Victoria Beckham Pre-Spring 2027: Life on the Move
Victoria Beckham unveiled her pre‑spring 2027 “Life on the Move” collection, inspired by pioneering photographer Lee Miller. The line fuses 1930s tailoring with sporty, season‑less pieces in earthy tones, featuring liquid‑jersey gowns, thumb‑hole sleeves, and sculptural outerwear. Beckham highlighted versatility, offering looks that transition from Christmas parties to early summer, and introduced in‑house pointy‑toe pumps and minimalist mules. The collection underscores the brand’s push toward functional luxury for women on the go.
Century-Old Travel Brand Antler Just Created a Summer Capsule for All Your Modern-Day Jetsetting Needs
British heritage luggage maker Antler has unveiled a summer capsule aimed at U.S. travelers, featuring runway‑inspired prints and a price‑point that keeps most suitcases under $400. The collection introduces new pieces such as a full‑grain leather Raffia Tote ($215) and...
Saks Global Leans in Toward Bankruptcy Exit
Saks Global, which entered Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Jan. 13, filed an updated reorganization plan outlining a new seven‑member board and a $20 million litigation trust for unsecured creditors. The retailer owes $1.7 billion to vendors, but the plan proposes canceling most unsecured claims,...
Can Luxury Brands Afford to Stay Silent About Leather’s Exclusion From Deforestation Law?
Kering announced a 30% cut in leather use by 2028 and aims for 40% next‑generation materials by 2035, signalling a major shift for the luxury sector. The European Commission is proposing to exclude leather from its anti‑deforestation regulation (EUDR), a...
Destination XL Board Unanimously Rejects Bid From Zodiac Partners
Destination XL’s board unanimously rejected Zodiac Partners II’s all‑cash tender offer of 82 cents per share, a $46 million deal that represented a 26% premium to the prior close. The board cited the offer’s heavy financing conditions and lack of committed equity as...
California Brands and Retailers Gain Legal Resources for Advocacy and Compliance
California’s retail sector is confronting a surge of new environmental and labor statutes—SB 707, SB 54, and SB 62—mandating stricter compliance. To help brands navigate this complexity, the California Retailers Association has launched the California Retail Law Center, chaired by Williams‑Sonoma deputy general...
Dsquared2 Resort 2027: City-2-Sea
Dsquared2’s Resort 2027 collection, titled “City‑2‑Sea,” swaps the winter‑sport aesthetic of its January show for an Italian‑polished, Mediterranean vibe. The line emphasizes hybrid pieces that move seamlessly from office desks to beach decks, mixing sleek tailoring with 80s‑inspired streetwear. Notable details...
Demi Moore Closes Cannes With One More Major Volume Play in Balenciaga Couture
Actress Demi Moore capped her Cannes Film Festival jury stint by appearing in Balenciaga haute couture designed by Pierpaolo Piccioli. The ensemble combined an emerald‑green column dress with an icy‑blue cocoon‑like outer layer, white opera gloves, Chopard jewelry and Balenciaga’s...
Can Elin Hilderbrand and ‘Five-Star Weekend’ Reel in Set-Jetters to Nantucket?
Peacock’s July 16 debut of *Five‑Star Weekend*, starring Jennifer Garner, showcases Nantucket’s iconic streets, beaches and local haunts. The series is based on Elin Hilderbrand’s best‑selling novels—she has sold over 20 million copies and written 27 books set on the island. As...
MAS Holdings Deepens Sri Lanka Supply Chain Bet With New Fashion Hub
MAS Holdings and Hellmann Worldwide Logistics have broken ground on an 86,000‑square‑foot logistics hub in Kimbulapitiya, Sri Lanka, designed as a dedicated South Asian fashion hub for third‑party logistics. The facility will feature dual‑zone humidity control, climate‑controlled storage and solar...
Marli New York Bets on Madison Avenue and Watches for Next Phase of Growth
Marli New York, a 12‑year‑old fine‑jewelry brand, opened a 2,418‑sq‑ft flagship at 785 Madison Avenue, positioning itself among legacy luxury houses. The boutique, designed by Aranda \ Lasch, blends architectural cues with a relaxed luxury aesthetic and includes a private club‑like lounge....
The Estée Lauder Cos. And Puig End Merger Talks
The Estée Lauder Companies and Spanish fashion‑and‑beauty group Puig announced Thursday that they have ended discussions on a potential merger. Both CEOs thanked each other and reaffirmed confidence in their independent strategies. Estée Lauder said it will continue to pursue...
Katie Holmes Shows How to Wear Thong Sandals on the Red Carpet at the American Ballet Theatre’s Spring Gala
Katie Holmes attended the American Ballet Theatre’s 2026 Spring Gala in New York, showcasing Herbert Levine’s “Kiss and Tell” suede thong sandals with 4‑inch heels. The shoes, part of the brand’s Spring 2026 collection, are offered in multiple colors including...
May 2026 Scene: New Exhibits, Hotel Opening and More
The Victoria and Albert Museum’s new East London outpost opened with the ticketed exhibition “The Music Is Black: A British Story,” spotlighting 125 years of Black British music alongside free galleries of over 500 works. In Reykjavik, the National Gallery...
Isaac Mizrahi Seen Returning to Target: Sources
Target’s new CEO Michael Fiddelke is courting designer Isaac Mizrahi for a major return partnership, aiming to revitalize the retailer’s fashion credibility. Mizrahi previously ran a five‑year line with Target from 2002‑2007 that mixed runway concepts with low‑price basics. The move...
Vivica A. Fox Brings Back Her Triangular Pedicure in Gold Aquazzura Platforms
Vivica A. Fox returned to the red carpet with a striking white triangular pedicure paired with gold Aquazzura Aimée platform sandals at the 18th annual A Pink Pump Affair in Beverly Hills. The 130 mm platform features metallic straps and an open toe, allowing the...
Court Approves Saks Global’s Settlement With Simon Property
A federal judge in Houston approved Saks Global’s settlement with Simon Property Group, allowing Saks to assume 29 leases, terminate 34 and amend seven. The deal resolves a dispute that began when Simon sought to terminate two leases just before...
Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Burberry, Chanel, Prada and Dior Are Most Purchased Items on EBay This Year So Far
eBay’s 2026 Spring‑Summer Watchlist shows legacy luxury houses still dominate the resale arena, with Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Burberry, Chanel, Prada and Dior topping global purchases from January through March. Dior leapfrogs Hermès after Jonathan Anderson’s appointment, while handbag and watch...
Lara Trump Steps Into the Spotlight in China With Fashion
Lara Trump joined President Donald Trump’s Beijing delegation, showcasing tea‑length dresses and a traditional cheongsam embroidered with chrysanthemum motifs at a state banquet. Her fashion choices drew extensive commentary on Chinese social media, framing her as a visual ambassador in...
EXCLUSIVE: Following Under Armour Exit, John Varvatos Now Creating Fabrics
John Varvatos, who left his role as chief design officer at Under Armour in November, is now focusing on fabric design through a partnership with Portuguese textile manufacturer Riopele. Under Armour recently disclosed a $34 million operating loss for Q4 and...
Five Key Takeaways From Day One of the WWD Beauty CEO Summit
The inaugural day of the 2026 WWD Beauty CEO Summit in Palm Beach highlighted a sweeping call for relentless innovation across the beauty sector. Executives from SharkNinja, Ulta Beauty and Estée Lauder underscored growth targets, with SharkNinja projecting $7 billion in revenue...
EXCLUSIVE: Saks Fifth Avenue Downsizing in Greenwich, Conn.
Saks Fifth Avenue is consolidating its Greenwich, Conn., footprint from three separate stores into a single flagship location, closing the men’s store and moving the women’s shoe shop into the main 35,000‑square‑foot store. The company emphasized the move is a...
What Happened to Fashion’s ‘New Era’ of Climate Finance?
In 2022 the Apparel Impact Institute launched a $250 million Fashion Climate Fund, backed by H&M, Lululemon and others, to unlock $2 billion of blended capital and cut 100 million metric tons of CO₂ by 2030. Four years later, the fund has only...
Cannes Opening Ceremony Goes French-Forward
The 79th Cannes Film Festival opened with a distinctly French fashion focus, as Dior and Jacquemus dressed jury members Demi Moore and Ruth Negga in couture looks. Director Peter Jackson was surprised to receive an Honorary Palme d’Or, while Pierre Salvadori’s “Electric Venus” opened the...
Dick’s to Open Hamptons Pop-Up Focused on Private Brands
Dick’s Sporting Goods is launching its first pop‑up store in East Hampton, showcasing its private labels Walter Hagen, Maxfli, Calia and DSG. The temporary shop opens in May, runs through October 18, and will rotate its merchandise from golf apparel to...
Laura Weir Looks to Highlight British Fashion’s Catalytic Role at the RA Summer Party
The Royal Academy of Arts will host its 258th summer exhibition preview party on June 10, co‑chaired by British Fashion Council chief Laura Weir. Weir used the platform to unveil a strategic plan that targets a 38% rise in BFC’s gross revenue...
CFOs Take Center Stage at Global Fashion Summit
At the Global Fashion Summit in Copenhagen, chief financial officers and other C‑suite leaders placed sustainability squarely within a business‑resilience framework. Kering’s sustainability chief highlighted next‑generation materials, traceability and low‑impact manufacturing as profit‑driving pillars, while Mulberry’s CEO repositioned the heritage...
EXCLUSIVE: Louis Vuitton Taps Skateboarder Tyshawn Jones for Men’s Pre-Fall Campaign
Louis Vuitton has named skateboard legend Tyshawn Jones as the face of its men’s pre‑fall campaign, debuting on Monday across print and digital channels. The collection, overseen by creative director Pharrell Williams, blends summer‑ready linen suiting, patchwork denim, and skate‑inspired...
EXCLUSIVE: Canada’s Largest Redevelopment Draws Compelling Luxury Lineup
Oakridge Park, a 5‑million‑square‑foot mixed‑use redevelopment south of downtown Vancouver, opens on May 28 with a 650,000‑sq‑ft luxury retail podium hosting 100 flagship stores such as Chanel, Louis Vuitton and Prada. The project, led by QuadReal Property Group and Westbank, repurposes a former...
Nike Faces Class Action Over Tariff Refunds
Nike is facing a class‑action lawsuit in Oregon alleging it kept tariff refunds while passing the cost of IEEPA duties onto consumers. The suit claims the company raised footwear prices by $5‑$10 and apparel by $2‑$10 to offset the tariffs,...
What to Know About the TikTok-Viral $600 Perfume That Can’t Be Duped
Guerlain’s $660 Vanille Planifolia Extrait 21 perfume, a TikTok‑viral luxury scent, is back in stock and praised for its unrivaled formulation. The fragrance’s hand‑pollinated Madagascar vanilla and proprietary opopanine accord make it virtually impossible to duplicate, reinforcing its premium positioning. Sales have...
Shuffle Board: Tracking Footwear’s Executive Steps and AGM Board Elects
Rack Room Shoes announced Mike Edwards as its new president and CEO, succeeding Mark Lardie after a 14‑year tenure. Genesco promoted longtime insider Ashley Randolph to vice‑president and chief accounting officer, emphasizing financial efficiency. At its AGM, H&M Group re‑elected chair Karl‑Johan Persson and...
Lenzing Gets Back in the Black
Lenzing AG reported a net profit of 24 million euros (≈$28.3 million) in Q1 2026, ending three consecutive quarters of losses. Revenue fell 10.8% year‑over‑year to 615.7 million euros (≈$726.5 million). Free cash flow more than doubled to $39.88 million, driven by pricing discipline, cost‑cutting, working‑capital...
Trump’s Second-Wave Tariffs Were Ruled Unlawful, But Importers Shouldn’t Count on Refunds
The U.S. Court of International Trade declared the Trump administration's Section 122 10 percent tariffs unlawful, but the ruling applies only to the plaintiffs, not to all importers. The Department of Justice has already filed an appeal, signaling a protracted legal battle...
La Bonne Brosse Is Expanding in the U.S.
La Bonne Brosse, the French indie hair‑brush brand, has expanded its U.S. footprint by opening 100 Nordstrom stores, complementing the 30 Bloomingdale’s locations launched in late 2025. The company offers nine brush types priced between $106 and $154, plus a prestige hair‑care...
Hormuz Disruption Avoids Red Sea-Style Schedule Reliability Collapse
Sea‑Intelligence data shows global schedule reliability improved by 3.9 percentage points in March 2026, surpassing pre‑pandemic baselines. Unlike the Red Sea crisis, the Hormuz blockade generated a localized volume shock, prompting carriers to abandon the strait rather than delay vessels. The...
Tilt Beauty Teams With The Costume Institute on Custom-Curated Kits
Tilt Beauty, a cosmetics line built for people with chronic pain and limited dexterity, has partnered with the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute to launch two limited‑edition kits in the museum store. The $60 One Swipe Set and $95...
Flavor Flav, Ashley Nicole Moss, and More Star in Lotto’s 2026 World Cup Soccer Campaign
Lotto unveiled its "Legends Begin with Lotto" global campaign ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, featuring a star‑studded cast that includes Flavor Flav, Ashley Nicole Moss, and a mix of athletes, musicians, and fashion figures. The 90‑second cinematic film, directed...
Debut Partners With Oterra to Develop Natural Alternative to Red Dye 40
Debut, a biotech firm known for beauty‑focused ingredients, has teamed up with natural‑color supplier Oterra to create a bio‑based alternative to synthetic Red Dye 40. The partnership aligns with the FDA’s plan to phase out certain FD&C colors by the end...
Margot Robbie Goes Gilded in Gold Chanel for Met Gala 2026 Red Carpet
Margot Robbie dazzled the 2026 Met Gala in a gold Chanel gown designed by Matthieu Blazy, featuring 761 hours of hand‑work and 1,080 embroidered elements. The strapless lamé dress was paired with elaborate 18K gold earrings, a lion‑emblem ring and...
Sudha Reddy Brings Manish Malhotra’s ‘Tree of Life’ Couture and a $15 Million Tanzanite Necklace to the 2026 Met Gala
Sudha Reddy returned to the 2026 Met Gala in a custom Manish Malhotra "Tree of Life" couture, a piece that demanded 3,459 hours of work from more than 90 artisans and draws on 3,000‑year‑old Kalamkari textile traditions. She complemented the gown...
Bleached Brows Make a Bold Play at the 2026 Met Gala
Bleached brows stole the spotlight at the 2026 Met Gala, with A‑list stars Kylie Jenner, Madonna, Jennie and Lena Dunham opting for the stark, pastel‑white look. Makeup artist Ariel Tejada crafted Jenner’s avant‑garde makeup using Kylie Cosmetics, while Madonna paired the minimalist...
Blue Ivy’s Cinderella Shoes Match Her Mom Beyonce’s Crystal Dress at the Met Gala
Blue Ivy Carter made her Met Gala debut on May 4, 2026, walking the red carpet with parents Beyoncé and Jay‑Z. The 14‑year‑old wore a custom di Pesta gown and crystal‑covered Jimmy Choo Alia pumps priced at $4,900. Beyoncé returned after a ten‑year hiatus,...
Teyana Taylor’s High-Shine Tom Ford Platforms Perfectly Match Her Fringe Frock at the Met Gala
Teyana Taylor arrived at the 2026 Met Gala in a head‑to‑toe silver ensemble, pairing a custom Haider Ackermann fringe dress with Tom Ford T‑strap metallic platform sandals. The look complemented the event’s “Costume Art” theme, which framed fashion as a museum‑worthy...
Gabrielle Union and Dwyane Wade Give Couple Coords a Sensual Spin on the 2026 Met Gala Red Carpet
Actress Gabrielle Union and NBA legend Dwyane Wade turned heads on the 2026 Met Gala red carpet with coordinated looks that blended sensuality and high‑fashion. Union chose a semisheer brown Michael Kors gown featuring a glitter‑laden, see‑through skirt, while Wade...
The Carlyle Departures for the Met Gala 2026
The Carlyle emerged as the focal point of the 2026 Met Gala, unveiling a striking canary‑yellow carpet that set the tone for the night. The hotel hosted a parade of high‑profile guests, from Rihanna’s early 8:30 p.m. arrival to a Saint Laurent‑led...
Vanessa Hudgens’ A Star Is Born Kids’ Brand to Make a Splash With New Licensing Deals
Vanessa Hudgens’ children’s lifestyle label A Star Is Born has secured long‑term multicategory licensing deals with Centric Brands and Jay Franco & Sons, with product roll‑out slated for 2027. Centric will handle soft‑goods—over 90 items ranging from apparel to bath accessories—while Jay Franco...
How Is MAC Cosmetics Doing at Sephora?
MAC Cosmetics debuted at Sephora on March 2, 2026, entering about 100 standalone stores and over 850 Sephora‑at‑Kohl’s locations. Within its first month the brand ranked fifth among makeup lines at Sephora‑at‑Kohl’s and nineteenth overall, with 73 % of shoppers new to...
Kim Kardashian Gives Her Broadway Producer Moment a Butter Yellow Gladiator Sandal Finish
Kim Kardashian attended the Broadway play “The Fear of 13” in New York, arriving in butter‑yellow gladiator sandals and a vintage 1997 Dior dress. The sandals feature a slim open‑toe base, thin stiletto heel, and criss‑cross cords that soften the Roman‑inspired silhouette....
Venus Williams Takes the Crisp White Shoe Trend to Bezos’ Pre-Met Gala Party
Venus Williams arrived at Jeff Bezos' pre‑Met Gala party in New York wearing crisp white Givenchy‑inspired mules, paired with an Acler pastel maxi dress and a structured bag. The shoes featured a black insole and a tapered column heel, suggesting...