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On October 30, the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) Foundation and the Bezos Earth Fund officially announced a new joint project, The Next Thread Initiative, aimed at shaping the next era of sustainable fashion.
German sportswear giant Puma announced plans to cut approximately 900 corporate positions worldwide by the end of 2026 as part of a sweeping restructuring effort under its new CEO, Arthur Hoeld.
On October 28, The Estée Lauder Companies Inc., a global leader in the luxury beauty industry, announced a new strategic partnership with Shopify, one of the world’s leading commerce platforms.
Israeli-born and Paris-based designer Hed Mayner has been selected as the second guest designer for the upcoming Pitti Immagine Uomo 109, which will take place in Florence, Italy, from January 13 to 16, 2026.
The Italian luxury maison FENDI, based in Rome, has unveiled its Spring/Summer 2026 Pre-Collection designed by Silvia Venturini Fendi.
Fondation Cartier pour l’art contemporain has opened its new home in the heart of Paris, on Place du Palais-Royal, and is celebrating the relocation with a major exhibition titled Exposition Générale.
On October 27, New York–based label Kith, known for blurring the lines between streetwear and luxury, has joined forces with the Japanese brand ssstein to launch a refined new collection, Kith 101 for ssstein.
On January 28, Allbirds, a footwear brand known for its use of sustainable materials, announced plans to streamline its operations as part of a strategy to achieve profitable growth.
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.
On January 27, French luxury conglomerate LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton announced its full-year results for fiscal 2025.
On January 26, U.S. makeup brand Pat McGrath Labs filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code.
On January 23, Authentic Brands Group (ABG) announced that it has taken the American denim brand Guess private.
On January 21, British luxury brand Burberry announced that its retail comparable store sales rose 3% year on year in the third quarter of fiscal year 2026, covering the 13 weeks ended December 27, 2025.
On January 30, Paris-based fashion house Alaïa officially announced that its Belgian creative director, Pieter Mulier, will step down from his role.
On January 23, Dior announced the appointment of Canadian actress and director Taylor Russell as the brand ambassador for its new collections under Jonathan Anderson.
On January 21, French outdoor brand Salomon announced the appointment of Finnish designer Heikki Salonen as its first-ever creative director.
On January 20, it was announced that Bartolomeo Rongone, who has served as CEO of Bottega Veneta for approximately six years, will step down from the brand on March 31 and assume the role of CEO at Moncler Group on April 1.
On January 15, the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT), a globally renowned institution for creative education under the State University of New York (SUNY), announced the appointment of Jason S. Schupbach as its new president.
Valentino Garavani, the legendary Italian couturier, has died at his residence in Rome. He was 93. His passing marks the end of an era in the history of global fashion. The news…
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 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.
Danish wishlist app GoWish is capturing global attention after reaching No. 1 on the U.S. App Store ahead of the 2025 holiday season.
On October 22, Shop My Shelf, Inc., also known as ShopMy, announced the completion of a $70 million funding round at a valuation of $1.5 billion.
On October 14, The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. announced the opening of its new hub, La Maison des Parfums, on Rue Volney in Paris’s 2nd arrondissement.
On January 28, Japanese fashion brand CFCL announced the establishment of its own production facility, CFCL Knitting Factory, located in Sōka City, Saitama Prefecture.
