ASOS names insider Izzard to top finance role

There’s a big new promotion coming to the ASOS management team. The digital fashion retail giant on Tuesday (17 June) announced the “strategic leadership transition” with Aaron Izzard moving up to chief financial officer and executive director, effective 1 July, from director of group finance.  He succeeds Dave Murray who will be stepping down as…

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Valentino Garavani launches Vain bag campaign, Roger Vivier celebrates pre-fall collection

Two key European luxury labels have launched new campaigns with Valentino Garavani and Roger Vivier launching new creative marketing drives in the accessories and footwear sectors. Following the recent launch of the Nellcôte bag campaign, Maison Valentino now continues its storytelling journey with the unveiling of the second chapter: the Valentino Garavani Vain bag campaign.  Conceived…

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Stone tools help monkeys thrive in hostile habitats

Capuchins can use stone tools to access food Roland Seitre/NaturePL Critically endangered golden-bellied capuchins (Sapajus xanthosternos) are more widespread than researchers previously thought, and stone tools might be the secret to their success. Although golden-bellied capuchins are usually found in the humid Atlantic Forest of eastern Brazil, Waldney Martins at the State University of Montes…

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