NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Vince Holding Corp. (NYSE:VNCE), a leading global contemporary group (“Vince” or the “Company”), today announced the appointment of Steven Cateron to the position of Senior Creative Director, Rebecca Taylor and Parker, effective January 13, 2020. In this position, Mr. Cateron will lead all aspects of apparel design and creative services for the two brands.
Mr. Cateron joined the Company from Club Monaco, where he served as Creative Director, SVP Design. Mr. Cateron started with Club Monaco in 2009 as a Women’s Design Director where he worked under the mentorship of Caroline Belhumeur, who currently oversees all aspects of apparel design and creative services for the Vince Brand. Prior to Club Monaco, Mr. Cateron began his career as a Designer with the contemporary brand, Theory.
Brendan Hoffman, Chief Executive Officer, commented, “We are excited to welcome Steven to the Rebecca Taylor and Parker team. Steven brings 15 years of design experience and creative expertise with a great track record of success. We look forward to leveraging his tremendous creative talent, retail experience and strong leadership skills as we implement the Vince playbook into our acquired brands. In this newly created position, Steven will play a pivotal role in helping the leadership team as we move forward with our strategic initiatives to capture the long-term potential for both the Rebecca Taylor and Parker brands.”
Mr. Cateron commented, “I am excited to begin a new chapter working with such highly recognized brands as Rebecca Taylor and Parker. Rebecca Taylor has a strong heritage with tremendous opportunity for continued growth and evolution in the contemporary women’s space. I also see meaningful opportunity for Parker and look forward to working with the teams to build upon their work and continue to grow both brands.
ABOUT VINCE HOLDING CORP.
Vince Holding Corp. is a global contemporary group, consisting of three brands: Vince, Rebecca Taylor, and Parker. Vince, established in 2002, is a leading global luxury apparel and accessories brand best known for creating California-inspired elevated yet understated pieces for every day effortless style. Known for its range of luxury products, Vince offers women’s and men’s ready-to-wear and accessories through 49 full-price retail stores, 15 outlet stores, and its e-commerce site, vince.com as well as premium wholesale channels globally and through its subscription service, Unfold. Rebecca Taylor, founded in 1996 in New York City, is a high-end women’s contemporary lifestyle brand inspired by beauty in the everyday. The Rebecca Taylor collection is available at Rebecca Taylor boutiques and at rebeccataylor.com as well as high-end department and specialty stores worldwide as well is its subscription service. Parker, founded in 2008 in New York City, is a contemporary women’s fashion brand with high perceived value. The Parker collection is available at parkerny.com as well as high-end department and specialty stores worldwide. Vince Holding Corp. is headquartered in New York. Please visit www.vince.com for more information.
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