On April 6, LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton announced significant leadership changes across its portfolio, naming new chief executive officers for two of its fashion houses—Fendi and Kenzo.
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On April 3, Polish designer brand Magda Butrym and H&M marked the launch of their highly anticipated collaboration with a dazzling event held at the historic One Hanson Place in Brooklyn, New York.
On April 3, Kering Eyewear announced that it had signed an agreement to acquire 100% of Visard’s share capital, an eyewear manufacturer based in the Belluno region of Italy, and to become a minority shareholder in Mistral.
On April 3, the triple collaboration “Moncler x Mercedes-Benz by NIGO,” bringing together Moncler, Mercedes-Benz, and designer NIGO, was unveiled at the newly opened Mercedes-Benz flagship dealership in Manhattan, New York.
On April 3, H&M Group announced that its fashion brand, & Other Stories, has appointed Jonathan Saunders as Chief Creative Officer, effective in the first half of 2025.
On April 2, the LVMH Prize—one of the most prestigious support programs for emerging fashion talents—announced its eight finalists for the 2025 edition.
On April 2, U.S. President Donald J. Trump announced a new tariff policy, imposing a flat 10% base tariff on all imported goods, along with significantly higher “Reciprocal Tariffs” targeting key trading partners such as China, Vietnam, Japan, and South Korea.
On April 1, Skims, the shapewear brand founded by Kim Kardashian, opened its first flagship store on the West Coast, choosing none other than Los Angeles as its latest home.
On April 1, GUESS JEANS, led by Nicolai Marciano, announced a new partnership with globally acclaimed Japanese artist VERDY.
On March 29, Canadian fashion brand Dsquared2, announced the immediate termination of the brand’s long-standing licensing agreement with Staff International, its long-time production and distribution partner.