Tag: chief-executive
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Selfridges launches ‘The Body Studio’
The holistic concept features state-of-the-art private changing rooms with three-way “total vision” mirrors and a new “zero-tape” fitting service that sees expert consultants assess a woman's body measurements by eye only. The space also includes a ‘knicker bar' where customers can pick and mix their underwear, which is forecast to retail 33,000 pairs of knickers…
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Burberry dazzles, Kane surprises at London Fashion Week
British fashion giant Burberry Prorsum put the sparkle into London Fashion Week Monday, before Scottish designer Christopher Kane took his star-studded audience on a journey into the bizarre. Burberry chief executive Christopher Bailey said the collection, which will be drip fed into stores from June, was inspired by a “patchwork” of influences. “The collection is…
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Kit and Ace, Lululemon founder’s new venture, fires 10 percent of HQ staff
By Julie Gordon VANCOUVER (Reuters) – Kit and Ace, the retail start-up launched by Lululemon Athletica Inc founder Chip Wilson’s family, has laid off roughly 10 percent of staff at its Vancouver headquarters, as the closely-held company slows its rapid pace of expansion. “Like other tech start-ups, we are in a constant pursuit of learning,…
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Luxury goods maker Chanel says CEO Chiquet is leaving: NYT
(Reuters) – French luxury goods maker Chanel said on Wednesday that Chief Executive Maureen Chiquet will leave the company by the end of January, the New York Times reported.
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Christopher Bailey’s Claridge’s Christmas tree revealed
Fashion designer Christopher Bailey has been getting into the festive spirit with his latest project — a Christmas tree for Claridge's hotel in London. The Burberry Chief Creative and Chief Executive Officer's “Claridge's Christmas Tree 2015” has been unveiled in the hotel lobby, and the result is in striking contrast to the art deco design…