New York fashion designer Adam Lippes hires as CEO Marco Probst who brings experience from Delvaux, Chloé and Hugo Boss.
“I am thrilled to join Adam and his very talented team,” Probst said in a statement. “The brand he’s created embodies the epitome of modern luxury — the utmost quality in the product with a focus on timelessness, innovation and craftsmanship.”is expected to help Lippes grow his international profile. During his time as CEO of the Belgian luxury house, he expanded markets in Asia and across the globe.
“From the moment I read Marco’s resume, I was greatly impressed by his long experience in high luxury. But upon meeting him, I was wowed,” said Lippes, who founded his brand in 2013. “I am excited to partner with Marco to grow our ready to wear and accessories by sticking to our core values of craftsmanship, storytelling and customer service.”
Lippes honed his skills at Oscar de la Renta as creative director between 1996 and 2003, before launching Adam Plus Eve loungewear, which blossomed into a contemporary label acquired by Kellwood. In 2012, after Kellwood pulled the plug, Lippes bought back his name. A year later, he relaunched as a designer collection with a focus on timeless sportswear and occasionwear in exquisite florals and fabrications, made in New York.
Lippes, who currently has 40 employees, recently hired a PR firm, and started working with an art director to hone the brand’s storytelling and create a new visual language. He has a collaboration with British home retailer“Marco’s passion, understanding and deep belief in the importance of luxury in the pure sense of the world is something we share to a T,” said Lippes.
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