Harvey Nichols appoints new creative director

Stylist Kate Phelan has joined Harvey Nichols in the newly created role of creative director.

As part of her new position, Phelan will be responsible for brand campaigns, as well as elevating the visual identity of the brand and its creative propositions. She will report directly to CEO Julia Goddard, who joined the department store in April this year.

“I am thrilled to be joining Harvey Nichols as creative director,” said Phelan.

“This is an exciting time in retail with many new opportunities to use the channels we have available to tell stories. 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.”

Phelan began her career at British Vogue in 1984, where she worked as fashion assistant for three years before moving on to become senior fashion editor at Marie Claire. She then returned to work at British Vogue as co-creative director for 18 years.

From 2011 to 2017, she was creative director at Topshop.

Goddard added: “We are delighted to welcome Kate as our new creative director.

“Her renowned experience will be instrumental in driving Harvey Nichols forward to establish itself as the go to brand for well curated luxury fashion, delivering quality growth and successfully celebrating our brand’s unique DNA. I am very excited to see her creativity and vision come to life."