FASHION INDUSTRY NEWS – WEDNESDAY

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LVMH: ANISH MELWANI TO HEAD NORTH AMERICAN SUBSIDIARY – FashionMag
“Anish Melwani has been appointed CEO of LVMH Inc., the US-based subsidiary of luxury group LVMH. He will “be responsible for the development of LVMH activities in North America”, according to a statement released by the French group. This nomination will be effective from January 4th.”

HOW SOKO’S BEAUTIFUL JEWELRY LINE IS HELPING TO BUILD A SCHOOL – Huffington Post
“Feel-good fashion never goes out of style. And we’re not talking about cozy, luxurious fabrics –we’re referring to products that give back. Our latest obsession is the simple yet stunning jewelry by Soko.”

M.O.A. TEAMS WITH DISNEY ON MICKEY MOUSE SNEAKER CAPSULE COLLECTION – Footwear News
“M.O.A. is bringing a little Disney magic to its spring ’16 collection. The Italian footwear brand — whose name stands for Master of Arts — is partnering with the entertainment giant on a special capsule of adult sneakers featuring Mickey Mouse.”

COACH IS FIXING THE MISTAKES THAT UNDERMINED ITS BUSINESS – Business Insider
“Coach made a classic mistake. Looking to exploit its popularity, the company fell into a trap that’s snagged many high-flying retail brands: It expanded fast, opened outlet stores, and started to offer discounts to keep customers coming back.”

ARIANA GRANDE IS MAC’S NEW VIVA GLAM SPOKESWOMAN – Pret-a-Reporter
“MAC Cosmetics has announced its 2016 Viva Glam spokeswoman, and considering the string of pop stars who have fronted the annual campaign since it began — Lady Gaga, Cyndi Lauper and Nicki Minaj, to name a few — this year’s name does not come as a big surprise.”