On January 9, French luxury brand Givenchy announced the appointment of Benjamin Cercio as its new Global Communications Director.
On January 9, French luxury brand Givenchy announced the appointment of Benjamin Cercio as its new Global Communications Director.
On January 9, Paris-based fashion brand Y/Project, renowned for its avant-garde designs, announced it would cease operations, marking the end of 14 years of innovative and boundary-pushing creativity in the fashion world.
Italian luxury brand Pucci has announced Portofino, a jewel of the Italian Riviera, as the destination for its upcoming runway show.
On January 7, Spanish textile giant Sociedad Textil Lonia (STL) announced its acquisition of the iconic French fashion brand Christian Lacroix.
On January 6, the British Fashion Council (BFC) announced the appointment of Laura Weir as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective April 28, 2025.
On January 4, Ralph Lauren, a fashion designer representing the United States, was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Biden in a ceremony held at the White House in Washington, D.C.
Emporio Armani has announced that British actor Nicholas Galitzine has been chosen as the new global ambassador for its latest fragrance, Stronger with You Parfum.
On June 3, Macy’s, Inc. reported its financial results for the first quarter of fiscal 2026, ended May 2, 2026.
On June 3, Spanish fashion retail giant Inditex reported its financial results for the first quarter of fiscal 2026 (February 1–April 30, 2026).
On June 2, Victoria’s Secret & Co. reported its financial results for the first quarter ended May 2, 2026.
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.
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.
U.S. apparel giant Gap Inc. reported its first-quarter fiscal 2026 results on May 28, posting net sales of $3.497 billion, up 1% year-over-year.
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.
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.
Paris-based diamond jewelry house Messika has announced the appointment of South Korean actor and model Lee Soo Hyuk as its newest Maison Ambassador.
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 27, American fashion brand Diane von Furstenberg (DVF) announced the appointment of New York-based designer Henry Zankov as its new Artistic Director. The role marks the first time in the brand’s 54-year history that the position has been established.
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.
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.
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 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.