Ready-to-Wear at Louis Vuitton.
In her new role, Coupé will leverage her extensive fashion expertise and leadership skills to further enhance the brand’s visibility and continue its modernization and expansion efforts. LVMH stated, “Her genuine passion for products, deep understanding of fashion, and ability to work with iconic and innovative creative directors—particularly at Louis Vuitton—have made significant contributions to the extraordinary growth of the menswear ready-to-wear category.”
Coupé succeeds Sylvain Blanc, who is leaving the company to pursue new opportunities, and she will report to Sidney Toledano, Senior Advisor to Bernard Arnault, Chairman and CEO of LVMH.
Gianvito Rossi
Italian luxury footwear brand Gianvito Rossi, under Swiss group Richemont, has appointed Costanzo Ruocco as Chief Executive Officer, effective April 1.
Ruocco most recently served as the brand’s Chief Operating Officer. In his new role, he will lead the brand, elevate its visibility, and expand its global business while remaining committed to excellence and artisanal craftsmanship. He will report to Philippe Fortunato, CEO of Richemont’s Fashion and Accessories Maisons.
With over 20 years of experience in the fashion industry, Ruocco has spent the last five years at Gianvito Rossi. Since joining in 2019, he has played a key role in company operations and strategic development. He is a graduate of the London School of Economics (LSE).
Meanwhile, brand founder Gianvito Rossi has been appointed Chairman of the company and will continue to serve as Creative Director and a member of the Board of Directors.
Macy’s / Capri Holdings
Luxury department store Macy’s has announced several executive changes:
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Thomas Edwards has been appointed Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer of Macy’s, effective June 22.
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Barbie Cameron, Chief Stores Officer, will report directly to Chairman and CEO Tony Spring, effective June 22.
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Maly Bernstein, CEO of Bluemercury, will report to Olivier Bron, CEO of Bloomingdale’s, effective May 1.
Meanwhile, current CFO and COO Adrian Mitchell will remain in his role until June 21 to ensure a smooth transition.
Thomas Edwards is currently Executive Vice President, CFO, and COO at U.S. fashion group Capri Holdings. He will officially depart in June. Rajal Mehta, currently CFO of Michael Kors, will serve as Capri’s interim CFO.
While at Capri, Edwards led the integration of acquired brands Versace and Jimmy Choo and helped build the company’s shared services and infrastructure. Previously, he held executive roles at Brinker International, Wyndham Worldwide, and Kraft Foods. Edwards holds a bachelor’s degree in economics and an MBA from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.
Blenders Eyewear
Chase Fisher, founder of California-based digital eyewear brand Blenders Eyewear, part of Italian luxury eyewear group Safilo, has stepped down as CEO and will be succeeded by Jack Gray.
With nearly two decades of experience building and expanding global brands, Jack Gray will use his expertise in his new role to drive brand growth, innovation, and community engagement.
Gray previously worked at adidas for over 13 years, most recently as Senior Director of U.S. Basketball Business. He also served as Chief Marketing Officer at Ladder, the sports supplement brand co-founded by LeBron James and Arnold Schwarzenegger, and held executive roles at French freeskiing brand Black Crows and at Parks Project.
Moving forward, Chase Fisher will serve as the brand’s ambassador, focusing on community engagement, expanding brand influence, and enhancing its presence in the sports and retail sectors.
Blenders Eyewear was founded in 2012 by surf coach Chase Fisher in San Diego, California. The brand primarily produces men’s and women’s sunglasses and sports goggles and has a loyal following among surfers in Southern California and along the West Coast. In 2019, Safilo acquired a 70% stake in the company and completed its majority acquisition in June 2020.
｜Source: Official press releases, SGB Media, Fashion Network
｜Image Credit: Company websites, personal social media accounts
｜Editor: LeZhi
