For 80 years the Fashion Scholarship Fund has been a leader in fostering talent across the fashion industry. This year, its 10-week Summer Scholarship Series virtual program featured an array of conversations from leaders in their respective fields. The program consisted of two parts: workforce preparedness sessions and masterclasses. The 2025 edition of the Summer…
Condé Nast has tapped Aaron Kransdorf as vice president, fashion and luxury, U.S. sales and global accounts. He begins in mid-September. Kransdorf, who succeeds Susan Cappa, returns to Condé Nast to lead Vogue’s revenue and will manage the U.S. business and global key accounts. Cappa, who resigned in June, had been in the role since…
Rebecca Sanhueza has been appointed president of WME Fashion, overseeing a global fashion portfolio that includes Art+ Commerce, IMG Models and The Wall Group. Her new role will be in addition to her role as president of Nonscripted Content for WME Group. As president of WME Fashion, Sanhueza succeeds Susan Plagemann, who is exiting the…
Kellwood Co. introduced a new brand, City Blues, a women’s collection inspired by city life at attainable price points for fall 2025. The brand, which features elevated essentials and a strong focus on denim, was shipped to 200 points of sale this month including Nordstrom, Dillard’s, Von Maur, Boscov’s as well as Stitch Fix. The…
American Exchange Group, a leader in accessories design, licensing and manufacturing, has acquired Venus, a heritage women’s fashion brand. Founded in 1984 and headquartered in Jacksonville, Fla., Venus manufactures vacation-ready swimwear and versatile wardrobe staples including dresses, tops, denim, sweaters shoes and accessories. Venus has had a long-standing presence in both e-commerce and catalogue retail….
J.Lindeberg, the Stockholm-based sport and lifestyle brand, will introduce a women’s ready-to-wear collection launching in spring 2026. The brand, known for its golf, ski and tennis apparel, has established a foundation in womenswear through high-performance collections. The new ready-to-wear builds on that momentum, offering a versatile wardrobe designed for modern women whose lives are constantly…
Cinq à Sept has headed West. The company has opened its first West Coast boutique at Fashion Island in Newport Beach, Calif. The Cinq à Sept Fashion Island store is the most recent development in the brand’s growing retail footprint, with its first store opening in New York City’s SoHo neighborhood in 2023, and in Miami at…
WME Fashion has begun the second cycle of its incubator program designed to offer opportunities to individuals from all backgrounds pursuing creative and executive careers in fashion. “Now more than ever, we need programs that uplift diverse voices, create opportunities and provide access to education and training in fashion,” said Ali Bird, senior vice president,…
Amanda Smith, chief executive officer of Fairchild Media Group, has been appointed board president of the Fashion Scholarship Fund. She succeeds John Tighe, president of Tailored Brands, who has successfully completed his two-year term leading the FSF board. “During her distinguished service on the FSF board, Amanda has consistently demonstrated her commitment to the educational…
The fashion and retail industries are grappling with mounting challenges as new tariffs and a shifting global trade landscape create widespread uncertainty. In the latest episode of WWD Voices’ “From the Newsroom, host Arthur Zaczkiewicz sat down with Kate Nishimura of Sourcing Journal and Evan Clark of WWD to make sense of the chaos behind…