On October 23, Balenciaga marked a new chapter in Australia with the opening of its largest flagship store at Westfield Sydney.
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On October 14, Ulta Beauty, the largest beauty retailer in the United States, announced the launch of UB Marketplace, a new platform dedicated to beauty and wellness.
Gap is partnering with New York–based designer Sandy Liang on a limited-edition collection of women’s and kids’ apparel, launching on Friday, October 10 at 9 a.m. ET.
Shein, the China-born ultra–fast fashion giant, is set to open its first permanent retail store in Paris, France.
On September 24, Italian luxury house Fendi opened its new flagship “Palazzo FENDI Milano” near the intersection of Via Monte Napoleone and Via Matteotti, at the very heart of Milan’s fashion district.
On September 19, French luxury maison Cartier celebrated the grand opening of its new flagship, the Cartier Ginza 4-Chome Boutique, in Tokyo.
On September 15, UNIQLO hosted a special event titled The Art and Science of LifeWear at the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York City to mark the 20th anniversary of its U.S. operations.
British fashion brand Vivienne Westwood will open a new flagship store in Minami-Aoyama, Tokyo, on September 20, 2025.
On September 1, Austrian jewelry brand Swarovski unveiled its first Kansai flagship store in Osaka, Japan, located in the bustling Shinsaibashi shopping district.
On August 29, Harry Winston—renowned as the “King of Diamonds” and celebrated as the purveyor of the “Rare Jewels of the World”—opened its newest flagship salon, Harry Winston Ginza, in Tokyo.