L’Oréal, one of the world’s largest beauty companies, has launched a new accelerator program to further drive innovation in the field of sustainability.
L’Oréal, one of the world’s largest beauty companies, has launched a new accelerator program to further drive innovation in the field of sustainability.
On June 17, Italian luxury house Max Mara presented its 2026 Resort Collection, titled Venere Vesuviana, at the grand Caserta Palace near Naples.
On June 18, OTB Group announced that Francesco Risso is stepping down as creative director of Italian luxury brand Marni, bringing his nearly decade-long tenure to a close.
On June 14, Italian fashion powerhouse Emporio Armani unveiled a new flagship store on Tokyo’s prestigious Miyuki Street in Ginza.
Acne Studios, the Swedish brand known for its fluid aesthetic bridging art and fashion, is opening its first permanent gallery space in Paris: Acne Paper Palais Royal.
French luxury brand Hermès is hosting an immersive event titled Mystery at the Grooms’ at Pier 36 in New York City.
Gabriela Hearst unveiled her Resort 2026 collection, photographed on the Passerelle Léopold-Sédar-Senghor in Paris.
On April 15, French luxury house Hermès reported its financial results for the first quarter of 2026 (ending March).
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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.
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.
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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.
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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.