Scottish designer Jonathan Saunders has been appointed as Chief Creative Officer of Diane von Furstenberg, effective immediately.

Saunders is to be responsible for the overall creative direction of the brand, reporting to CEO Paolo Riva, and he commented 'The spirit with which this brand was founded is incredibly relevant today. I am thrilled to be part of its next chapter. Diane has a unique ability to deeply connect with women and I am excited to be working with Paolo on the future of the brand'.