Courrèges Taps Drew Henry As Artistic Director
Courrèges has appointed South African-born Drew Henry as its new artistic director. He joins from Burberry, where he has served as senior design director under Daniel Lee since 2023, and will begin his new role in May 2026. A 2014 graduate of Central Saint Martins, Henry has held positions at Céline, JW Anderson, Phoebe Philo, and Burberry. Henry said, “André Courrèges believed in clothes that make sense for how people live. That matters to me. I have always been drawn to work that feels modern, useful, and direct. Joining this iconic French house, I feel a strong responsibility to honor its history while bringing my own perspective. I am grateful to François-Henri Pinault and Marie Leblanc for their trust, and I am excited to shape a vision for the house that is optimistic, clear, and grounded.” [Vogue]
Mark Thomas Exits Carven
About a year after joining Carven, Mark Thomas is exiting the brand “to pursue other opportunities,” the Paris-based house said. Since his arrival, Carven’s sales have been on an upward trajectory, according to WWD, following his appointment as Louise Trotter’s successor after she departed for Bottega Veneta. Thomas said, “I would like to sincerely thank every person I’ve had the pleasure of working with over the past few years for helping shape new chapters in this beautiful house. I am deeply grateful to Madame Shawna Tao and Mr. Ye for the opportunity they gave me, and I hold the utmost respect for Madame Carven, who founded this maison in 1945.” [WWD]
Victoria’s Secret Launches Open Casting Call for New Angel
Victoria’s Secret is opening its fashion show to the public with an open casting call to find its next Angel. The company will host castings across the country, with the selected model signing an exclusive contract with IMG Models. Applications open on Monday. Victoria’s Secret encouraged applicants to follow @victoriassecret on Instagram and TikTok for updates on the search. The Fall 2025 show featured models including Adriana Lima, Gigi Hadid, Bella Hadid, Ashley Graham, and WNBA star Angel Reese. [WWD]
Saks Secures $500 Million as It Exits Chapter 11
Saks is emerging from bankruptcy. The luxury retailer’s senior secured bondholders have committed $500 million in financing as it exits the Chapter 11 process. Geoffroy van Raemdonck, chief executive officer of Saks Global, said: “Achieving this important milestone underscores the progress we are making on our transformation and reflects our capital partners’ confidence in our go-forward vision, guided by our relentless devotion to the luxury customer. As we advance the restructuring process and position Saks Global for the future, our focus remains on strengthening our brand partner relationships, and delivering an expertly curated product assortment and personalized service for our luxury customers across Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman.” [WWD]
Frida Gustavsson Joins The White Lotus Season 4 Cast
Swedish actor and former model Frida Gustavsson has been cast in the upcoming season of The White Lotus, joining Helena Bonham Carter, Steve Coogan, Vincent Cassel, Heather Graham, among others. Season four is expected to take place in France, reportedly spanning Paris and the French Riviera, with Saint-Tropez among the rumored filming locations. For Gustavsson, the role marks another major international credit following appearances in Vikings: Valhalla, Faithless, and the Nordic drama Clark. [Vogue Scandinavia]
Awar Odhiang Doesn’t Follow the Fashion Script
At a time when the world feels heavy, there’s a renewed hunger for lightness and something as simple as a genuine smile. So when South Sudanese model Awar Odhiang closed Matthieu Blazy’s Chanel debut with a sense of ease that felt instinctive and disarming, it struck a chord. Now, the Models.com cover star continues her ascent, fronting campaigns for Chanel, Saint Laurent, and Chloé, landing covers for Vogue Italia, Pop Magazine, and System Magazine, and collaborating with image makers like Steven Meisel, Juergen Teller, Mario Sorrenti, and more. Directed by Marcel Gitard, watch the full interview with the Model of the Year here.
Vincent van de Wijngaard on Simplicity in Image-Making
“My work is about observation, I don’t add or take away – a mix somewhere between documentary and fiction,” say’s Vincent van de Wijngaard who is Models.com’s latest Behind the Image, offering a glimpse into the eye and instinct behind his work. From Harper’s Bazaar US to M Le magazine du Monde, and collaborations with Imaan Hammam and Imruh Asha , his images are shaped by travel, trust, and a relentless curiosity. Follow along as Vincent reflects on moving through the world, connecting with his subjects, and the what he loves the most about what he does. Read the full interview here.
MDC Selects: Meet the New Faces Mapping Their Own Fashion Futures
Meet the new faces mapping their own fashion futures. From Germany to Nigeria, these rising rookies are sharing a bit about their hometowns, how they were discovered and more. Hit the link here for the full interviews.
The Latest Covers On Our Radar
As the second quarter gets underway, Models.com rounds up the standout covers already defining the Spring season. From Vogue Japan starring Anok Yai, photographed by Theo Liu to Doja Cat and her first-ever Vogue Magazine cover shot by Willy Vanderperre, and Anne Hathaway gearing up for a busy movie season and spilling details with Harpers Bazaar US and Inez and Vinoodh. These are the covers on our radar now.
