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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 24, LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton announced its consolidated financial results for the first half of 2025.
On July 23, American Eagle announced the appointment of actress Sydney Sweeney as the new muse for its Fall 2025 campaign.
Giorgio Armani, the iconic fashion house founded in Milan in 1975, is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year.
Ralph Lauren, the iconic American fashion brand, has launched a limited-edition capsule collection titled Polo Ralph Lauren for Oak Bluffs, inspired by the historical Black summer community of Oak Bluffs in Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts.
On July 22, Kim Kardashian’s loungewear brand SKIMS announced its official partnership with League One Volleyball (LOVB), a professional women’s volleyball league in the United States.
On July 22, leading private equity firm TSG Consumer announced it had reached a definitive agreement to acquire the rapidly growing fragrance brand PHLUR.
On April 16, French luxury group Kering announced that it has entered into a strategic partnership with China-based fashion group ICCF.
On April 15, French luxury house Hermès reported its financial results for the first quarter of 2026 (ending March).
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, Italian luxury house Dolce & Gabbana announced the appointment of Stefano Cantino as Co-Chief Executive Officer as part of a broader reorganization of its leadership structure.
On April 10, Ralph Toledano stepped down as chairman of Victoria Beckham after approximately eight years in the role. His departure took effect on March 31, 2026.
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.
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.
