Kelly Slater, the famous surf champion, and his team have announced a raft of new collaborators who will be involved in the development and launch of his new brand of contemporary ready-to-wear, Outerknown. With the support of the Kering group, parent company of Puma and Volcom, it will start with a men's line in autumn 2015, followed by a resort collection for women. Julie Gilhart, former fashion director of Barney's New York, will act as a consultant and executive board member. Shelly Gottschamer, who has been acting as sportswear sourcing manager at Patagonia for the past five years, will be the director of supply chain and sustainability for Outerknown. Shelly Ishii will be the sales director for the Americas and Japan.

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