New York-based fashion brand Area has announced the appointment of Nicholas Aburn as its new creative director, following the departure of Piotrek Panszczyk, the brand’s co-founder and former creative director.
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On February 6, luxury fashion house Gucci announced the end of its collaboration with Creative Director Sabato De Sarno.
On February 5, NIGO®︎, a pioneer in fashion and culture, was announced as the new Creative Director of FamilyMart.
Dior has officially announced that actress and singer Anna Sawai has joined the house as its latest brand ambassador.
On February 3, Italian luxury brand Salvatore Ferragamo announced that its current CEO, Marco Gobbetti, will step down on March 6, 2025.
Influencer Corporate Natalie (@Corporate Natalie), known for her humorous takes on corporate culture, has launched a new workwear line for women.
On January 31, it was announced that Kim Jones would be stepping down as the artistic director of Dior Homme. Since his appointment in 2018, he has led the men’s collection, establishing a unique style that fuses classic and modern elements.
On January 29, Maison Margiela announced the appointment of Glenn Martens as its new creative director.
On January 27, the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) and the New York-based fashion brand Veronica Beard announced the launch of a new scholarship program, the CFDA x Veronica Beard Creative Futures Scholarship.
On January 25, Junichi Abe, founder and creative director of the Japanese fashion brand Kolor, announced his resignation following the Fall/Winter 2025 collection.