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Carven said Mark Thomas will leave the house at the end of April 2026 to pursue other opportunities. Thomas joined Carven in 2023 and was promoted to design director in March 2025 following Louise Trotter’s exit. The house added that its next steps would be announced later in 2026, and that its next show is planned for SS27.
April 2, 2026
Courrèges has appointed Drew Henry as artistic director, with the former Burberry senior design director set to join in May 2026 and debut for the house in September during Paris Fashion Week.
March 30, 2026
Mulberry has appointed Christopher Kane as creative director, with the Scottish designer set to relaunch the brand’s women’s ready-to-wear and debut in September 2026 during London Fashion Week.
March 26, 2026
Oakley has appointed Matthew M. Williams as creative director of apparel, footwear and accessories, signalling broader ambitions across performance and lifestyle.
March 26, 2026
Courrèges has parted ways with Nicolas Di Felice after five years, ending a tenure that gave the house a clear, contemporary edge while marking the next transition for both brand and designer.
March 24, 2026
Zara announced a two-year creative partnership with John Galliano to “re-author” Zara’s archive. The first collection is scheduled to arrive in September 2026.
March 17, 2026
Etro has no named creative director after Marco De Vincenzo’s mutually agreed exit, tied to a new strategic phase for the brand.
March 12, 2026
Nina Ricci has no named creative director after Harris Reed departed for his own label, Harris Reed.
March 11, 2026
Zadig & Voltaire appointed Dan Sablon as creative director. Joined from Vogue France. Replaced Cecilia Bönström.
February 24, 2026
Bally has no named creative director after Simone Bellotti departed for Jil Sander.
February 21, 2026
Noah appointed Brendon Babenzien as creative director, returning to the brand from J.Crew.
February 17, 2026
J.Crew has no named creative director after Brendon Babenzien departed for his own label, Noah.
February 16, 2026
Versace appointed Pieter Mulier as chief creative officer. Joined from Alaïa. Replaced Dario Vitale.
February 5, 2026
Alaïa has no named creative director after Pieter Mulier departed for Versace.
January 30, 2026
Records Stefano Gabbana's resignation as chair, effective 1 January 2026, with CEO Alfonso Dolce taking over as chair while Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana remained in charge of creative direction.
January 1, 2026
