Marissa Webb, creative director at Banana Republic (San Francisco), is stepping down from the day-to-day aspects of her role so she can focus more on her private label, which she launched in 2001.
Webb previously worked at J.Crew (New York) and was hired as Banana Republic’s creative director in April 2014 to help restore its fashion credibility, reports Bloomberg Business.
According to Women’s Wear Daily, the position will not be filled, but Webb will continue to act as a creative adviser to the brand.
Webb told WWD, “This opens the door for even more possibilities for my own collection and Banana Republic. So many great things are happening at Banana Republic and at my Marissa Webb label and I am proud be part of the growth and evolution of both brands.”