On July 10, at Sotheby’s “Fashion Icons” auction in Paris, the original Hermès Birkin bag once used by the late Jane Birkin was sold for €8.6 million, including fees.
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On July 10, at Sotheby’s “Fashion Icons” auction in Paris, the original Hermès Birkin bag once used by the late Jane Birkin was sold for €8.6 million, including fees.
French high jeweler Chaumet has partnered with the prestigious five-star hotel The Peninsula Paris to present a limited-time afternoon tea experience.
The Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) and Genesis House, a cultural space created by Hyundai Motor Company, have officially launched the third edition of the “AAPI Design + Innovation Grant,” a support program for Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) designers.
French luxury conglomerate LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton has acquired 100% ownership of Bey Médias, the media company that publishes the daily newspaper L’Opinion and the financial news website L’Agefi.
Gabriela Hearst, a leading voice in sustainable luxury, has unveiled her brand’s first-ever denim collection made from 100% recycled cotton.
Muse, the jewelry boutique originating from New York’s West Village, opened a new location in early July at Nordstrom’s flagship store in New York.
L’Oréal Groupe, the world’s largest beauty company, has officially launched the first call for applications for its new global initiative, the Sustainable Innovation Accelerator.
On January 8, American fashion brand Tommy Hilfiger announced a new global partnership with English Premier League football club Liverpool Football Club (LFC).
On January 7, U.S. beauty conglomerate Estée Lauder Companies revealed that it has begun reviewing its brand portfolio.
On January 7, the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) announced two new grant programs aimed at strengthening the foundation of fashion manufacturing in the United States.
One of Asia’s largest textile trade fairs, Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics – Spring Edition 2026, will take place over three days from Wednesday, March 11, to Friday, March 13, 2026, at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai) in China.
Saks Global, a U.S.-based luxury department store group, has reached a critical crossroads in its restructuring efforts.
Pat McGrath Labs, the cosmetics brand founded in 2015 by British makeup artist Dame Pat McGrath, has entered a restructuring process that includes a potential sale of its assets, according to industry sources.
On January 8, Fast Retailing announced the appointment of Francesco Risso as the new Creative Director of GU, as part of its strategy to strengthen the brand’s competitiveness in the global market.
On January 7, LVMH announced a leadership reshuffle at its maison Givenchy, appointing Amandine Ohayon as the brand’s new Chief Executive Officer.
On January 7, Louis Vuitton announced the appointment of professional skateboarder Yuto Horigome as the Maison’s newest ambassador.
Fanny Moizant, co-founder and president of the French luxury resale platform Vestiaire Collective, has left the company.
On January 6, Emporio Armani announced the appointment of model and entrepreneur Kendall Jenner as its Global Fragrance Ambassador.
On January 2, Saks Global, one of the world’s largest multi-brand luxury retailers, announced that its Chief Executive Officer, Marc Metrick, has stepped down.
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.
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 October 14, Ulta Beauty, the largest beauty retailer in the United States, announced the launch of UB Marketplace, a new platform dedicated to beauty and wellness.