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American brand Gap Inc appoints UMPG CEO Jody Gerson to its board
A trailblazer in global music and entertainment, Gerson brings more than three decades of leadership at the forefront of culture, where she has championed creativity, inclusion, and innovation. As the first female CEO of a major music publisher and the first woman to chair a global music company, she has transformed UMPG into a creative powerhouse for songwriters and artists worldwide.
Gap Inc has appointed Jody Gerson, chairman and CEO of Universal Music Publishing Group, to its board of directors, effective immediately.
Gerson, a pioneer in music publishing, is expected to strengthen Gap’s “fashiontainment” strategy by connecting culture and commerce, amplifying brand resonance, and supporting CEO Richard Dickson’s vision for Gap’s creative renaissance.
“Jody is a cultural force in her own right,” said Richard Dickson, President and CEO of Gap Inc. “Her insights into fashiontainment – our platform at the intersection of fashion, music and celebrity – are unmatched. At Gap Inc., we’ve always believed that style is a form of storytelling, and Jody’s ability to amplify voices and shape cultural moments will be invaluable as we continue redefining what it means to be an iconic, purpose-led house of brands.”
“Jody’s ability to connect culture and commerce is exactly what makes her such a dynamic leader,” said Mayo A. Shattuck III, Chair of the Board, Gap Inc. “Her vision and creativity will help us strengthen our brands’ resonance with the next generation of consumers.”
Since joining UMPG in 2015, Gerson has led the signing of globally influential artists including Adele, Harry Styles, Kendrick Lamar, SZA, and Coldplay, and spearheaded landmark acquisitions of the renowned Bob Dylan, Neil Diamond, and Sting catalogs. She also serves on the boards of the USC Annenberg Inclusion Initiative, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Ancestry.com, Project Healthy Minds and the National Music Publishers Association, and is a co-founder of the nonprofit She Is The Music.
“Gap Inc. has long been a cultural icon, bridging fashion, music, and identity. I’m honored to join Gap Inc.’s Board of Directors and excited to bring my perspective and experience in the creative industries to the table. Equally, I’m energized to support Richard Dickson’s vision and draw inspiration from Gap’s remarkable renaissance as a brand that’s become synonymous with the culture of music,” said Gerson.
Gerson’s appointment comes on the heels of Gap’s viral success with music driven fashion campaigns, such as “Better in Denim” featuring the global pop group Katseye, which garnered over 400 million views, 8 billion impressions, and became the #1 TikTok search. Her expertise across industries is critical to the company’s long-term strategy and she will help reinforce the company’s commitment to maintaining a diverse and dynamic Board.
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For decades, award-winning costume and fashion designer Bob Mackie has defined what it means to shine in the spotlight, dressing icons of stage and today’s biggest pop stars, most recently bringing his quintessential sparkle to one of the year’s most anticipated albums and just this week, shimmering on an award show red carpet. Bob Mackie’s style mantra has always been ‘when you wear a Mackie you dare to be noticed.’
JCPenney has launched Mackie: Bob Mackie, an exclusive fall collection celebrating Hollywood glamour at accessible prices.
Available in sizes 2–24 and under $300, the line features sequined gowns, velvet dresses, jewel-toned cocktail styles, and modern silhouettes, inviting every woman to embrace self-expression, confidence, and her own iconic moment.
“At JCPenney, we’re redefining what it means to be iconic,” said Michelle Wlazlo, Chief Executive Officer, JCPenney. “Partnering with the Bob Mackie brand allows us to merge the extraordinary with the everyday, offering customers runway-worthy fashion at unbeatable value. This collection is an invitation to say ‘yes’ to self-expression, glamour, and confidence, no matter who you are.”
Since launching its bold brand reinvention, “Yes, JCPenney!”, the retailer has been rewriting the rules of fashion by inviting shoppers to rediscover how iconic style can be at unbeatable value. For more than a century, JCPenney has delivered high quality, on-trend fashion that turns heads and drops jaws — it’s from where? Now, the brand is doubling down on its promise to make every woman feel like an icon, proving that amazing fashion isn’t reserved for the few, but accessible to everyone.
This collection features an array of standout styles, including mini and long dresses crafted from luxe velvets and shimmering ombré sequins, bold jewel-toned cocktail dresses with intricate beading and marabou feather accents and modern takes on classic silhouettes, like a sleeveless printed taffeta A-line, a halter jumpsuit with keyhole cutouts, and a sequin gown with ruched detailing. Each piece is thoughtfully designed with signature details, from sculpted shoulders and dramatic front slits to vibrant color palettes and exquisite embellishments, delivering glamour, movement and sophistication for every special occasion.
With every piece in the Mackie: Bob Mackie collection priced under $300 and available in sizes 2-24, JCPenney continues its mission to democratize fashion, inviting every woman to step into the spotlight—and say yes to her iconic moment.
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Published
September 23, 2025
1970s wholesome family television series The Waltons is the inspiration behind sustainable sleepwear and loungewear brand Homebody’s latest childrenswear collection.
And the launch is also marked by a pop-up at luxury department store Harrods which features ‘Mini-Me’ versions of some of the brand’s best-loved adult silhouettes.
Why The Waltons? The series, epitomised by its ‘Goodnight Jon Boy’ catchphrase, “captures the nostalgia of togetherness and bedtime rituals”, we’re told.
The collection, ‘made for moments of calm’ features Homebody’s “special recipe” signature Modal sens fabric, woven using Lenzing’s responsible fibres and made in England and developed exclusively by the brand “to enhance the sleep experience”.
Its palette is split into two moods: Cool & Classic in soft blues, washed denim, and navy stripes and white with styles including the Stripe PJ Top, Wide-Leg PJ Trousers, and The Home Tank; while Warm & Grounded features earth-inspired shades of calico, umber and desert appearing in the Panel Tee and Vacation Shorts.
Also included are the Edwardian-inspired Nightdress and Dusty Pink PJs.
Designed for ages 4-16 years, the collection is available online at homebody.co.uk and Harrods, with prices ranging £165 to £210.
In its accompanying mission statement, Homebody said it has pledged “to help rebuild a manufacturing base in the UK and to forever challenge ourselves on how we do business.
“We are passionate about revitalising the British clothing manufacturing industry, investing in our community and fostering our next generation of talented makers. At Homebody we have a fully traceable manufacturing process that begins with the sustainable Lenzing fibres and finishes with the softest most luxurious Modal imaginable”.
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Turkiye has announced terminating retaliatory tariffs imposed in 2018 on several US imports in response to US tariffs on steel and aluminium imports enacted during President Donald Trump’s first term.
The decision followed talks with the US and consultations within the WTO framework.
Ankara has, however, not retaliated against the US decision in August to impose a 15-per cent tariff on Turkish imports.
The Presidential decree was published in the country’s official gazette.
“Following positive negotiations with the US and consultations within the framework of WTO [World Trade Organisation] Dispute Settlement Mechanism reports, the additional financial obligations applied to imports of certain US-origin products have been terminated,” domestic media quoted the Turkish Trade Ministry as saying.
President Tayyip Erdogan is scheduled to attend the United Nations General Assembly in New York this week ahead of a meeting at the White House with Trump.
Ankara has, however, not retaliated against the US decision in August to impose a tariff rate of 15 per cent on Turkish imports.
Turkiye will continue to work towards meeting an existing goal of $100 billion in annual two-way trade with the United States, it said. Trade volumes between the two countries stood at roughly $30 billion last year.
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