Modern's New Exec

Santa Monica–based manufacturer Mossimo Inc. has hired a former Abercrombie & Fitch executive to oversee Mossimo’s newly acquired Modern Amusement division. John Moore, former senior director of the New Albany, Ohio, retail chain has signed on with Mossimo as creative director of Modern Amusement, where he will oversee men’s product and accessories and help launch the women’s line slated for a Spring 2006 debut. Moore joined A&F in 1999 and is credited with launching the retailer’s 150- store surf concept chain Hollister. His post at Mossimo is a new position for the company.