Luxury goods retailer, Michael Kors has appointed Marcel Ostwald for their newly created role of senior vice president for Menswear. His position will fill a “key space” in the brand’s development in the menswear division and will take on the role from August 1st this year.
Mr Ostwald has over 11 years of experience in branded menswear leadership roles, including the position of senior head of creative management and concept design for BOSS Sportswear at Hugo Boss and previous to this he worked as a menswear designer for JOOP!.
John D. Idol, chairman and CEO of Michael Kors said: “We are very pleased that Marcel Ostwald is bringing his talent, experience and innovative spirit to Michael Kors…We look forward to Marcel’s leadership in creating both exceptional product and a strong men’s fashion identity that captures the essence of the Michael Kors brand DNA.”
Marcel Ostwald added: “I am excited to be joining Michael Kors at this special moment in the development of its menswear business,” says Mr. Ostwald. “It’s a tremendous brand with a unique sensibility. I look forward to working with Michael Kors, Mark Brashear and the deep pool of talent at the company to take the men’s business to the next level.”
