Source: WWD
Summary
Versace has named Emily Webster as its new chief design officer. Webster, who joined Versace in 2017 as vice president of accessories, will oversee all product categories in her new role. She reports to Donatella Versace. Webster’s promotion is part of the brand’s strategy to strengthen its design team. According to Versace, Webster will work closely with the design team to create cohesive collections.
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The look feels familiar.
Versace’s new chief design officer, Emily Webster, is the latest example of a brand elevating an internal candidate to a top design role. This move echoes the appointments of Kim Jones at Dior and Daniel Lee at Bottega Veneta. Webster’s promotion is also reminiscent of the 90s and early 2000s when brands like Gucci and Prada promoted from within. The cycle repeats as Versace seeks to strengthen its design identity.
Author: Evan Null
