On November 1, Belgian designer Marina Yee, one of the pioneering members of the Antwerp Six, passed away after a battle with cancer. She was 67.
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On October 24, global luxury fashion company Lanvin Group announced the appointment of Jiyang Han as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective November 1, 2025.
On October 20, Maison Valentino announced the appointment of Dakota Johnson as its new Global Brand Ambassador.
On October 21, French luxury house Hermès announced the appointment of British designer Grace Wales Bonner as the new Artistic Director of its menswear division.
On October 16, Hermès officially announced that Véronique Nichanian, the artistic director who has led the house’s menswear division since 1988, will step down from her role.
On October 16, Italian luxury house Giorgio Armani Group announced the appointment of Giuseppe Marsocci…
Fendi, the Rome-based Italian luxury house, officially announced on October 14, 2025, that it has appointed Maria Grazia Chiuri as its new Chief Creative Officer.
Silvia Venturini Fendi, who has long been a pillar of the Roman maison Fendi, is stepping down as Creative Director and will assume the role of Honorary President.
Laura Kim and Fernando Garcia, who serve as co-creative directors of Oscar de la Renta, announced on September 17 that they will step down from their roles.
On September 17, French luxury conglomerate Kering announced the appointment of Francesca Bellettini as President and Chief Executive Officer of Gucci.