{
  "id": 117893,
  "title": "Duke + Dexter Appoints New Creative Director",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/04/duke-dexter-appoints-new-creative-director",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-04T04:30:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Business of Fashion",
    "slug": "business-of-fashion",
    "url": "https://www.businessoffashion.com/news/professional/duke-dexter-appoints-new-creative-director/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Duke + Dexter, a British footwear label, has introduced a new creative director named Connor Boon. The company announced his appointment on Tuesday. Boon, who has been with the company for seven years, initially as an intern, has played a significant role in shaping their creative identity. He has been involved in both campaigns and product design, including the creation of their best-selling Wilde penny loafer. Duke + Dexter plans to leverage Boon's expertise to continue advancing their footwear while expanding into apparel and formal wear, aiming to become a comprehensive lifestyle brand. Boon expressed excitement about the future, stating their commitment to innovative footwear design, seasonal apparel collections, and strengthening relationships with leading wholesale retailers.",
  "summary": "Company veteran Connor Boon will oversee the British footwear brand's creative strategy as it expands further into apparel and formal wear.",
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        "outlet": "Business of Fashion",
        "title": "Duke + Dexter Appoints New Creative Director",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/04/duke-dexter-appoints-new-creative-director-168508",
        "published": "2026-08-04T04:30:00.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}