At the luxury end of the fashion industry, designers are in and out of top jobs as rapidly as hemlines are in and out of vogue.
Last year, more than 15 major fashion houses appointed new creative directors – including Chanel, Dior, Gucci and Celine.
But high-end fashion’s game of musical chairs is also being played on the high street.
John Lewis has announced the appointment of Jacqui Markham as its new creative director of fashion, where she will oversee the 162-year-old store’s women’s, men’s and childrenswear collections.
She replaces Queralt
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