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14-05-2025
- Business
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William L. McComb Named to the Board of Tecovas, the Austin-based Western Wear Brand
Tecovas, the Austin-based Western wear firm that makes footwear, workwear, apparel and accessories, has named William L. McComb, former chief executive officer of Liz Claiborne Inc., to its board of directors. McComb brings more than 25 years of leadership experience building and scaling global consumer brands and will support Tecovas as it accelerates its national expansion and omnichannel growth strategy. The company was founded in 2015. More from WWD Cinq à Sept Opens First West Coast Store in Fashion Island in Newport Beach, Calif. 25 Years After the Dot-com Boom: How the Internet Transformed Fashion Retail Forever Farm Rio Partners With Starbucks for Tumblers McComb's appointment follows the departure of Elliott Hill, who stepped down from the board in September to become CEO of Nike Inc. McComb has joined a board that consists of Paul Hedrick, founder and executive chairman of Tecovas; Andy Hunt, managing partner of Elephant; David Lafitte, president and CEO of Tecovas, and Christine Day, former CEO of Lululemon. Hedrick said, 'He [McComb] brings deep expertise leading transformative growth for some of the world's most iconic brands. As Tecovas enters another exciting new chapter of expansion, Bill's leadership and insight will be invaluable in helping us scale while staying true to our roots of authenticity, craftsmanship, and radical hospitality.' 'I am both honored and excited to join the board at Tecovas,' said McComb. 'What they have created is, by any measure, impressive and hard to replicate. I am drawn to the opportunity to serve investors and management here given the incredible momentum they have created. This is a beloved brand making extraordinary products in categories with tremendous growth potential. I appreciate the vision and growth strategy I have seen, and the team behind it. This one is a winner.' McComb served as CEO of Liz Claiborne from 2006 to 2014, where he led a multiyear transformation to streamline operations and invest in direct-to-consumer growth. He rebranded the company as Fifth & Pacific Cos. in 2012, and it ultimately became Kate Spade & Co. in 2014, repositioning it around its highest-growth brand. Earlier in his career, McComb spent more than a decade at Johnson & Johnson, where he held leadership roles across the consumer health care, pharmaceutical and medical device businesses, including serving as president of McNeil Consumer Healthcare. McComb has served on the boards of Deckers Brands, ThirdLove, CMR Surgical, Remote Retail, Hound Labs, and The Marshall Project. Best of WWD Celebrities Wearing Zara: From Melania Trump's Controversial Coat to Kate Middleton's Blazer Collection [PHOTOS] The Stories Behind Audrey Hepburn's Wedding Dresses and What Happened to the Gown That Never Made It Down the Aisle La La Anthony's Style Through the Years: Met Gala Looks, MTV Days and More Photos Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
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13-05-2025
- Business
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William L. McComb Named to the Board of Tecovas, the Austin-based Western Wear Brand
Tecovas, the Austin-based Western wear firm that makes footwear, workwear, apparel and accessories, has named William L. McComb, former chief executive officer of Liz Claiborne Inc., to its board of directors. McComb brings more than 25 years of leadership experience building and scaling global consumer brands and will support Tecovas as it accelerates its national expansion and omnichannel growth strategy. The company was founded in 2015. More from WWD Cinq à Sept Opens First West Coast Store in Fashion Island in Newport Beach, Calif. 25 Years After the Dot-com Boom: How the Internet Transformed Fashion Retail Forever Farm Rio Partners With Starbucks for Tumblers McComb's appointment follows the departure of Elliott Hill, who stepped down from the board in September to become CEO of Nike Inc. McComb has joined a board that consists of Paul Hedrick, founder and executive chairman of Tecovas; Andy Hunt, managing partner of Elephant; David Lafitte, president and CEO of Tecovas, and Christine Day, former CEO of Lululemon. Hedrick said, 'He [McComb] brings deep expertise leading transformative growth for some of the world's most iconic brands. As Tecovas enters another exciting new chapter of expansion, Bill's leadership and insight will be invaluable in helping us scale while staying true to our roots of authenticity, craftsmanship, and radical hospitality.' 'I am both honored and excited to join the board at Tecovas,' said McComb. 'What they have created is, by any measure, impressive and hard to replicate. I am drawn to the opportunity to serve investors and management here given the incredible momentum they have created. This is a beloved brand making extraordinary products in categories with tremendous growth potential. I appreciate the vision and growth strategy I have seen, and the team behind it. This one is a winner.' McComb served as CEO of Liz Claiborne from 2006 to 2014, where he led a multiyear transformation to streamline operations and invest in direct-to-consumer growth. He rebranded the company as Fifth & Pacific Cos. in 2012, and it ultimately became Kate Spade & Co. in 2014, repositioning it around its highest-growth brand. Earlier in his career, McComb spent more than a decade at Johnson & Johnson, where he held leadership roles across the consumer health care, pharmaceutical and medical device businesses, including serving as president of McNeil Consumer Healthcare. McComb has served on the boards of Deckers Brands, ThirdLove, CMR Surgical, Remote Retail, Hound Labs, and The Marshall Project. Best of WWD Celebrities Wearing Zara: From Melania Trump's Controversial Coat to Kate Middleton's Blazer Collection [PHOTOS] The Stories Behind Audrey Hepburn's Wedding Dresses and What Happened to the Gown That Never Made It Down the Aisle La La Anthony's Style Through the Years: Met Gala Looks, MTV Days and More Photos
Yahoo
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
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How Venus Williams Brought Tenniscore to the Met Gala 2025 in Custom Lacoste Look
Venus Williams nodded to her celebrated career in tennis at the 2025 Met Gala on Monday. The athlete wore a custom Lacoste look on the event's red carpet, featuring a deep emerald green polo shirt, a high-low hemline that created a miniskirt effect in front while extending dramatically in the back, and a matching long green cape over her shoulders. The look was designed by Lacoste's creative director, Pelagia Kolotouros, who accompanied Williams on the event's red carpet. 'Dressing Venus Williams was a profound privilege. She is a trailblazer: a tennis legend, a fashion icon, and a powerful voice for women,' Kolotouros told WWD via email. More from WWD Whoopi Goldberg Makes Her 'Superfine' Entrance in Thom Browne on the Met Gala 2025 Red Carpet Gaurav Gupta Talks Bollywood Star Kiara Advani's Met Gala Gown - It's a Loaner Pharrell Williams and Wife Helen Lasichanh Wear Coordinated Louis Vuitton for Met Gala 2025 Red Carpet 'With this look, we brought together the tennis codes that are central to Venus's life and career, and to Lacoste's heritage, and reconstructed them through the lens of traditional tailoring. Her custom Couture look centres on the sports robe, reimagined with the precision and structure of tailoring, bonded with a weather-proof membrane, embellishment, and drama that brings further texture and movement. Every detail was crafted in Paris to reflect Venus' stature and to express, through technique and silhouette, the full extent of our savoir-faire,' the designer said. Williams' look was completed by platform green shoes coordinating with the outfit. She added delicate jeweled pieces in her hairdo, for extra bling. Williams joined Lacoste as a brand ambassador in 2022 and has since been involved in various collaborations and campaigns. The 2025 Met Gala, held Monday at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, features the theme 'Superfine: Tailoring Black Style.' The event highlights Black dandyism and menswear, with a 'Tailored for You' dress code. Cochairs include Colman Domingo, Lewis Hamilton, A$AP Rocky, Pharrell Williams and Anna Wintour. View Gallery Launch Gallery: Met Gala 2025 Red Carpet Arrivals Photos, Live Updates Best of WWD La La Anthony's Style Through the Years: Met Gala Looks, MTV Days and More Photos Emma Chamberlain's Style Through the Years: Met Gala Looks, Red Carpets and More, Photos Royals at the Met Gala Through the Years: Princess Diana in John Galliano, Queen Rania and More Photos
