AMIRI has unveiled its new New York City flagship in SoHo. In this space, the Los Angeles roots of the brand meet the distinct character of Manhattan, in a design that speaks to two cultural epicenters of the United States.
On July 9, J.Crew Group, the owner of the American fashion brand J.Crew, announced the appointment of Kathleen Van Nest Pierce as President of the J.Crew brand, effective August 4, 2026.
Phia, the AI-powered shopping platform co-founded by Bill Gates’ daughter Phoebe Gates and Sophia Kianni, is facing allegations that it improperly attributed online purchases to itself.
On July 13, Kyoto-based textile company HOSOO announced that its group companies had earned B Corporation certification.
On July 13, the Japanese fashion brand AMBUSH unveiled its Spring/Summer 2027 collection.
Mikimoto Pharmaceutical has announced the launch of MIKIMOTO BEAUTY, a new beauty category from the high jeweler MIKIMOTO, with eight skincare products arriving on October 1, 2026.
Dutch footwear label United Nude returns to the runway of Iris van Herpen, unveiling four custom footwear designs for the designer’s Fall/Winter 2026 couture collection, “Sonic Starquakes.” It marks the first collaboration between the two houses since 2014.
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French group L’Oréal, the world’s largest cosmetics company, and French luxury group Kering have signed a 50-year exclusive global licence for the fragrances and beauty products of GUCCI.
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L’Oréal Agrees to Acquire a Majority Stake in Innovist, a Digital-First Indian Personal Care Company
L’Oréal, the world’s leading beauty group, announced on June 18 that it has signed an agreement to acquire a majority stake in Innovist, a leading house of personal care brands in India.
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On July 2, French luxury house Chanel announced its acquisition of Charvet, the heritage shirtmaker founded in 1838.
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France has passed a new law aimed at regulating ultra-fast fashion, marking a significant step in the country’s efforts to reduce the environmental impact of the fashion industry. The legislation primarily targets online platforms built on high-volume, low-cost business models, including Shein, Temu, and AliExpress.
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On June 30, NIKE, Inc. announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and full fiscal year ended May 31, 2026.
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Intertextile Shenzhen Apparel Fabrics 2026 was held from June 9 to 11 at the Shenzhen Convention & Exhibition Center in Futian, Shenzhen, China.
American global lifestyle brand Tommy Hilfiger has named Zhou Guanyu — China’s first-ever Formula 1® driver and reserve driver for the Cadillac Formula 1® Team — as its newest global brand ambassador.
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On July 7, Swiss fine watchmaking manufacture Jaeger-LeCoultre has announced the internationally acclaimed artist and actress IU as its new global ambassador.
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On July 3, global singer-songwriter Taylor Swift and Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce were married at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
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On July 1, the 37th edition of the ANDAM Fashion Awards was held in the gardens of the Palais-Royal in Paris, where Belgian designer Marie Adam-Leenaerdt was named the recipient of the 2026 Grand Prize.
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British high jeweler GRAFF has announced the appointment of Jung Kook, a member of the globally renowned pop group BTS, as its new Global Brand Ambassador.
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U.S. swimwear brand Frankies Bikinis has appointed Paula Galperin, former co-general manager of NikeSkims, as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Her appointment will take effect on August 3, marking a new phase of growth for the company.
U.S.-based technology company Snap Inc. unveiled its new augmented reality (AR) glasses, SPECS, at Augmented World Expo 2026 (AWE 2026) in Paris on June 16.
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French beauty giant L’Oréal announced a strategic collaboration with OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, on June 17 during VivaTech 2026 in Paris.
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Italian luxury house Prada and commercial space company Axiom Space have unveiled the Liquid Cooling and Ventilation Garment (LCVG), the latest milestone in their collaboration on next-generation spacesuit technology for NASA’s Artemis program.
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On May 29, AI-powered shopping app Phia announced that it has secured $35.5 million in Series A funding.
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U.S. tech giant Google has unveiled a new shopping feature that could fundamentally transform the structure of online commerce: “Universal Cart.”
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On May 13, the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) announced the launch of “Innovation Hub,” a new initiative developed in partnership with OpenAI to support AI adoption across the fashion industry.
Italian luxury fashion group “OTB” is accelerating its sustainability strategy as the industry faces growing pressure from regulators, consumers, and investors to demonstrate measurable environmental and social impact.
