On July 10, at Sotheby’s “Fashion Icons” auction in Paris, the original Hermès Birkin bag once used by the late Jane Birkin was sold for €8.6 million, including fees.
French high jeweler Chaumet has partnered with the prestigious five-star hotel The Peninsula Paris to present a limited-time afternoon tea experience.
The Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) and Genesis House, a cultural space created by Hyundai Motor Company, have officially launched the third edition of the “AAPI Design + Innovation Grant,” a support program for Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) designers.
French luxury conglomerate LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton has acquired 100% ownership of Bey Médias, the media company that publishes the daily newspaper L’Opinion and the financial news website L’Agefi.
Gabriela Hearst, a leading voice in sustainable luxury, has unveiled her brand’s first-ever denim collection made from 100% recycled cotton.
Muse, the jewelry boutique originating from New York’s West Village, opened a new location in early July at Nordstrom’s flagship store in New York.
L’Oréal Groupe, the world’s largest beauty company, has officially launched the first call for applications for its new global initiative, the Sustainable Innovation Accelerator.
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Italian fashion and luxury group OTB announced on June 4 that it has completed the acquisition of 100% of avant-garde Haute Couture house Viktor&Rolf, bringing the brand fully under its ownership.
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On June 3, Macy’s, Inc. reported its financial results for the first quarter of fiscal 2026, ended May 2, 2026.
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On June 3, Spanish fashion retail giant Inditex reported its financial results for the first quarter of fiscal 2026 (February 1–April 30, 2026).
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On June 2, Victoria’s Secret & Co. reported its financial results for the first quarter ended May 2, 2026.
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On June 1, Waldencast announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its dermatological skincare and aesthetics business, Obagi Medical, to private investment firm Bridgepoint.
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On May 28, New York-based designer Allina Liu revealed via Instagram that a significant portion of her Spring/Summer 2026 collection production had been lost during transit, resulting in the cancellation of several planned product releases.
Korean skincare brand Anua has announced Kendall Jenner as its first-ever global brand ambassador. Alongside the appointment, the brand is launching a global campaign centered on its PDRN Collagen Glow Facial Serum Spray.
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The Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) announced the 10 finalists for the 2026 CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund on June 2.
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On June 1, Kering announced the appointment of Gianfranco D’Attis as Chief Executive Officer of Alexander McQueen. Effective June 3, 2026, D’Attis will report directly to Kering CEO Luca de Meo and will be based in London.
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On June 1, the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) announced the appointment of Allison Sarofim as the new Chair of Friends of the CFDA.
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Paris-based diamond jewelry house Messika has announced the appointment of South Korean actor and model Lee Soo Hyuk as its newest Maison Ambassador.
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Italian luxury menswear house ZEGNA has announced the appointment of French football star Ousmane Dembélé, forward for Paris Saint-Germain and the French national team, as its new Global Brand Ambassador.
On May 13, the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) announced the launch of “Innovation Hub,” a new initiative developed in partnership with OpenAI to support AI adoption across the fashion industry.
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L’Oréal Luxe, the luxury division of L’Oréal Groupe, announced on May 12 an exclusive partnership with DATALAND, a new AI-focused art museum set to open in Los Angeles this summer.
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On March 17, French beauty company L’Oréal announced the expansion of its AI partnership with U.S.-based semiconductor leader NVIDIA. The initiative aims to fundamentally redefine beauty and skincare development through AI-driven computational chemistry.
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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.
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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.
On March 26, Swedish fashion company H&M Group announced its Annual and Sustainability Report for 2025.
