American clothing brand GUESS has appointed former Victoria's Secret designer Sharleen Ernster as Chief Design Officer.

Ernster is to oversee all product categories for the GUESS and Marciano brands and report to Paul Marciano, CEO of GUESS?, Inc, who commented 'We are very happy to welcome Sharleen to guide a strong vision for GUESS brands and I will work side by side with her. She understands the GUESS aesthetic and the importance of creativity and innovation'.