**Express Names Brian Atwood New Creative Director of Footwear**
**New York, NY – June 20, 2023** – Express, Inc. (NYSE: EXPR), a leading fashion brand for women and men, today announced the appointment of renowned footwear designer Brian Atwood as the brand’s new Creative Director of Footwear. In this role, Atwood will be responsible for leading the design and development of Express’s footwear collections, including women’s and men’s shoes, handbags, and other accessories.
Atwood brings to Express over two decades of experience in the fashion industry, including 15 years as the founder and Creative Director of his eponymous footwear brand. During his tenure at Brian Atwood, he designed iconic and fashion-forward footwear collections that were worn by celebrities, fashion editors, and style icons around the world. Atwood has also collaborated with numerous luxury brands, including Versace, Balenciaga, and Tom Ford.
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