On May 19, Balenciaga and its parent company Kering officially announced the appointment of Pierpaolo Piccioli as the new Creative Director of Balenciaga.
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Soho House, the exclusive members’ club that brings together creative professionals from around the world, is set to open its first Japan location in Minami Aoyama, Tokyo, in early 2026.
On May 14, Loro Piana, the Italian brand renowned for its finest cashmere and wool, announced the winners of the 9th edition of its Knit Design Award 2025.
In the world of high fashion, the phrase “Made in Italy” has long stood as a hallmark of craftsmanship, quality, and above all, trust. But beneath that prestigious label, cracks are beginning to show.
On May 15, U.S. sports retail giant DICK’S Sporting Goods announced that it will acquire Foot Locker, a brand synonymous with sneaker culture.
On May 14, German luxury e-commerce company Mytheresa announced its financial results for the third quarter of fiscal year 2025, ended March 31, revealing solid growth in both sales and profitability.
On May 14, British luxury brand Burberry announced its financial results for the fiscal year ending March 2025, reporting a 17% year-on-year drop in revenue to £2.461 billion and an operating loss of £3 million.
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On March 27, Pitti Immagine Uomo 110, set to take place in Florence, Italy, from June 16 to 19, announced that it has selected Copenhagen-based menswear label Sunflower as one of its guest designers.
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Pitti Immagine Uomo 110, taking place in Florence, Italy from June 16 to 19, has announced that Korean designer Jiyong Kim will join its special events program as a featured guest designer.
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On April 3, South Korean fashion creative brand ADERERROR announced actor Byeon Wooseok as its first-ever official ambassador.
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On April 2, U.S. beauty brand Almay announced a brand relaunch, marking a new chapter rooted in its long-standing commitment to gentle, skin-friendly makeup.
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Mark Thomas will exit Carven after approximately one year as design director, the Paris-based house announced on April 2. His departure will take effect at the end of this month as he moves on to pursue new opportunities.
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On March 30, American brand Calvin Klein announced its Spring 2026 denim campaign in Asia, starring Thai actor Ling Ling Kwong.
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.
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On February 4, Osmo, a digital fragrance design company, announced that it has completed a $70 million Series B funding round.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 March 17, San Francisco-based startup Rubi announced that it has raised $7.5 million in funding and secured multi-year offtake agreements worth over $60 million with leading fashion brands and manufacturers.
