The Kellwood Co., St. Louis-based apparel marketer, has named Nisa Mellin as senior vp of design, for its Sag Harbor brand.
Mellin, who will be responsible for developing seasonal concepts for the brand, most recently served as senior vp, design, for the women’s division of Tommy Hilfiger Corp. (Kowloon, Hong Kong). She had previously been vp of design for the Liz Sport and Liz & Co. brands for Liz Claiborne Inc. (New York).
Mellin succeeds Marina Pappas, who announced her retirement after 30 years with Sag Harbor. As the first designer for Sag Harbor, Pappas oversaw the design direction of the brand since the company first opened it doors in 1975.
Mellin will report to Neva Turi, Sag Harbor’s executive vp, design and merchandising.