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Big Moves in Fashion & Media Industry: Loewe, Mugler, Dazed & More Shake Things Up
- Qui Joacin
- Mar 31
- 3 min read
This Week’s Must-Know Hires, Exits & Promotions in the Fashion & Media Industry
According to the Daily Front Row, if you love keeping up with the behind-the-scenes action in fashion and media industry, this week has been packed with major shake-ups. From top designer switches to editorial power moves, let’s break down all the latest industry updates—including some big names making career leaps.
Biggest Moves in Fashion: Loewe & Mugler’s New Creative Directors
One of the biggest headlines this week? Loewe and Mugler are both getting new creative leadership.
Jack McCollough & Lazaro Hernandez (the duo behind Proenza Schouler) are now officially at the creative helm of Loewe. Given their modern yet artistic approach to design, it’ll be interesting to see how they put their spin on the house’s heritage.
Miguel Castro Freitas is stepping in as Mugler’s new creative director, following Casey Cadwallader’s departure. Cadwallader played a huge role in shaping Mugler’s futuristic, body-hugging aesthetic—so will the brand stick to that vision or shake things up? Time will tell.
Editorial Shake-Ups: Dazed, Grazia USA & Hearst Make Big Changes
Fashion media is no stranger to constant change, and this week saw some major editorial shifts:
Dazed Magazine: Ted Stansfield is now Editor-in-Chief, and Imruh Asha has been named Fashion & Image Director. Meanwhile, Ib Kamara has left the company after serving as Editor-in-Chief.
Grazia USA & ICON America: David Ruff has taken over as Social Media Editor.
Marie Claire: Siena Gagliano is stepping in as the new Beauty Editor.
Robb Report: Justin Fenner is now Lifestyle Director, taking the lead on all things luxury living.
Hearst: Samuel Maude has been promoted to Content Strategy Manager for Social & Video, hinting at more digital expansion for the company.
Other Notable Media Moves:
People Magazine: Madison Goldberg is now a Digital News Writer.
The New York Post: Marissa Matozzo has joined as a Lifestyle Reporter.
Dotdash Meredith: Olivia Cigliano has been hired as a Commerce Writer for Partnerships.
Fairchild Media: Andre Claudio has taken on the role of Business Reporter for Strategic Content.
Who’s Saying Goodbye?
Alongside the hires and promotions, a few notable departures are making waves:
Francesca Amfitheatrof is no longer with Louis Vuitton.
Noah Silverstein has parted ways with TULA Skincare.
Stefanie Javorsky and ABC News have gone separate ways.
Daysia Tolentino has left NBC News.
PR & Brand Representation Shifts
In the world of brand representation, some fresh names are stepping in to handle big fashion, beauty, and lifestyle accounts:
Paul Wilmot Communications is now working with Moleskine.
Tractenberg & Co. has picked up Curlsmith and Flavia Lanini.
Foundation PR is now repping Point of View Beauty.
Infinity Creative Agency is taking on Facile.
LION VIP Relations is now handling Standard Procedure.
New Ventures: A Fashion Newsletter You’ll Want to Subscribe To
Fashion journalist Mario Abad has launched Mannish, a Substack newsletter dedicated exclusively to menswear. Expect deep dives into the business of men’s fashion, designer interviews, celebrity style analysis, and even some juicy industry gossip. If you’re into menswear, this is one to watch.
Final Thoughts: A Week of Game-Changing Moves
Whether it’s major shifts at top fashion houses, editorial shake-ups, or PR power moves, this week’s industry updates are setting the stage for some exciting changes. What do you think of Loewe and Mugler’s new creative directors? And which editorial move surprises you the most? Drop your thoughts in the comments!
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