Welcome back, chicettes! While you were busy jet-setting over the holiday, the media and fashion worlds still turned. But we’ve got it covered…For instance, who’s running social media at SELF? Which editrix left Harper’s Bazaar for Maxim? Which CEO joined Cushnie et Ochs? Who exited Burberry? And who’s running HL Group? Here’s all you missed…
Simon Holloway, formerly creative director at Hogan, has been named creative director at Agnona, a division of the Ermenegildo Zegna Group.
Liz Baker Plosser, formerly fitness director at SELF, has been named deputy editor.
Lucy Silberman, formerly managing editor at Harper’s Bazaar, has been named managing editor at Maxim.
Denice S. Pigott, president at DSPIGOTT, has been named PR director at HARBISON.
Don Witkowski, formerly vice president of merchandising at John Varvatos, has been named president of men’s at Michael Kors, effective January 4, 2016.
Charlotte David, formerly general manager and director of development at BETC, has been named executive vice president of communication and international executive committee member at Hermès.
Christina Chen, formerly PR director at Alexander Wang, has left the company.
Adam Douglas, formerly publicist for men’s and home at Gilt, has been named PR manager at VINCE.
Caitlyn Welch, formerly marketing and events coordinator at Versace, has been named event manager in the U.S.
Stacie Gillian, formerly managing director at HL Group, has been named vice president.
Kenny Thapoung, formerly social media editor at Marie Claire, has been named social media manager at SELF.
Matthew O’Toole, formerly associate business editor at Harper’s Bazaar, has been named has senior business editor.
Elizabeth Luby, formerly senior PR manager, womenswear Americas at Burberry, has left the company.
Max McCormack, formerly senior account manager at Agentry PR, has been named PR director at HL Group.
Peter Arnold, formerly CEO at Cynthia Rowley, has been named CEO at Cushnie et Ochs.
Megan Nolan, formerly sales director of international fashion at Who What Wear, has been named head of digital at V, V Man, and CR Fashion Book.
Michelle Kelly, formerly president at Lilly Pulitzer, has been named group CEO at parent company, Oxford Industries.
Samantha Jacob, formerly PR coordinator at VINCE, has left the company.
Kate Storey, formerly deputy features editor at the New York Post, has been named news editor at Hearst Digital Media.
Maggie Hund, formerly senior account director at HL Group, has been named lifestyle and design director at Black Frame.
Susannah Frankel, formerly fashion features director at AnOther, has been named editor in chief, effective January 2016.
Meaghan Gibbons, formerly PR associate manager at Gilt, has been named associate manager of PR and marketing at Rent the Runway.
Amanda Smith, formerly associate publisher at The New York Times, has been named head of sales at Condé Nast Traveler.
Priscilla Quaye, formerly account coordinator at Exposure America, has left the company.
Megan Fulton, formerly assistant at Aeffe , has been named account executive at Seventh House PR.
Alphonso Reed, formerly freelance publicity assistant at Agentry PR, has been named account executive at Seventh House PR.
Jaton Brady, formerly intern at BPCM, has been named account executive at Seventh House PR.
Lisa Cericola, formerly features editor at Food Network Magazine, has been named senior food editor at Southern Living.
Leslie Barrie, formerly health editor at All You, has been named health editor at Woman’s Day.
Stephanie Tuck, formerly senior vice president at DKC PR, has been named VP of PR and communications at POPSUGAR.
Tara Dillon, formerly account executive at Harrison & Shriftman, has been named account executive at Full Picture.
Will Davis, formerly senior account manager at Nadine Johnson & Associates, has been named senior account supervisor at John Doe.
Erin Brunner, formerly account manager at THINK PR, has been named lifestyle director at LFB Media Group.
Shana Hale, formerly creative director of advertising at Better Homes and Gardens, has been named creative director at The Trade Desk.
Laura Neroulias has been named account executive at Harrison & Shriftman.
Jamie Holloway, formerly global PR director at Citizens of Humanity, has been named associate fashion director at Bollare.
Samantha Jacob, formerly PR coordinator at VINCE, has been named PR specialist at StreetEasy.
Margo Zeve, formerly account executive at LaForce + Stevens, has been named press officer at Restoration Hardware.
Sweety Ghuman, formerly account executive at Karbo Communications, has been named account executive at Demonstrate PR.
Mark Robinson, formerly executive editor at Wired, has been named editor in chief at Epic Magazine.
Victoria Rainone, formerly senior account executive at Ketchum, has been named senior account executive at Demonstrate PR.
Jane Lim, formerly digital publicist at KCD, has joined the digital division at NEXT Management.
Jaime David, formerly senior director of PR at Starworks Group, has left the company.
Beatrice Saffre, formerly media manager at Assouline, has left the company.
Emmanuelle Groc-Mentor, formerly PR and events coordinator at Karla Otto, has been named media manager at Assouline.
Kori Mallett, formerly PR manager at Elaine Turner, has left the company.
Caragh Wilson, formerly vice president of creative at The RunThrough, has left the company.
Grace Yoon, formerly executive assistant at Krupp Group, has been named production associate at KCD.
Plus!
The Yeaton Group announces its representation of Katharine Walker Fine Jewelry.
Williamson PR & Showroom announces partnership with Freemans Sporting Club and representation of Carson Street.
Violetta Group announces its representation of PRYMA and GLAMSQUAD.
John Doe announces its representation of Equinox.
SHO + CO announces its representation of Victoria Beckham for VIP Services.
Communiqué announces its U.S. representation of M.i.h Jeans.
Kelly Kepner PR announces its representation of Love Culture.
Kucerak & Co announces its representation of Co+Co and Inspired Luxe.
THINK PR announces its representation of Face Place New York.
SPR announces its representation of Body Aware.
ONE PR announces its representation of Stoned Immaculate.
The Woods & Co announces its representation of Blanc Noir.
Purple PR announces its representation of Eyeko.
PR Consulting announces its North American representation of Trademark in North Americ.
MCC announces its representation of The St. Regis Dubai.
Lawlor Media Group announces its representation of Gladys Knight, Artisanal Fromagerie Bistro, and Supernova Ball Drop 2016 at Novotel New York.
Delinlee Delovely PR / Linlee Allen announces its representation of Voiage Jewelry and Sonia Boyajian.
INDUSTRY GROUP announces its representation of HANEY.
Paul Wilmot Communications announces its representation of Cushnie et Ochs.
The JGO Agency announces its U.S. representation of We are Pop Culture.
Demonstrate PR announces its representation of Skinnygirl Daily and Cool Effect.
JJB PR announces its representation of Annick Goutal.
PR Consulting announces its representation of Grindr.
Emerge Ltd announces its global representation of Motel.
Behrman Communications announces its representation of Camille Rose Naturals.
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