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Monday, August 24

Designer and Luxury

WWD Honors to Recognize Goldfarb, Ackermann, Rider and Zankov

The annual gala event, which will be held Oct. 27, will give WWD Honors to G-III's Morris Goldfarb, Haider Ackermann of Tom Ford, Michael Rider of Celine and Henry Zankov.

Jewelry

Tiffany & Co. and USTA Extend Nearly 40-year U.S. Open Partnership

The jeweler has renewed its longtime role as the U.S. Open’s official trophy crafter and will return to the tournament with its fourth consecutive pop-up experience.

Markets

Skims Elevates Kim Schraub to Chief Brand Officer and Names Erin Magee Chief Design Officer

Both positions are firsts for the brand.

Human Resources

Lululemon Promotes China Head to Lead APAC, Hires Former Louis Vuitton Executive for Regional Role

The appointments cement a unified APAC leadership structure.

Fashion Features

Harlem’s Fashion Row Reveals Honorees for 19th Annual Fashion Show & Style Awards

The event will take place Sept. 8 at The Glasshouse in New York.

Retail

Gap Inc.’s Fashion Week ‘Encore’ Takeover

The company’s Encore loyalty program was launched last February with richer perks and points than the previous one.

Legal

CaaStle Founder Christine Hunsicker Sentenced to Five Years in Prison

Hunsicker, who founded the fashion technology platform, was found guilty of bilking investors out of $300 million.