Laura Vazquez has been appointed president of Kellwood-owned apparel, shoes and accessories company Hollywould. She will be based in New York and will report to chairman, president, and chief executive officer Robert Skinner, Jr.

Ms Vazquez has more than 25 years experience in the industry, most recently serving as managing director of Adrienne Vittadini. Prior to this, she was executive vice president of Perry Ellis women’s sportswear.