Italian luxury brand Valentino has entered a new partnership with Dover Street Market (DSM), founded by Rei Kawakubo and Adrian Joffe, to mark the release of Alessandro Michele’s first cruise collection, “Avant Les Débuts.”
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Italian luxury brand Valentino has entered a new partnership with Dover Street Market (DSM), founded by Rei Kawakubo and Adrian Joffe, to mark the release of Alessandro Michele’s first cruise collection, “Avant Les Débuts.”
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On October 28, the 2024 CFDA Fashion Awards, presented by Amazon Fashion, took place at the American Museum of Natural History.
On October 28, multiple media outlets reported that The Estée Lauder Companies intends to appoint Stéphane de La Faverie, the company’s Executive Group President, as its next CEO.
CLO Virtual Fashion Inc., a leader in the fashion technology industry, has launched its new dedicated learning platform, “CLO Academy,” specifically designed for digital fashion design.
American luxury jewelry brand David Yurman has launched its 2024 holiday campaign, showcasing its most influential cast to date.
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The European Commission has opened formal proceedings against the Chinese-founded online retailer Shein under the Digital Services Act (DSA).
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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 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 February 9, LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton announced new appointments to its Executive Committee to reinforce its organizational structure and advance its sustainable growth strategy. The appointments are effective immediately.
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.
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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 December 1, Shopify, one of the world’s largest independent e-commerce platforms, experienced an unexpected system outage on Cyber Monday.