As 2024 draws to a close, it’s time to focus on the schedule that begins in January 2025. For those working in the fashion industry, Fashion Week serves as another calendar that defines the year.
On December 23, Saks Global announced the completion of its acquisition of Neiman Marcus Group for a total enterprise value of $2.7 billion.
On December 23, L’Oréal Group has announced an agreement to acquire Gowoonsesang Cosmetics Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Swiss retail group Migros, which includes the South Korean skincare brand Dr.G.
On December 20, Calvin Klein announced its official return to New York Fashion Week (NYFW), scheduled for February 2025.
On December 18, Balenciaga opened its first standalone store in Austin, Texas. Located within the mixed-use metropolitan center of The Domain, the store features an extensive selection of the brand’s latest collections, including men’s and women’s ready-to-wear, shoes, bags, and accessories.
The Parisian luxury jeweler, Boucheron, has opened its first boutique in Las Vegas, located within the opulent Fontainebleau Las Vegas.
On December 18, Highsnobiety, a culture platform based in Berlin, announced a new leadership structure.
Kering, a leading conglomerate in the luxury industry, is moving forward with plans to bring in external investors for a new entity that will manage approximately €4 billion ($4.2 billion) worth of real estate assets spread across Milan, New York, and Paris.
On December 16, New York-based brand management firm WHP Global announced an agreement to acquire the intellectual property (IP) of the VERA WANG brand, led by renowned fashion designer Vera Wang.
Copenhagen Fashion Week will take place over five days from Monday, January 27, to Friday, January 31, 2025.