Xcel Brands, Inc. announced Heather Bogen will join the company as the President of Wholesale Apparel. Bogen will support Xcel Brands' successful acquisition of dynamic consumer lifestyle brands through her extensive expertise in the fashion industry. Bogen joins Xcel Brands with a demonstrated history of working in the apparel space as a hands-on leader and sales-driven strategist. Over the span of her career, Bogen has held leadership positions with global companies including G-III Apparel Group, LVMH, Jones Apparel Group, Donna Karen and Isaac Mizrahi. She has been credited for consistently driving sales, increasing profit margins, and building successful business plans. Bogen will report directly to Robert W. D'Loren, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Xcel Brands, effective June 1, 2021.