Chiara Ferragni, one of Italy’s leading fashion influencers and entrepreneurs, has announced the closure of the Rome flagship store of her namesake brand.
Leadership Moves
Executive appointments, creative director changes, resignations, and leadership transitions shaping the future of the global fashion, beauty, and luxury industries.
On June 2, Christian Dior, under the LVMH Group, officially announced the appointment of Jonathan Anderson as the new Creative Director overseeing all three of the House’s collections: womenswear, menswear, and haute couture.
Italian luxury house Bottega Veneta has unveiled a new campaign titled “Craft is our Language,” commemorating the 50th anniversary of its iconic leather weaving technique, Intrecciato.
On May 29, French luxury maison Dior officially announced the departure of Maria Grazia Chiuri.
On May 15, Stockholm-based eyewear brand CHIMI unveiled its 2025 resort campaign titled “Summer Unfiltered.” The theme for this season is the seemingly paradoxical beauty of freedom — “making no plans is the plan.”
On May 19, Balenciaga and its parent company Kering officially announced the appointment of Pierpaolo Piccioli as the new Creative Director of Balenciaga.
On May 12, Maison Margiela revealed through an exclusive report by WWD that Glenn Martens will present his first collection for the house during the Fall 2025 Haute Couture Week.
On May 6, 2025, luxury group Kering announced new leadership appointments at two of its heritage houses.
Two of the fashion industry’s most respected PR agencies—Lucien Pagès Communication, led by Lucien Pagès, and AIPR, founded by Adam Iezzi—are embarking on a new chapter.
Spanish fashion giant ZARA is celebrating its 50th anniversary with a bold and visually stunning project titled “50 Years, 50 Icons”, created in collaboration with legendary fashion photographer Steven Meisel.