Luxury fashion panel

The Duke Business of Retail Society launched its Industry Insights Series with the Luxury Fashion Panel at the Nasher Museum of Art, bringing together students and alumni for a focused discussion on leadership, brand storytelling, and the evolving luxury fashion landscape. Featuring Rebekah McCabe, General Manager of Fashion at Chanel, and April Hennig, President of Moda Operandi, the panel explored balancing heritage with innovation, building culturally relevant brands, and navigating long-term strategy in luxury. Moderated by Doug Melville, Forbes contributor and former Global Head of Equity at Richemont, the conversation offered candid perspectives on career paths and leadership, with a student Q&A providing direct industry insight and advice.