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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The Barneys Bloodbath Begins

There's a new sheriff in town and as we reported yesterday, the bloodbath at Barneys New York is underway. In an abrupt and tiny announcement yesterday, the retailer said Julie Gilhart and Judy Collinson (the two top women's fashion execs who combined have spent nearly 40 years at Barneys) up and left the company "to …

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Gucci Shakeup. CEO Mark Lee To Step Down

This is almost as big as Tom Ford leaving in 2003. Gucci CEO Mark Lee is stepping down as president and chief executive officer of the Italian luxury brand, effective December 31. In his four-year tenure, Lee grew Gucci revenues 46%. According to WWD Lee will be succeeded by Bottega Veneta president and ceo Patrizio …

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