French fashion house Balmain has appointed Matteo Sgarbossa as chief executive, effective May 6.
Sgarbossa succeeds Jean-Jacques Guevel, who left the Mayhoola-owned business in March 2024. During his tenure, Guevel led the company through the pandemic, boosted the brand’s entry-level offer with the introduction of a monogrammed canvas range and public shows and inked a fragrance licensing deal with Estée Lauder, slated for release later…