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On January 9, Paris-based fashion brand Y/Project, renowned for its avant-garde designs, announced it would cease operations, marking the end of 14 years of innovative and boundary-pushing creativity in the fashion world.
Italian luxury brand Pucci has announced Portofino, a jewel of the Italian Riviera, as the destination for its upcoming runway show.
On January 7, Spanish textile giant Sociedad Textil Lonia (STL) announced its acquisition of the iconic French fashion brand Christian Lacroix.
On January 6, the British Fashion Council (BFC) announced the appointment of Laura Weir as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective April 28, 2025.
On January 4, Ralph Lauren, a fashion designer representing the United States, was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Biden in a ceremony held at the White House in Washington, D.C.
Emporio Armani has announced that British actor Nicholas Galitzine has been chosen as the new global ambassador for its latest fragrance, Stronger with You Parfum.
On January 2, Carmell, a company specializing in the bio-aesthetics sector, announced that it had signed a definitive agreement to acquire Elevai Skincare’s skincare and haircare business.
The European Commission has opened formal proceedings against the Chinese-founded online retailer Shein under the Digital Services Act (DSA).
Barcelona-based beauty and fashion group Puig announced its full-year and fourth-quarter 2025 results on February 18. Despite foreign exchange headwinds, the company maintained strong growth and surpassed €5 billion in annual revenue for the first time in its history.
On February 2, New York–based luxury resale company Madison Avenue Couture announced that it achieved more than 40% year-over-year revenue growth in 2025.
On February 4, Osmo, a digital fragrance design company, announced that it has completed a $70 million Series B funding round.
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 February 3, Capri Holdings Limited announced its results for the third quarter of fiscal year 2026, revealing that while headwinds persisted on the revenue front, the company has significantly strengthened its financial foundation through the sale of Versace.
On February 24, UNIQLO, the global apparel brand operated by Fast Retailing Co., Ltd., announced that it has signed a global brand ambassador agreement with British tennis star Emma Raducanu.
On February 24, London-based fashion brand COS unveiled its Spring/Summer 2026 campaign.
On February 19, the Italian luxury maison Bvlgari announced that it has appointed singer-songwriter Dua Lipa as its new Global Ambassador.
On February 12, Italian designer Sabato De Sarno announced the launch of two scholarships dedicated to the First-Level Academic Diploma (DAPL) in Fashion Design at IED Florence.
On February 18, the British Fashion Council (BFC) announced the appointment of Clare Waight Keller, Creative Director of Uniqlo, and Kate Varah, Executive Director and Co-Chief Executive of the National Theatre, as new members of its Executive Board.
On February 12, in Seoul, South Korea, Swiss luxury watchmaker Hublot announced the appointment of Jung Kook, a member of BTS and a globally recognized artist, as its new Global Brand Ambassador.
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.
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.
London-based art and design institution Central Saint Martins (CSM) has…
