Ralph Lauren hires CFO from rival luxury retailer Coach Inc

(Reuters) – Ralph Lauren Corp has appointed former Coach Inc executive Jane Nielsen as chief financial offer, two days after announcing a sweeping plan to lower costs and revive sales growth at the luxury fashion brand. Nielsen will replace Robert Madore, who has been the CFO since April 2015, Ralph Lauren said on Thursday. Ralph Lauren, which owns the Polo and Lauren brands, said on Tuesday it was cutting about 1,000 jobs and closing 50 stores.

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Emilio Pucci channels effortless chic for Resort 2017 collection

The Italian fashion house is the latest luxury label to present its Resort 2017 collection, which gives the signature style of Emilio Pucci a contemporary and eccentric flavor. The result is a collection splashed with bright, colorful patterns — echoing the brand's historic style — and with light, flowing silhouettes that capture the season's effortlessly chic vibe. A fresh holiday vibe is in the air at Emilio Pucci, breezing into the season with a light, uplifting Resort 2017 collection.

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Style Notes: Marc Jacobs Models Take a Tumble; Vogue’s $200 VIP Subscription

Keep up with Thursday’s style news.

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