What: Harvey Nichols has named British journalist and stylist Kate Phelan as creative director, the first appointment under new chief executive Julia Goddard.

Why it is important: Phelan will take responsibility for the department store’s brand campaigns as well as its creative propositions.

Her career in journalism spans British Vogue and Marie Claire after which she held the role of creative director at Topshop. Goddard said that “her renowned experience will be instrumental in driving Harvey Nichols forward to establish itself as the go-to brand for well-curated luxury fashion.”

Harvey Nichols names British fashion journalist and stylist Kate Phelan as its new creative director