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Anne Wallach ’01
PRESIDENT AND CEO, FORTY FIVE TEN
Dallas, Texas
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Dallas, Texas
As President & CEO of Forty Five Ten, Anne Wallach stands at the center of one of Texas’ most influential fashion institutions — leading the brand into its next era with a quiet strength, a sharp creative instinct, and a deep respect for the art of curation.
A Dallas native and Cornell graduate, Anne began her fashion career in New York, where she spent more than a decade in senior leadership roles with Gucci, Marc Jacobs, and Mansur Gavriel. These formative years sharpened her perspective on craftsmanship, operational discipline, and the emotional power of great retail — lessons that still shape her approach today.
In 2018, Anne returned home to Texas, joining Forty Five Ten during a pivotal moment for both the brand and the broader retail landscape. Initially brought on as Vice President of Operations, she quickly became a stabilizing and forward-thinking force as the company navigated shifting consumer expectations, the complexities of a downtown flagship, and the global disruptions that reshaped fashion and luxury. Her leadership — described as measured, thoughtful, and unflappable — helped steer the brand through a period of reinvention and renewed clarity.
Appointed President and CEO in 2021, Anne now oversees the intersection of business strategy, creative direction, and customer experience. She is known for her ability to hold both big-picture vision and granular detail with equal fluency, championing an editorial approach to merchandising while ensuring every operational decision strengthens the brand’s long-term foundation. Under her guidance, Forty Five Ten continues to elevate emerging voices alongside established designers, reinforcing its reputation as a destination where art, fashion, and culture meet.
This year marks another transformative chapter as Forty Five Ten expands to Fort Worth with its highly anticipated boutique and Café Mirador. The project reflects Anne’s belief that retail should feel personal and transportive — a place where hospitality, discovery, and design work in harmony. The Fort Worth space introduces a refined, intimate expression of the brand, rooted in its DNA yet shaped thoughtfully for its new community.
With more than twenty years in luxury fashion and a lifelong connection to Texas, Anne embodies the balance that defines Forty Five Ten today: globally informed yet locally grounded; bold in vision yet meticulous in execution. Her leadership continues to evolve the brand while honoring the creative spirit that has made Forty Five Ten a cultural touchpoint for more than two decades.
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