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On December 16, Swedish next-generation cellulose material company Circulose announced the expansion of its partnerships with global fashion brands as it accelerates the large-scale rollout of CIRCULOSE®.
On December 16, French luxury group Kering announced that it has sold a 60% stake in a property it owns on New York’s Fifth Avenue and will transition to a joint venture structure with investment firm Ardian.
On December 15, luxury fashion brand Rick Owens and its parent company Owenscorp announced that they will no longer use fur in any future collections.
On December 10, American global lifestyle brand Tommy Hilfiger announced the appointment of Formula 1® driver Sergio Perez as its new Global Menswear Ambassador.
Asian beauty–focused retailer SUKOSHI has unveiled an ambitious expansion plan for the U.S. market, aiming to operate more than 40 stores nationwide by the end of 2026.
NARS Cosmetics, the Shiseido-owned makeup brand, has announced American model and actress Kaia Gerber as its new Global Brand Ambassador.
Italian luxury house Prada is set to officially launch a limited-edition collection inspired by India’s traditional leather sandals, Kolhapuri chappals.
The beauty industry giant The Estée Lauder Companies has stepped into a new phase of transformation.
The Chanel Fall/Winter 2026 collection, presented at Paris Fashion Week in March 2026, marks Matthieu Blazy’s second ready-to-wear offering since taking the helm as Creative Director roughly one year ago. The reason…
Shares of French luxury group LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton (hereafter, LVMH) fell 28% in the first quarter of 2026, marking the company’s worst start to a year since going public.
On March 27, Pitti Immagine Uomo 110, set to take place in Florence, Italy, from June 16 to 19, announced that it has selected Copenhagen-based menswear label Sunflower as one of its guest designers.
On March 31, L’Oréal announced the completion of its acquisition of Kering Beauté as part of its strategic alliance with Kering.
On March 30, sustainable footwear brand Allbirds announced that it has entered into a definitive asset purchase agreement with American Exchange Group (hereafter AXNY), a company specializing in accessories design, licensing, and manufacturing.
On April 8, New York-based luxury brand Altuzarra announced the appointment of Marta Lastra as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately.
Italian designer Adriano Goldschmied, known as the “Godfather of Denim,” passed away at dawn on April 5 at a hospital in Castelfranco Veneto, Italy. He was 82 years old, following a prolonged battle with cancer.
On April 6, Paris-based diamond jewelry maison Messika announced the appointment of actress Kiko Mizuhara as its new maison ambassador.
Pitti Immagine Uomo 110, taking place in Florence, Italy from June 16 to 19, has announced that Korean designer Jiyong Kim will join its special events program as a featured guest designer.
On April 3, South Korean fashion creative brand ADERERROR announced actor Byeon Wooseok as its first-ever official ambassador.
On April 2, U.S. beauty brand Almay announced a brand relaunch, marking a new chapter rooted in its long-standing commitment to gentle, skin-friendly makeup.
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 February 4, Osmo, a digital fragrance design company, announced that it has completed a $70 million Series B funding round.
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.
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 March 17, San Francisco-based startup Rubi announced that it has raised $7.5 million in funding and secured multi-year offtake agreements worth over $60 million with leading fashion brands and manufacturers.
