Fashion’s Talent Tussle With Tech

Zara's First High-Low Brand Collaboration, Pucci's New Artistic Director

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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW TODAY: THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 More fashion brands are losing top executive talent to the technology sector. Zara is launching its first high-low brand collaboration with Dutch collective Kassl Editions. Ex-Louis Vuitton accessories creative director Camille Miceli is joining Pucci as artistic director. With a Kith collaboration timed to the US Open, sports equipment company Wilson is making a push into fashionable sportswear. James Whitner, owner of streetwear-focused retail company Whitaker Group, is launching his first in-house apparel collection for A Ma Maniére.

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WORKPLACE & TALENT Can Fashion Compete with Tech for Executive Talent? By Sheena Butler-Young

With some of the industry's top executives flocking to tech giants like Google and Slack, it's going to take more than a sleek office and brand cache to bring them back. READ MORE

TOPICS Zara Enters High-Low Collaboration Space With Kassl Editions Collection By Tamison O'Connor The Spanish company's tie-up with the Dutch collective, best known for its $900 utilitarian coats and luxe padded Pillow Bags, will span ready-to-wear and home goods and debut at this year's Salone del Mobile. READ MORE

RETAIL Why Wilson Is Betting on Fashion By Joan Kennedy Best known for tennis rackets, basketballs and baseball bats, the sports equipment company has its sights set on a future in sportswear with buzzy collaborations and periodic product drops. READ MORE

Camille Miceli Named Artistic Director of Pucci READ MORE

Streetwear Maven James Whitner Launches A Ma Maniére's First In-House Line READ MORE

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