Target Appoints Isaac Mizrahi to Lead Design, Revive 2002 Collaboration
TGT•Target appointed designer Isaac Mizrahi as creative director at large to mentor its design team, advise on product innovation and revive its 2002 fashion collaboration. The move is part of CEO Michael Fiddelke’s turnaround and follows Target’s largest comparable-sales increase in four years despite a cautious outlook.
1. Role and Responsibilities
Target appointed Isaac Mizrahi as creative director at large to mentor its design team, advise on product design and innovation, and forge new partnerships alongside Senior Vice President of Design Gena Fox.
2. Turnaround Strategy and Sales Impact
The hire supports CEO Michael Fiddelke’s broader turnaround strategy and revives Target’s original 2002 designer collaboration model, following the retailer’s largest comparable-sales gain in four years despite issuing a cautious outlook.
