NEW YORK — Charles Soriano and Michael Isaacman have joined Rocawear in two key executive posts.
Soriano was named to the new post of executive vice president of retail at the $800 million hip-hop-inspired clothing brand. He will develop a plan to open freestanding Rocawear boutiques, slated for 2008. In addition, he will create a platform for international expansion and oversee global retail merchandising to ensure brand consistency for Rocawear and its licensees.
Most recently, Soriano was vice president of retail at Sean John, where he launched the company-owned retail division. Before that, he was vice president of retail for Kate Spade. After several years in banking and financial services, Soriano began his career in fashion at Polo Ralph Lauren Corp. in 1993, holding various posts in the retail group.
Isaacman has been named executive vice president of design and merchandising. He manages the day-to-day development of Rocawear’s men’s collections, headed by creative director George Robles.
Most recently, Isaacman was senior vice president of design and merchandising for Polo Jeans Co. Prior to that, he was vice president of men’s merchandising at Tommy Hilfiger. He began his career in the executive training program at R.H. Macy & Co.
Isaacman succeeds Frances Wong, who left the company to pursue other opportunities.
Both Soriano and Isaacman report to the Rocawear board, including Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter, Alex Bize and Norton Cher.