Dries Van Noten Names New President

In his first big business move since being acquired by Puig in 2018, Dries Van Noten has appointed a new president. Matteo De Rosa joins the Antwerp-based fashion house effective Feb. 1. The post is a new one. Previously, De Rosa had spent six years as managing director of Ports 1961. In a statement, the company hinted at global ambitions and said De Rosa “has an inherent ability to operate seamlessly in cross-cultural environments and his broad experience in executive roles in both Europe and the Asia Pacific region with a focus on business and brand expansion, perfectly position him for this new appointment. “Importantly, he has a genuine respect and understanding of the creative process and mindset, together with a comprehensive knowledge of all aspects of a fashion house,” it added. Van Noten remains a minority shareholder in the company, and carries the title of chief creative officer and chairman of the board. One of the original Antwerp Six, Van Noten comes from a family of tailors and is a graduate of Antwerp’s Royal Academy of Fine Arts. He launched his label with men’s wear in 1986, and established his flagship store, known as Het Modepaleis and located on the site of a historic

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