On August 29, E.l.f. Beauty announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Naturium for $355 million in cash and stock.
On August 29, E.l.f. Beauty announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Naturium for $355 million in cash and stock.
Along with New York Fashion Week, Chanel will open a diner in New York City.
From Friday, September 8 to Saturday, September 10, Chanel will celebrate the launch of its iconic Chance fragrance in Williamsburg, Brooklyn with a diner-themed pop-up event, LUCKY CHANCE DINER.
On the 10th of this month, Tapestry, Inc., owner of brands such as Coach, Kate Spade, and Stuart Weitzman, made headlines when it announced that it would acquire Capri Holdings, owner of fashion brands such as Michael Kors, Versace, and Jimmy Choo, for approximately $8.5 billion.
On August 24, Shein, the E-commerce giant known for ultralow prices, announced a partnership with the SPARC Group, the US parent company of Forever 21.
The popularity of SKIMS, the apparel brand co-founded by Kim Kardashian, continues unabated. In just four years since its founding, the brand has quadrupled its valuation to become a unicorn company.
Marc Jacobs Beauty is coming back with a new agreement with Coty, a beauty conglomerate that has created fragrances for numerous luxury brands.
Jewelry brand Pandora is launching three new jewelry collections featuring lab-grown diamonds: Pandora Nova, Pandora Era, and Pandora Talisman.
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 May 29, AI-powered shopping app Phia announced that it has secured $35.5 million in Series A funding.
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 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.
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.