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Japanese designer Soshi Otsuki, founder of the brand SOSHIOTSUKI, has been selected as the guest designer for the 109th edition of Pitti Immagine Uomo, one of the world’s leading menswear trade shows, to be held in Florence from January 13 to 16, 2026.
On October 19, Kering and L’Oréal announced a long-term strategic partnership in the fields of luxury beauty and wellness.
On October 17, H&M unveiled its latest designer collaboration: Glenn Martens × H&M, a collection created with one of the most talked-about Belgian designers of our time, Glenn Martens.
Italian luxury house Giorgio Armani celebrates its 50th anniversary this year. To mark the occasion, the brand is hosting a special exhibition titled “ARMANI/Archivio”, which traces its legacy and aesthetic evolution. The exhibition will take place at Armani/Ginza Tower in Tokyo from October 27 to November 16.
On October 16, bridal brand Daughter of Simone unveiled its latest collection, Moon River, at the iconic Hotel Chelsea in New York.
Dutch luxury fashion house Viktor&Rolf has unveiled the Autumn/Winter 2026 collection of its bridal line, Viktor&Rolf Mariage.
On October 17, London-based COS unveiled its Autumn/Winter 2025 collection, once again placing cashmere at the center of its creative vision.
On December 9, Vince Holding Corp., the parent company of the U.S. contemporary brand Vince, announced its financial results for the third quarter ended November 1, 2025.
Luxury retail giant Saks Global has filed a lawsuit to block Yumi Shin, former Chief Merchandising Officer of New York’s iconic luxury department store Bergdorf Goodman, from assuming a new role at Nordstrom, one of the company’s direct competitors.
On December 8, L’Oréal Groupe announced that it will increase its stake in Galderma Group AG, the Switzerland-based dermatology specialist, to 20%.
On December 5, Italian luxury menswear house Brioni announced the departure of its design director Norbert Stumpfl, who has led the brand’s creative direction for the past seven years since his appointment in 2018.
On December 2, the Prada Group announced that it has officially completed its acquisition of Versace from U.S.-based Capri Holdings.
On November 27, HUMAN MADE Inc., the company led by Creative Director NIGO®, made its debut on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Growth Market.
On December 11, U.S.-based athletic apparel giant lululemon athletica inc. announced that its Chief Executive Officer, Calvin McDonald, will step down from his role effective January 31, 2026.
On December 11, French luxury house Louis Vuitton announced that it has appointed Chase Infiniti, one of the most promising emerging actresses in the United States, as its newest ambassador.
Luxury retail giant Saks Global has filed a lawsuit to block Yumi Shin, former Chief Merchandising Officer of New York’s iconic luxury department store Bergdorf Goodman, from assuming a new role at Nordstrom, one of the company’s direct competitors.
On December 8, UNCAGED Innovations, a biomaterials company developing sustainable grain-based leather alternatives, announced that Academy Award–winning actor and prominent animal welfare advocate Natalie Portman has joined the company as a strategic partner.
On December 8, California-based luxury fashion retailer FWRD (under REVOLVE Group, Inc.) announced the appointment of Rosie Huntington-Whiteley—internationally renowned model and entrepreneur—as its new Fashion Director.
On December 5, Italian luxury menswear house Brioni announced the departure of its design director Norbert Stumpfl, who has led the brand’s creative direction for the past seven years since his appointment in 2018.
On December 1, Shopify, one of the world’s largest independent e-commerce platforms, experienced an unexpected system outage on Cyber Monday.
Danish wishlist app GoWish is capturing global attention after reaching No. 1 on the U.S. App Store ahead of the 2025 holiday season.
On October 22, Shop My Shelf, Inc., also known as ShopMy, announced the completion of a $70 million funding round at a valuation of $1.5 billion.
On October 14, The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. announced the opening of its new hub, La Maison des Parfums, on Rue Volney in Paris’s 2nd arrondissement.
On October 14, Ulta Beauty, the largest beauty retailer in the United States, announced the launch of UB Marketplace, a new platform dedicated to beauty and wellness.
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.
On December 8, UNCAGED Innovations, a biomaterials company developing sustainable grain-based leather alternatives, announced that Academy Award–winning actor and prominent animal welfare advocate Natalie Portman has joined the company as a strategic partner.
