On January 25, Junichi Abe, founder and creative director of the Japanese fashion brand Kolor, announced his resignation following the Fall/Winter 2025 collection.
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Founded in 2017 in Antwerp, Belgium, the bag brand KAAI was established by Ine Verhaert and Helga Meersmans to propose a new approach to bag design that seamlessly combines “beauty” and “functionality.”
Tiffany & Co., a jewelry brand that represents the United States, and the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) joined forces to shed light on new talent by creating the “Jewelry Designer Award” in 2024.
On January 15, Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez, the co-founders of the luxury brand Proenza Schouler, announced that they will step down as creative directors on January 31, 2025.
On January 13, Oliviero Toscani, the photographer renowned for his bold and provocative advertising campaigns for the Italian apparel brand United Colors of Benetton, passed away in a hospital in Tuscany, central Italy.
On January 9, French luxury brand Givenchy announced the appointment of Benjamin Cercio as its new Global Communications Director.
On January 6, the British Fashion Council (BFC) announced the appointment of Laura Weir as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective April 28, 2025.
On January 4, Ralph Lauren, a fashion designer representing the United States, was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Biden in a ceremony held at the White House in Washington, D.C.
Emporio Armani has announced that British actor Nicholas Galitzine has been chosen as the new global ambassador for its latest fragrance, Stronger with You Parfum.
On January 1, Rosita Missoni, a designer who symbolized the Italian fashion world, passed away at the age of 93.