On October 30, the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) Foundation and the Bezos Earth Fund officially announced a new joint project, The Next Thread Initiative, aimed at shaping the next era of sustainable fashion.
German sportswear giant Puma announced plans to cut approximately 900 corporate positions worldwide by the end of 2026 as part of a sweeping restructuring effort under its new CEO, Arthur Hoeld.
On October 28, The Estée Lauder Companies Inc., a global leader in the luxury beauty industry, announced a new strategic partnership with Shopify, one of the world’s leading commerce platforms.
Israeli-born and Paris-based designer Hed Mayner has been selected as the second guest designer for the upcoming Pitti Immagine Uomo 109, which will take place in Florence, Italy, from January 13 to 16, 2026.
The Italian luxury maison FENDI, based in Rome, has unveiled its Spring/Summer 2026 Pre-Collection designed by Silvia Venturini Fendi.
Fondation Cartier pour l’art contemporain has opened its new home in the heart of Paris, on Place du Palais-Royal, and is celebrating the relocation with a major exhibition titled Exposition Générale.
On October 27, New York–based label Kith, known for blurring the lines between streetwear and luxury, has joined forces with the Japanese brand ssstein to launch a refined new collection, Kith 101 for ssstein.
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On July 13, it was reported that the Estée Lauder Companies had decided to retain Too Faced, Smashbox, and Dr.Jart+ rather than sell the three brands.
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Phia, the AI-powered shopping platform co-founded by Bill Gates’ daughter Phoebe Gates and Sophia Kianni, is facing allegations that it improperly attributed online purchases to itself.
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On July 13, Kyoto-based textile company HOSOO announced that its group companies had earned B Corporation certification.
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French group L’Oréal, the world’s largest cosmetics company, and French luxury group Kering have signed a 50-year exclusive global licence for the fragrances and beauty products of GUCCI.
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L’Oréal Agrees to Acquire a Majority Stake in Innovist, a Digital-First Indian Personal Care Company
L’Oréal, the world’s leading beauty group, announced on June 18 that it has signed an agreement to acquire a majority stake in Innovist, a leading house of personal care brands in India.
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On July 2, French luxury house Chanel announced its acquisition of Charvet, the heritage shirtmaker founded in 1838.
On July 15, French luxury group Kering announced the appointment of Romain Spitzer as Chief Executive Officer of its fashion house Bottega Veneta, effective September 1, 2026.
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On July 13, U.S. department store Nordstrom announced the appointment of fashion journalist and editor Brooke Bobb as vice president and fashion director.
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On July 14, the French fashion and fragrance house Rabanne announced the appointment of Olivier Rousteing as its new Creative Director.
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On July 9, J.Crew Group, the owner of the American fashion brand J.Crew, announced the appointment of Kathleen Van Nest Pierce as President of the J.Crew brand, effective August 4, 2026.
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American global lifestyle brand Tommy Hilfiger has named Zhou Guanyu — China’s first-ever Formula 1® driver and reserve driver for the Cadillac Formula 1® Team — as its newest global brand ambassador.
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On July 7, Swiss fine watchmaking manufacture Jaeger-LeCoultre has announced the internationally acclaimed artist and actress IU as its new global ambassador.
Italian luxury maison BVLGARI unveiled its connected ecosystem for jewelry and watches at VivaTech 2026, Europe’s leading technology and startup event held in Paris, France.
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U.S.-based technology company Snap Inc. unveiled its new augmented reality (AR) glasses, SPECS, at Augmented World Expo 2026 (AWE 2026) in Paris on June 16.
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French beauty giant L’Oréal announced a strategic collaboration with OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, on June 17 during VivaTech 2026 in Paris.
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Italian luxury house Prada and commercial space company Axiom Space have unveiled the Liquid Cooling and Ventilation Garment (LCVG), the latest milestone in their collaboration on next-generation spacesuit technology for NASA’s Artemis program.
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On May 29, AI-powered shopping app Phia announced that it has secured $35.5 million in Series A funding.
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U.S. tech giant Google has unveiled a new shopping feature that could fundamentally transform the structure of online commerce: “Universal Cart.”
France has passed a new law aimed at regulating ultra-fast fashion, marking a significant step in the country’s efforts to reduce the environmental impact of the fashion industry. The legislation primarily targets online platforms built on high-volume, low-cost business models, including Shein, Temu, and AliExpress.
