We have amazing news regarding the efficiency of the fashion industry in Europe,especially the way designers and brands can communicate with various professionals and they can organize their events. We are talking about Fashion GPS – the global leader in digital fashion solutions – the platform that made it easier for members of the Press to receive news, invites to the shows, samples and also gave us access to instantly produced information such as real-time pictures from the collections. Now we check-in to the fashion shows online and see designers’ lookbooks right after their presentations. And there is more potential to that on a global scale since more and more people are hired to offer their precious insight into the quest for more efficiency and better communications in this business!
Fashion GPS recently announced the appointment of Elsa Rivoire as Managing Director – Continental Europe. In her new role, she will be responsible for overseeing and managing all operational and commercial activities within Continental Europe, with a strong emphasis on the French and Italian markets. In addition to running the office in Paris, Rivoire will focus on building new relationships in the market as well as fostering existing relations while supporting business development activities.
Ms. Rivoire joins FGPS with a tremendous wealth of experience in luxury retailing, having consulted for high-end luxury brands, as well as emerging designers. Beyond consulting, Rivoire has held positions within top fashion brands including Christian Dior, Cerruti and Ralph Lauren, where she managed communication strategy development, European press outreach and special events. In her experience, she has organized some of the most coveted fashion shows, worked hand-in-hand with influential fashion executives and designers to identify key PR opportunities as well as identified strategic partnerships to garner increased brand exposure.
“We are very pleased to have an executive with Elsa’s experience as the Managing Director of Continental Europe,” said Eddie Mullon, Founder & CEO of Fashion GPS, to whom Ms. Rivoire will report. “She has a deep knowledge in luxury retailing and will help elevate the company’s mission in the industry as well as the development of designer engagement across Europe.
“I am very pleased to be part of the Fashion GPS team, and to bring my contribution to such an innovative and high-potential company within the fashion industry. It is the start of a challenging and motivating adventure.” Ms. Rivoire has a degree from the University of Lyon and is fluent in French, English, German, Italian and Chinese. She currently resides in Paris, France.
Good luck and congratulations!!!
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Elena Sendona
