Advanstar hires former 'Vogue' exec

By Sean Callahan

Los Angeles—Advanstar Communications, which produces the MAGIC trade shows, has named Tom Florio CEO of the Advanstar Fashion Group, a new position. Florio is a former Condé Nast executive and Vogue publishing director.

“The anatomy of the fashion business is changing from supply chain to mobile commerce. Our goal is to expand our platform in these areas and provide a marketplace where all businesses that touch fashion connect,” Advanstar CEO Joe Loggia said in a statement.