Harvey Nichols welcomes esteemed stylist Kate Phelan as its new creative director with immediate effect.
- Phelan will guide brand campaigns and enhance the store’s visual identity.
- Her extensive career includes pivotal roles at British Vogue and Topshop.
- Phelan will work closely with CEO Julia Goddard to bring new energy to the brand.
- Her appointment aims to reinforce Harvey Nichols as a leader in luxury fashion.
Renowned stylist Kate Phelan has been appointed creative director at the prestigious department store Harvey Nichols. This new role entrusts her with the strategic oversight of brand campaigns and the enhancement of the store’s visual representation, marking an exciting chapter for the department store.
Phelan’s role involves collaborating closely with Julia Goddard, the CEO who joined Harvey Nichols in April. She expressed her excitement about the new position, highlighting the myriad opportunities retail presents today. Phelan remarked, ‘I am thrilled to be joining Harvey Nichols… Harvey Nichols has a wonderful history, and I very much look forward to working alongside Julia and the Harvey Nichols team in delivering a new energy and vision for the brand.’
With a career that began at British Vogue in 1984 as a fashion assistant, Phelan quickly rose through the ranks to become a senior fashion editor at Marie Claire before returning to British Vogue as co-creative director for 18 years. Her tenure at Topshop from 2011 to 2017 as creative director further solidifies her credentials.
Julia Goddard’s enthusiasm for Phelan’s appointment is clear. She stated, ‘We are delighted to welcome Kate as our new creative director.’ Goddard believes that Phelan’s renowned experience will be fundamental in propelling Harvey Nichols forward as a destination for luxury fashion, emphasising quality growth while celebrating the brand’s unique identity.
Kate Phelan’s appointment is set to usher in a new era of creativity and innovation at Harvey Nichols.
