On March 24, Ralph Lauren Corporation announced the next phase of its Global Citizenship & Sustainability strategy, Timeless by Design 2030.
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Swiss premium sportswear brand On announced a major organizational restructuring on March 25, marking its transition into the next phase of growth.
The Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A) in South Kensington, London, opens “Schiaparelli: Fashion Becomes Art” on Saturday, March 28 — the first major UK exhibition dedicated solely to the French maison.
On March 24, prestige beauty retailer Sephora announced the launch of its app on ChatGPT.
On March 24, global private equity firm Advent International announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire a majority stake in Los Angeles-based premium body care brand Salt & Stone. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
On March 23, The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. announced in an official statement that it is in discussions with the Spain-based beauty company Puig regarding a potential business combination.
Pitti Uomo has announced that DSM Kei Ninomiya will participate as Guest Designer at its 110th edition, set to take place in Florence from June 16 to 19, 2026.
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On March 23, The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. announced in an official statement that it is in discussions with the Spain-based beauty company Puig regarding a potential business combination.
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On March 16, Christian Dior Couture and UNESCO renewed their partnership to advance the empowerment of women leaders and the transmission of savoir-faire.
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On March 17, San Francisco-based startup Rubi announced that it has raised $7.5 million in funding and secured multi-year offtake agreements worth over $60 million with leading fashion brands and manufacturers.
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On March 18, U.S. department store giant Macy’s, Inc. reported its full-year 2025 results, with comparable sales rising 1.5% year-over-year, marking a return to growth.
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The third edition of Vietnam’s largest textile and apparel trade fair, the Vietnam International Trade Fair for Apparel, Textiles and Textile Technologies (VIATT 2026), concluded its three-day run in Ho Chi Minh City from 26 to 28 February 2026.
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On March 17, ZARA, the flagship brand of the Inditex Group, announced a two-year creative partnership with John Galliano. The collections will debut in September 2026 and will be released seasonally throughout the duration of the partnership.
On March 24, French fashion house Courrèges announced that its artistic director, Nicolas Di Felice, will step down from his role. According to the brand’s statement, he is leaving “to focus on personal projects.”
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On March 23, luxury e-commerce leader Net-a-Porter announced the brands selected for the 2026 edition of its emerging designer mentorship program, The Vanguard.
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On March 19, Australian luxury brand Zimmermann announced the appointment of Roberto Eggs as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective May 1, 2026.
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On March 18, Pitti Immagine Uomo announced that Simone Rocha will participate as the guest designer at its 110th edition, scheduled to take place in Florence from June 16 to 19, 2026.
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On March 16, French luxury group Kering announced the creation of “Kering Jewelry,” a new entity designed to accelerate the growth of its jewelry business. By integrating its jewelry Houses and manufacturing capabilities, the Group aims to establish a more strategic and unified structure.
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On March 17, ZARA, the flagship brand of the Inditex Group, announced a two-year creative partnership with John Galliano. The collections will debut in September 2026 and will be released seasonally throughout the duration of the partnership.
On February 9, the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) announced the launch of the CFDA & OpenAI Innovation Hub, a new initiative established in partnership with OpenAI.
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On February 4, Osmo, a digital fragrance design company, announced that it has completed a $70 million Series B funding round.
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On January 27, Phia, an AI shopping agent co-founded by Phoebe Gates, the daughter of Bill Gates, announced that it has raised $35 million in a Series A round, valuing the company at $185 million.
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The world’s largest retail industry conference, NRF Retail’s Big Show 2026, has opened in New York. On the first day, the world’s largest luxury group, LVMH, took the stage under the theme “The Fusion of Craft and Intelligence,” presenting its vision for luxury in the age of AI—not as a set of tactics, but as a guiding philosophy.
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On December 10, Shopify, one of the world’s largest independent e-commerce platforms, announced the launch of Shopify Agentic Storefronts, a new solution designed to enable next-generation shopping experiences on AI platforms.
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On December 11, SuperCircle announced that it has raised $24 million in Series A funding, led by Foundry, with participation from BBG Ventures, Renewal Fund, and Elemental Impact.
On March 16, Italian biomaterials company Vegea announced the expansion of production capacity for its flagship material, GrapeSkin. Marking its 10th anniversary, this move aims to ensure a more stable supply and enhance the practical application of bio-based materials.
