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L’Oreal announced on April 3 that it has agreed to acquire the Australian skincare brand Aēsop from Natura & Co for approximately $2.5 billion. This deal is the biggest acquisition ever in company history.
On March 30, Dior presented its Pre-Fall 2023 collection beside the Gateway of India landmark in Mumbai. That night, the 46-foot “Toran,” a site-specific artwork just below the Gateway itself, featuring traditional Indian motifs such as flowers and animals, was installed by Dior.
On March 22, the Taipei Fashion Week for Fall/Winter 2023 kicked off with a bang. The venue for the opening show was in front of the “Nankunshen Daitian” Temple, located in Beimen District, Tainan City, and one of the oldest and most historically important temples in Taiwan with a history of over 300 years.
Japan won the World Baseball Classic (WBC) 3-2 victory over the United States. This was the third time in the history of the WBC that Japan had achieved such a feat of excellence.At the tournament’s awards ceremony, the newly designed Tiffany & Co. championship trophy was presented to the winning Japanese team, Samurai Japan.
Uniqlo is further expanding its “Re: Uniqlo Studios” in-store repair service in North America.
On March 17, Uniqlo opened new “Re: Uniqlo Studios” stores in New York on Fifth Avenue, in Beverly Hills, on State Street in Chicago, and in Florida’s Disney Springs.
Dior will present its Pre-Fall 2023 collection on March 30 at the historical landmark “the Gateway of India in Mumbai .” This will be the first time for a European luxury brand to hold a large-scale solo show in this country.
On December 16, New York-based brand management firm WHP Global announced an agreement to acquire the intellectual property (IP) of the VERA WANG brand, led by renowned fashion designer Vera Wang.
On December 13th, Lucien Pagès Communication, a prominent PR agency based in Paris and New York, announced that it had become part of The Independents, a leading group in the luxury and lifestyle sectors.
On December 10, Japan’s leading cosmetics company KOSÉ Corporation announced the acquisition of shares in PURI CO., LTD. (hereinafter referred to as “PURI”), the company behind Thailand’s renowned holistic wellness brand PAÑPURI.
On December 9, outdoor brand L.L.Bean announced its second round of layoffs for 2024.
On December 5, jewelry brand Swarovski announced signing a long-term beauty license agreement with Coty, one of the world’s leading beauty companies.
Burberry, one of the most iconic British fashion brands, has initiated legal action against discount retailer B&M in London’s High Court, alleging trademark infringement.
The prestigious French maison Chanel has ushered in a new era. On December 12, Chanel officially announced the appointment of Matthieu Blazy as its new creative director, putting an end to months of industry speculation.
On December 12, Bottega Veneta announced the appointment of Louise Trotter as its new Creative Director.
On December 11, John Galliano announced via his Instagram that he is stepping down as the Artistic Director of Maison Margiela after 10 transformative years.
On December 9, Dries Van Noten announced the appointment of Julian Klausner as the brand’s new creative director, signaling the beginning of an eagerly awaited new chapter.
On December 2, the British Fashion Council (BFC) hosted the 2024 Fashion Awards at the Royal Albert Hall in London.
On November 29 , Richemont Group announced the appointment of Jérôme Lambert as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Jaeger-LeCoultre, one of Switzerland’s leading luxury watch brands.
On December 16, Canadian fashion retailer Aritzia opened its new flagship boutique on Fifth Avenue in New York.
Kim Kardashian’s shapewear brand SKIMS has opened its first flagship store on New York’s Fifth Avenue.
Jil Sander, under the OTB Group, has announced the launch of its first-ever fine jewelry collection, marking a significant milestone in the brand’s history.
The shapewear brand SKIMS, led by actress and entrepreneur Kim Kardashian, has partnered for the first time with the legendary outdoor brand The North Face to unveil a groundbreaking winter wear collection designed to transition seamlessly from ski slopes to après-ski lounges.
New York’s iconic landmark, Saks Fifth Avenue, has once again marked the beginning of the holiday season with its dazzling holiday window display.
Luxury department store Nordstrom is set to launch a special holiday event, “The Blizz on 57th Street,” at its New York City flagship location starting November 29, 2024.
On September 16, the “Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics,” held in Shanghai, China, from August 29 to 31, announced that it had reached a historic milestone with its 30th anniversary edition.
