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On November 3, Italian fragrance brand Vranjes Firenze, founded in 1983 in Florence, announced the acquisition of a 51% stake in Integra Fragrances, a company specializing in olfactory branding.
On November 1, Belgian designer Marina Yee, one of the pioneering members of the Antwerp Six, passed away after a battle with cancer. She was 67.
On October 30, the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) Foundation and the Bezos Earth Fund officially announced a new joint project, The Next Thread Initiative, aimed at shaping the next era of sustainable fashion.
German sportswear giant Puma announced plans to cut approximately 900 corporate positions worldwide by the end of 2026 as part of a sweeping restructuring effort under its new CEO, Arthur Hoeld.
On October 28, The Estée Lauder Companies Inc., a global leader in the luxury beauty industry, announced a new strategic partnership with Shopify, one of the world’s leading commerce platforms.
Israeli-born and Paris-based designer Hed Mayner has been selected as the second guest designer for the upcoming Pitti Immagine Uomo 109, which will take place in Florence, Italy, from January 13 to 16, 2026.
The Italian luxury maison FENDI, based in Rome, has unveiled its Spring/Summer 2026 Pre-Collection designed by Silvia Venturini Fendi.
U.S.-based footwear brand Allbirds, Inc. is drawing market attention after announcing a strategic pivot into AI compute infrastructure. After years of declining performance, the company’s latest move has triggered a sharp surge…
On April 14, Inside Out, a holding company built around the concept of conscious living, announced the acquisition of Muses Neck Potion No. 9, a wellness brand founded by Susan Rockefeller.
On April 13, French luxury group LVMH reported its results for the first quarter of 2026. The company posted revenue of €19.1 billion, marking a 6% decline on a reported basis but a 1% increase on an organic basis, demonstrating resilience despite a challenging external environment.
Hermès has opened its 25th leather goods workshop in Loupes, Gironde, near Bordeaux, France.
On April 13, the German fashion brand BOSS announced that it will become the official lifestyle outfitter of the Australian Open starting in 2027.
U.S. luxury department store group Saks Global has entered the final stage of its restructuring process. As the company moves toward exiting Chapter 11 this summer, it has secured $500 million in exit financing and filed its reorganization plan with the court, offering a clearer view of its path forward.
On April 9, it was revealed that Stefano Gabbana, co-founder of the Italian luxury brand Dolce & Gabbana, had stepped down from his role as chairman. The resignation reportedly took place in…
On April 8, U.S.-based luxury streetwear brand Fear of God announced a major organizational restructuring.
Spanish beauty group Puig has appointed Renaud de Lesquen as president of its flagship brand Rabanne.
On April 8, New York-based luxury brand Altuzarra announced the appointment of Marta Lastra as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately.
Italian designer Adriano Goldschmied, known as the “Godfather of Denim,” passed away at dawn on April 5 at a hospital in Castelfranco Veneto, Italy. He was 82 years old, following a prolonged battle with cancer.
On April 6, Paris-based diamond jewelry maison Messika announced the appointment of actress Kiko Mizuhara as its new maison ambassador.
Can AI truly eliminate fit uncertainty in fashion e-commerce? CATCHES’ RealFit suggests a future where digital shopping is no longer defined by guesswork, but by precision.
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.
On February 4, Osmo, a digital fragrance design company, announced that it has completed a $70 million Series B funding round.
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.
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.
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.
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.
