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CFDA’s NYFW Spring 2023 Show Schedule | 110 brands will participate

CFDA’s NYFW Spring 2023 Show Schedule | 110 brands will participate
September marks the start of the Fashion Week season.

The world’s four major Fashion Weeks are held twice a year, with the autumn/winter collection of the year in February, and the spring/summer collection of the following year in September in New York, London, Milan, and Paris.

On July 28th, the CFDA (Council of Fashion Designers of America) and IMG announced this season’s schedule for the New York Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2023 collection. It will run from September 9th through September 14th.

Glossier Partners with Major Beauty Store, Sephora to Revive The Brand

Glossier partners with major beauty store, Sephora to revive the brand
Glossier in decline, fired 27 employees

Social media-born New York-based makeup brand “Glossier” is undergoing changes because of its inefficiency to keep up with evolving beauty industry.

Glossier laid off 24 employees on August 2nd, 2022. They also plan to add about 20 new employees, including leadership levels in the second half of this year as it transitions to an omnichannel model with major retailers in the United States and Canada.

Hèrmes vs MetaBirkin | Hèrmes is suing NFT Creator, Mason Rothschild

In the past year attention to NFT(non-fungible tokens) and Metaverse has boomed exponentially. Luxurious fashion brands including Gucci, Burberry, and Louis Vuitton have also leaped into this popular metaverse market via NFTs. However, Hermes was one of the few brands that has not yet shown its interest in this market and that is when artist Rothchild started selling “MetaBirkins.”

Business

Amazon Reports Strong Q3 Results – High Expectations for the Holiday Season

On October 31, Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) announced its financial results for the third quarter ending September 30, 2024.

Prada Group Defies Luxury Market Slowdown – Miu Miu Drives Impressive Growth

On October 30, 2024, Prada Group, based in Milan, announced it had achieved a remarkable 18% year-over-year increase in net revenue for the nine months ending September 30, defying the prevailing downturn in the luxury market.

OSF October 30, 2024
Tapestry Faces $8.5 Billion Capri Acquisition Setback as U.S. Court Sounds the Alarm

The American luxury brand industry was shaken on October 24 as the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York halted Tapestry, Inc.’s ambitious $8.5 billion acquisition of Capri Holdings Limited.

OSF October 26, 2024
TFG London Acquires White Stuff to Strengthen UK Presence

On October 25, TFG London, the South Africa-based fashion retail giant, acquired the British fashion and lifestyle brand White Stuff.

OSF October 25, 2024
Hermès Maintains Strong Growth in Q3, with Sales Up by 11.3%

Hermès announced on October 24th in its third-quarter earnings report that sales increased by 11.3% compared to the same period last year.

OSF October 24, 2024
Kering Reports 16% Q3 Decline as Gucci and Saint Laurent Struggle

On October 23, French luxury conglomerate Kering announced that its third-quarter revenue amounted to €3.78 billion (approximately $4.08 billion), a 16% decline compared to the same period last year.

OSF October 23, 2024

People

Legendary Indian Fashion Designer Rohit Bal Passes Away at 63

On November 1, it was announced that Rohit Bal, one of India’s most iconic fashion designers, passed away at 63.

2024 CFDA Fashion Awards Held at the American Museum of Natural History

On October 28, the 2024 CFDA Fashion Awards, presented by Amazon Fashion, took place at the American Museum of Natural History.

OSF October 29, 2024
Estée Lauder Selects Stéphane de La Faverie as Leading Candidate for Next CEO

On October 28, multiple media outlets reported that The Estée Lauder Companies intends to appoint Stéphane de La Faverie, the company’s Executive Group President, as its next CEO.

OSF October 29, 2024
David Yurman Unveils 2024 Holiday Campaign Featuring Sterling K. Brown and Iris Law in a Star-Studded Lineup

American luxury jewelry brand David Yurman has launched its 2024 holiday campaign, showcasing its most influential cast to date.

OSF October 28, 2024
Courrèges Appoints Marie Leblanc as New CEO

On October 21, French luxury brand Courrèges announced that Marie Leblanc will take on the role of chief executive officer (CEO) effective November 4, 2024.

OSF October 21, 2024
Alberta Ferretti Appoints Lorenzo Serafini as New Creative Director

On October 15, Aeffe Spa announced the appointment of Lorenzo Serafini as the new creative director of Alberta Ferretti.

OSF October 15, 2024

Retail

Amazon Reports Strong Q3 Results – High Expectations for the Holiday Season

On October 31, Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) announced its financial results for the third quarter ending September 30, 2024.

Swedish Eyewear Brand CHIMI Opens Its First U.S. Flagship Store in New York’s SoHo

Swedish eyewear brand CHIMI has recently opened its first U.S. flagship store in New York’s SoHo district.

OSF November 2, 2024
Hermès Opens a New Boutique in Atlanta | A Space Resonating with the City’s Vibrant Energy

On October 30, Hermès opened a new boutique in Atlanta, Georgia.

OSF October 31, 2024
Valentino x DSM: Alessandro Michele’s “Avant Les Débuts” Goes Global

Italian luxury brand Valentino has entered a new partnership with Dover Street Market (DSM), founded by Rei Kawakubo and Adrian Joffe, to mark the release of Alessandro Michele’s first cruise collection, “Avant Les Débuts.”

OSF October 30, 2024
Schiaparelli Hosts Its First Retail Exhibition in Asia, “Through the Keyhole,” in Shanghai

Under the leadership of Daniel Roseberry, Schiaparelli has launched its first-ever retail exhibition in Asia, “Through the Keyhole,” at the Plaza 66 mall in Shanghai, starting on October 18, 2024.

OSF October 20, 2024
Jacquemus Opens Its First U.S. Flagship Store in SoHo, NYC

On October 18th, the luxury brand from southern France, Jacquemus, opened its first U.S. standalone store in New York’s SoHo district.

OSF October 18, 2024