Roberto Cavalli confirms departure of creative director Peter Dundas

Designer house Roberto Cavalli SpA has parted ways with its creative director Peter Dundas, a little over a year and a half since his appointment at the Florence-based company. Dundas, who had previously worked with designer brands such as Emanuel Ungaro, Emilo Pucci and Dolce & Gabbana, was appointed to the creative helm of Cavalli in March 2015. Commenting on Dundas's departure, Roberto Cavalli CEO Gian Giacomo Ferraris confirmed the exit and thanked Dundas for “his contribution to the brand,” WWD reported.

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Ex-top model holds fashion world to account on anorexia 

It was the stuff of dreams: walking down a Paris street one day to walking the runway as a top 20 model in the world's fashion capital. In just a few months Dauxerre was battling anorexia, eating three apples a day and sipping diet colas in an effort to maintain her elite model status. “But they said to me, 'In September, you're starting Fashion Week.

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Chanel, global chief exec part company over strategy

French luxury brand Chanel on Wednesday said its global chief executive officer Maureen Chiquet would leave the company at the end of January due to “differences of opinion” over strategic direction. American Chiquet, 52, has held the post since 2007. The brand is famed for its creative director Karl Lagerfeld, perfumes such as Chanel No 5 and its distinctive quilted handbags.

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