On December 8, UNCAGED Innovations, a biomaterials company developing sustainable grain-based leather alternatives, announced that Academy Award–winning actor and prominent animal welfare advocate Natalie Portman has joined the company as a strategic partner.
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On December 8, California-based luxury fashion retailer FWRD (under REVOLVE Group, Inc.) announced the appointment of Rosie Huntington-Whiteley—internationally renowned model and entrepreneur—as its new Fashion Director.
On December 5, Italian luxury menswear house Brioni announced the departure of its design director Norbert Stumpfl, who has led the brand’s creative direction for the past seven years since his appointment in 2018.
On December 4, it was revealed that Dario Vitale, the creative director of Versace, will leave the brand just a few months after taking on the position.
LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton has confirmed that Matteo De Rosa has stepped down from his role as CEO of Métiers d’Art, the division he has led since 2021.
Luxury maison Dior has announced the appointment of American artist 070 Shake as its newest brand ambassador.
On November 29, CHANEL announced that artist A$AP Rocky has been appointed as the maison’s newest brand ambassador.
Amid ongoing restructuring in the global luxury e-commerce market, LuxExperience B.V., the digital multi-brand luxury group, announced that it has appointed Francis Belin as the new CEO of Mytheresa.
The luxury maison Dior has announced the appointment of two rising stars from Thailand — Sirilak Kwong (known as Lingling) and Kornnaphat Sethratanapong (known as Orm) — as its newest brand ambassadors.
Messika, the Parisian diamond jewelry maison beloved by global celebrities and known for pushing the boundaries of modern jewelry expression—including its high jewelry runway shows during Paris Fashion Week—has released its 2025 holiday campaign.