Garbett joins the Manchester-based women’s occasionwear brand from Karen Millen, where she has served as managing director since 2025. She succeeds Jacobo Hachuel who stepped down from his role one year after joining in November last year. She joins after the brand hired former Jigsaw CEO Hash Ladha and former Asos and Matches CEO Nick Beighton as strategic advisers in March this year. Founder of the eponymous brand Nadine Merabi said: “The moment I met Briony, I knew she was the perfect fit for Merabi. Garbett added: “This is an incredibly exciting opportunity to join a fast-growing global brand that is truly resonating with women.