Headhunters expect fewer top creative searches at marquee brands and suggest that designers, idled by the shuffle, might migrate to the high street, technology companies — or China's burgeoning fashion landscape.
The former chief merchandising officer of Bergdorf Goodman, a division of Saks Global, hopes to join the Seattle-based Nordstrom Inc. but is entangled in a legal battle over alleged contract violations.
Confirming a WWD report, L Catterton remains the majority shareholder, while Rams Global, Mathias Facchini, who helms Swinger International and is the owner of the Genny brand, and SRI Group are investing in the Italian fashion brand.