Juicy Couture (New York) has appointed LeAnn Nealz president and chief creative officer. In this position, Nealz will oversee all creative elements, including product design, marketing and store design. She will report to ceo Edgar Huber.
“LeAnn has shown extraordinary range throughout her career. From the designer world to vertical retailing, from apparel to accessories, from adults to children, she has demonstrated time and again her innate ability to balance design ideals with commercial, wearable product,” says Huber.
Nealz most recently worked for American Eagle, where she has been since 2004, serving as executive vp and chief design officer. Her career started in Los Angeles as an international stylist working with a number of fashion brands, including Calvin Klein. She went on to serve as senior design director, Banana Republic, creative director, Pepe Jeans and Nine West.