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On August 20, Guess?, Inc. (NYSE: GES), which operates the fashion brand “Guess?”, announced that it will go private through a strategic partnership with U.S.-based brand management company Authentic Brands Group (ABG).
South Korean fashion eyewear brand Gentle Monster has opened its second flagship store in Japan, this time in Tokyo’s Ginza district.
On August 20, Estée Lauder Companies announced its financial results for fiscal year 2025 (July 2024 – June 2025).
On August 20, Italian luxury fashion house Valentino SpA announced the appointment of Riccardo Bellini as its new chief executive officer, effective September 1.
Miu Miu will officially launch Miutine, its first fragrance under a licensing agreement with L’Oréal, on August 20.
Louis Vuitton has officially launched “La Beauté,” the fashion house’s first-ever makeup line, originally unveiled in March this year.
On August 14, Pharrell Williams, the music producer, artist, and designer, unveiled his new creative hub and brand, VIRGINIA.
On August 20, Estée Lauder Companies announced its financial results for fiscal year 2025 (July 2024 – June 2025).
On August 14, New York-based global company Tapestry, Inc. announced its fiscal 2025 fourth quarter and full-year results, reporting record annual revenue of $7 billion, fueled by robust growth at its flagship brand Coach.
Swiss luxury watchmaker Audemars Piguet acquired a majority stake in Inhotec SA in August to preserve and strengthen the Swiss watchmaking ecosystem and secure its industrial independence.
Shiseido is implementing a large-scale restructuring in an effort to turn around its US operations.
On August 13, Canadian apparel giant Gildan Activewear Inc. announced that it has agreed to acquire U.S. innerwear and underwear major HanesBrands Inc. for $2.2 billion in cash and stock.
UK cosmetics brand Revolution Beauty has rejected a takeover proposal from UK-based private equity firm True, according to multiple sources cited by Reuters. Following the decision, the company’s shares closed down 13%…
Jacopo Venturini is stepping down as chief executive officer of Italian luxury brand Valentino, WWD revealed on Thursday, August 14. His last day in the role was August 13.
On August 6, Prada Group announced the promotion of Christopher Bugg to the newly established role of Chief Communication Officer.
On July 31 (Milan), it was announced that Serge Brunschwig, who was appointed CEO of Jil Sander and Chief Strategy Officer of its parent company OTB Group in February 2025, will step down from both roles after just six months.
With the recent departure of Anna Wintour, the iconic figure of the fashion world, from her role as Editor-in-Chief of U.S. Vogue, speculation has been mounting both inside and outside the industry over who will succeed her.
On July 16, Officina Profumo-Farmaceutica di Santa Maria Novella, the Florence-based heritage fragrance brand, announced that Ludivine Pont will assume the role of Chief Executive Officer effective September 1, 2025.
Italian fashion house Marni has named Belgian designer Meryll Rogge as its new creative director, following the 2025 departure of Francesco Risso after nearly a decade at the helm.
On July 25, OpenFashion Inc., a company promoting the fusion of fashion and technology, announced the results of the “TOKYO AI Fashion Week 2025 A/W Contest,” a fashion design competition utilizing generative AI.
Katia de Lasteyrie, who led innovation for years at the Watches & Jewelry division of LVMH, has launched her own brand SPKTRL, a concept that merges high jewelry craftsmanship with cutting-edge technology.
On June 20, Meta announced a new collaboration with Oakley, introducing a brand-new product category: Oakley Meta Glasses, a performance AI eyewear designed to unlock human potential through the fusion of sports and technology.
On June 12, Yahoo unveiled a new AI-powered feature called “Catch Up” for its official mobile app (iOS/Android), designed to revolutionize the user experience of managing email inboxes.
On June 11, L’Oréal Groupe announced a strategic partnership with U.S.-based AI chipmaker NVIDIA to accelerate the use of AI in the beauty industry.
As the world generates more than 92 million tons of textile waste annually, a breakthrough is on the horizon for polyester-cotton blends, which have long been considered nearly impossible to recycle.
On July 14, Loro Piana, the high-end cashmere brand, was placed under court-appointed administration for one year by a Milan court due to allegations of labor exploitation within its supply chain.
