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Mark Thomas to Exit Carven as Design Director

The move underscores a measured reset for the house under ICCF Group ownership.

Overview

  • Carven said Mark Thomas will leave at the end of the month to pursue other opportunities.
  • The house has not named a successor and said it will outline its next steps later this year.
  • Carven stated that its next Paris runway appearance will be for the spring 2027 season, to be unveiled later this year.
  • In its statement, the company credited Thomas’s vision with re-establishing Carven’s identity and thanked him for his contributions.
  • Industry reports say sales strengthened during his tenure, and Vogue praised his first two collections after he was promoted in March 2025.