On February 5, Italian luxury maison Versace announced the appointment of Pieter Mulier as its new Chief Creative Officer, effective July 1, 2026.
On February 5, Italian luxury maison Versace announced the appointment of Pieter Mulier as its new Chief Creative Officer, effective July 1, 2026.
Italian luxury menswear brand Zegna has released its Spring/Summer 2026 campaign “WINTER GARDEN,” featuring global ambassador Mads Mikkelsen.
French luxury Maison Dior has appointed two actors rising on the international film scene—Sophie Wilde…
On February 4, Osmo, a digital fragrance design company, announced that it has completed a $70 million Series B funding round.
On February 4, fashion shopping app Lyst released the Lyst Index for Q4 2025, covering the period from October to December 2025, unveiling rankings of the hottest fashion brands and products during the quarter.
On February 3, New York–based fashion brand Proenza Schouler unveiled its first advertising campaign under the creative direction of Rachel Scott, released in anticipation of the Spring 2026 season.
On February 2, U.S.-based private equity firm RoundTable Healthcare Partners, which specializes exclusively in the healthcare sector, announced an investment and strategic partnership with premium skincare and sun protection brand Colorescience.
On March 11, Los Angeles–based modern fine fragrance brand PHLUR announced its upcoming expansion into the European and Mexican markets through Sephora.
On March 11, Spanish fashion group Inditex announced its financial results for fiscal year 2025, reporting continued growth in both revenue and profit. Net sales reached €39.9 billion, while net income rose to €6.2 billion, marking new record levels for the company.
On March 11, U.S.-based consumer technology platform Quince announced that it has raised $500 million in a Series E funding round. Following the financing, the company’s post-money valuation reached $10.1 billion.
U.S. luxury department store group Saks Global announced on March 6 that it plans to close a total of 15 stores, including 12 Saks Fifth Avenue locations and three Neiman Marcus stores.
On March 9, U.S. private equity investment firm Main Post Partners announced that it has agreed to sell DeMert Brands—the company behind the haircare brand Not Your Mother’s—to German chemical and consumer goods giant Henkel. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
U.S. fashion retailer Revolve Group, Inc. has announced the launch of a new fashion house, REVOLVE Los Angeles, on March 4. The brand is scheduled to debut exclusively on the company’s online platforms REVOLVE and FWRD starting March 9.
On March 16, Japanese luxury jeweler TASAKI announced the appointment of Richard Collasse as Global CEO, simultaneously unveiling a major overhaul of its group leadership structure — a move aimed at accelerating the brand’s expansion on the world stage.
Tiffany & Co., the New York-born luxury jewelry house, has announced the appointment of Academy Award-winning actress, producer, and director Natalie Portman as its new Global House Ambassador.
On March 12, Prada Beauty announced the appointment of Bella Hadid as the brand’s first-ever Global Beauty Ambassador.
On March 12, Stéphane Bianchi, who heads the Watches & Jewelry division of LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton, announced the appointment of Béatrice Goasglas as the new CEO of TAG Heuer, effective May 1, 2026.
Etro and its creative director, Marco De Vincenzo, have officially announced the end of their nearly four-year collaboration, effective March 12. A successor has yet to be named.
Levi’s® officially announced on March 10, 2026, a global partnership with ROSÉ, the world-renowned singer-songwriter and member of Korean girl group BLACKPINK.
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 December 11, SuperCircle announced that it has raised $24 million in Series A funding, led by Foundry, with participation from BBG Ventures, Renewal Fund, and Elemental Impact.