The Lycra Co. had a display at the Denims and Jeans trade show in India in June 2022. (Courtesy photo) Embattled Lycra Co. Hires Ex-Legal Chief of Menswear Giant
Cathy Spicer is joining the maker of spandex apparel as high debt and legal disputes stretch the business.
February 16, 2023 at 11:53 AM
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The Lycra Co., best known for its spandex apparel, has hired Cathy Spicer as chief legal officer, amid financial woes, legal battles and a credit rating downgrade from Moody's.
Spicer joined Wilmington, Delaware-based Lyra on Feb. 7. She most recently was chief legal officer of Tailored Brands, the Houston-based parent of retailers Men's Wearhouse and Jos. A. Bank. She was there from May 2018 to July 2022, serving as legal chief the final 19 months.
Cathy Spicer, chief legal officer of Lycra. (Courtesy photo)
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