THE CHURN

Susan Sokol, formerly president of apparel at Vera Wang, has been named president and chief operating officer of J.Mendel.

Lucia Albero has joined DL1961 as sales account executive.

Ashley Bez, formerly of Aveda, has been named account executive
at Shadow PR.

Amy Boyle, formerly photo coordinator, is now photo assistant at Vanity Fair.

Vanessa Contini is the new fashion contributor at GQ Italia.

Sophie Dawson, formerly photo assistant, is now photo associate at Vanity Fair.

Cristina Pozzi has left GQ Italia.

Cate Sturgess has joined Vanity Fair as photo coordinator.

Heidi Wolfeld has joined DL1961 as sales account executive.

Siren PR announces its representation of Baby Phat.

Shadow PR announces its representation of 77 Kids, American Eagle's new children's collection, and The White Tie Affair.

Susan Magrino Agency announces its representation of Pixi.

Williamson PR announces its representation of Gilded Age for both men's and women's.