Simon Doonan Out At Barneys?

Simon Doonan Is the sign of the fashion apocalypse? Barneys New York without Simon Doonan? That seems to be the unfortunate case as The New York Post reported late yesterday that Doonan, the amicable creative director for Barneys—made famous by his whimsical window displays and velvety voice—has been "promoted" to the position of Creative Ambassador-at-Large. …

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Designer Dish. Zac Posen's Mom Steps Down

Zac and Susan Posen It seems to be the season of change these days at Zac Posen. The designer's mother and longtime business partner, Susan Posen, has decided to step down from her post in the company. Susan Posen had recently taken on he role of ceo at her son's label, but now she's relieving …

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Designer Dish. Chantal Bacon Exits Betsey Johnson

Betsey Johnson and Chantal Bacon Designer Betsey Johnson will be losing her ceo and longtime business partner Chantal Bacon, after almost 30 years with the company. The news was made official on Monday, WWD reported, just a month after Steve Madden Ltd. revealed it had taken over a $48.8 million defaulted loan to Betsey Johnson …

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Martin + Osa President Exits

  President of Martin + Osa Laura Dubin-Wander has left the company. An American Eagle spokeswoman, a division of the company, confirmed the departure and though a new president was not name, CEO Chuck Chupein assumed her duties. Dubin-Wander had been president of Martin + Osa since April of 2007. With previous jobs at Victoria's …

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