On September 4, French luxury maison Dior announced that actress Mikey Madison has been appointed as its new ambassador.
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On September 3, Japanese designer Soshi Otsuki, the creative force behind the brand Soshiotsuki, was awarded the 2025 LVMH Prize for Young Fashion Designers.
On September 2, New York’s renowned luxury brand Proenza Schouler announced the appointment of Jamaican-born designer Rachel Scott, founder of Diotima, as its new creative director.
On September 2, Vogue US announced that Chloe Malle has been appointed as the new Head of Editorial Content.
On August 21, UNIQLO announced that Academy Award-winning actor Cate Blanchett has been named its new Global Brand Ambassador.
On August 20, Italian luxury fashion house Valentino SpA announced the appointment of Riccardo Bellini as its new chief executive officer, effective September 1.
Jacopo Venturini is stepping down as chief executive officer of Italian luxury brand Valentino, WWD revealed on Thursday, August 14. His last day in the role was August 13.
On August 6, Prada Group announced the promotion of Christopher Bugg to the newly established role of Chief Communication Officer.
On July 31 (Milan), it was announced that Serge Brunschwig, who was appointed CEO of Jil Sander and Chief Strategy Officer of its parent company OTB Group in February 2025, will step down from both roles after just six months.
With the recent departure of Anna Wintour, the iconic figure of the fashion world, from her role as Editor-in-Chief of U.S. Vogue, speculation has been mounting both inside and outside the industry over who will succeed her.