Fashion
Achilles Ion Gabriel to step down as Camper’s creative director
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January 13, 2026
Camper announces the departure of its creative director, Achilles Ion Gabriel. The designer, who has been with the Mallorcan company since 2019, will step down from the creative helm of both the main brand and its more experimental line, CamperLab. As the Balearic footwear company reported on Tuesday, the last collections developed under his leadership will be for spring/ summer 2027 and will be presented at the beginning of next December.
“Achilles has played a key role in strengthening Camper’s contemporary identity and in the evolution of CamperLab, which has gone from being a footwear brand to a fashion brand,” said Miguel Fluxà, CEO of Camper. “His vision and leadership have contributed significantly to the evolution of both brands. We are grateful for his contribution and proud of what we have achieved together, and we wish him all the best in his future endeavours,” the executive added.
The company said that, following the designer’s departure, the in-house team will assume the creative direction of the two labels, “ensuring the continued development of both brands going forward.”
“I am deeply grateful to Camper and CamperLab for the trust they have placed in me over the years. I would also like to thank our customers and consumers for their loyalty,” said Achilles Ion Gabriel. The Finnish-born designer assumed the role of creative director at CamperLab in 2019 with the mission of transforming a footwear-focused brand into a fashion label with a full catalogue; a year later, he also took on the same position at the flagship brand, Camper.
Founded in 1975 by the Fluxà family on the Balearic island of Mallorca, Camper is now a global footwear company. It operates a commercial network of around 350 of its own stores and is present in more than 2,500 multi-brand points of sale across around 50 markets. According to its latest available financial data, in the 2023 financial year it achieved a turnover of 225 million euros.
Over the past five years, the company has focused on elevating its positioning, mainly through its CamperLab line, which debuted at Paris Men’s Fashion Week last June. It was in 2024 that the label moved into ready-to-wear, and in 2025, in addition to opening a store in Paris and opening a pop-up in London, it unveiled its new brand identity.
As for the main brand, last summer Camper presented a capsule with Issey Miyake and opened the first store designed by then creative director Achilles Ion Gabriel on Madrid’s Calle Serrano.
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The transition marks the formal handover of executive leadership to President and CEO Keun-Chang (Kevin) Yoon, reinforcing management continuity while preserving the founder’s long-term strategic vision.
Misto Holdings founder Gene Yoon has transitioned to honorary chairman in a planned leadership succession, formally handing executive control to president and CEO Kevin Yoon.
The founder, who expanded the group through the FILA global trademark acquisition and the takeover of Acushnet, will continue guiding long-term strategy as the rebranded Misto focuses on governance and sustainable growth.
Gene Yoon founded the business that would become Misto Holdings in the early 1990s, introducing the FILA brand to the Korean market and later leading a series of transformative transactions. In 2007, the company acquired the global FILA trademark rights through a leveraged buyout, followed by the 2011 acquisition of Acushnet Company, owner of the Titleist and FootJoy brands. The transaction was among the largest cross-border deals in Korea’s consumer sector at the time and significantly expanded the group’s global footprint.
Under his leadership, the company evolved into a multi-brand global portfolio spanning sportswear, golf equipment and apparel, generating approximately USD 3.08 billion in annual revenue.
As Honorary Chairman, Gene Yoon will remain closely engaged with the company, providing guidance on long-term strategy and global portfolio development while supporting management from a broader strategic perspective.
The leadership transition marks a new chapter under President and CEO Kevin Yoon, who has spent nearly two decades in senior roles across the group’s global operations, building deep operational and strategic expertise.
The company’s 2025 rebranding to “Misto” underscores its evolution into a global brand house focused on disciplined capital allocation, enhanced shareholder returns and sustainable long-term growth.
“Building on the founder’s legacy, our priority is to expand our global portfolio, strengthen governance and deliver sustainable value creation,” said Kevin Yoon, President and CEO of Misto Holdings.
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Total apparel shipments fell by 2.66 per cent year on year to $425.44 million in January 2026, compared with $437.07 million in the corresponding month of 2025. The performance underscored uneven global demand conditions that continue to influence sourcing patterns and order flows for Sri Lankan manufacturers.
Sri Lanka’s apparel exports declined 2.66 per cent YoY to $425.44 million in January 2026 amid weak global demand.
Shipments to the US and EU softened, while the UK remained stable with slight growth.
Other markets saw sharper contraction.
JAFF highlighted DCTS benefits and tariff changes while suggesting diversification and efficiency to sustain competitiveness.
Exports to the United States, the country’s largest market, decreased by 2.73 per cent to $165.11 million, while shipments to the European Union excluding the United Kingdom, declined by 1.93 per cent to $126.99 million. In contrast, exports to the UK remained broadly stable, rising marginally by 0.23 per cent to $61.71 million. Apparel shipments to other markets dropped more sharply by 6.07 per cent to $71.63 million.
JAAF noted that the UK’s steady performance offers a constructive signal for the sector, particularly as the revised Developing Countries Trading Scheme (DCTS), effective January 1, 2026, is expected to enhance sourcing flexibility and strengthen Sri Lanka’s competitive position in the British market.
The industry body also highlighted the introduction of a uniform 10 per cent temporary tariff in the US market as a relatively supportive development, reducing the impact of previously higher country-specific rates and providing greater short-term pricing predictability for exporters.
Commenting on the January outcome, JAAF said the moderate decline reflects ongoing volatility in global demand. The association emphasised that the industry remains committed to reinforcing resilience through market diversification, product innovation and operational efficiency, while collaborating with stakeholders to sustain Sri Lanka’s standing as a reliable apparel sourcing destination.
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