On June 1, the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) announced the appointment of Allison Sarofim as the new Chair of Friends of the CFDA.
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Paris-based diamond jewelry house Messika has announced the appointment of South Korean actor and model Lee Soo Hyuk as its newest Maison Ambassador.
Italian luxury menswear house ZEGNA has announced the appointment of French football star Ousmane Dembélé, forward for Paris Saint-Germain and the French national team, as its new Global Brand Ambassador.
On May 28, French luxury maison Lanvin announced the appointment of Barbara Werschine as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
On May 27, American fashion brand Diane von Furstenberg (DVF) announced the appointment of New York-based designer Henry Zankov as its new Artistic Director. The role marks the first time in the brand’s 54-year history that the position has been established.
On May 26, French fashion label Isabel Marant announced the appointment of Catherine Jacquet as its new Managing Director and CEO.
On May 19, Gap Inc. announced the appointment of Donald Kohler as Global Brand President and CEO of Banana Republic.
Spanish luxury house LOEWE announced the winners of the “LOEWE FOUNDATION Craft Prize 2026,” the brand’s internationally recognized award celebrating innovation, artistry, and excellence in contemporary craft.
Italian luxury maison Loro Piana announced the winners of the 2026 edition of the Loro Piana Knit Design Award on May 14, marking the 10th anniversary of the initiative dedicated to supporting the next generation of knitwear talent.
U.S. fashion rental company Rent the Runway announced on May 13 that co-founder and CEO Jennifer Hyman will step down from her role, marking a major leadership transition for the company as it continues to expand beyond fashion rental into AI, media, and B2B platform businesses.