Amomento Opens Hidden Garden Pop-Up in Shanghai
Amomento opened a hidden‑garden pop‑up in Shanghai on April 29, running through May 10, to showcase its spring 2026 collection, a limited incense set, and a curated reading room. The venue, tucked behind three small buildings, partners with local retailer Septieme and aligns with the brand’s aesthetic. China now accounts for about 34% of Amomento’s wholesale business, with the brand reporting $1.19 million in wholesale sales and a 170% YoY jump in direct‑to‑consumer revenue to $2.2 million. Executives see Shanghai as a potential future hub despite no permanent store plans yet.
Inside Valentino’s L.A. Party With Alessandro Michele, Teyana Taylor and More
Valentino staged an immersive L.A. party at the Marciano Art Foundation, showcasing a recreation of Alessandro Michele’s “Specula Mundi” couture show through a continuous photographic sequence by Mark Borthwick. The centerpiece was a limited‑edition 260‑page book, 422 images, priced at $350 and limited...
EXCLUSIVE: Marc Chaya Is Leaving Maison Francis Kurkdjian
Marc Chaya, co‑founder and CEO of Maison Francis Kurkdjian, will leave his operational role after 20 years, transitioning to a strategic advisory position for LVMH’s perfumes and cosmetics division. Véronique Courtois will serve as interim president while Francis Kurkdjian remains creative director. Under Chaya,...
SMCP Q1 Sales Slip as BHV Disruption Hits France and Saks Exit Weighs
SMCP reported Q1 revenue of €287 million (~$313 M), down 0.8% organically, as wholesale disruptions in France and the exit from Saks locations weighed on sales. French sales fell 13% to €89 million (~$97 M) after the BHV department‑store fallout and flagship renovations, while...
EXCLUSIVE: French Menswear Brand Études Studio Appoints New CEO
Études Studio has named Brice Groulier, former Jacquemus CFO, as its new chief executive to drive a cultural‑focused growth strategy. The plan emphasizes expanding accessories—targeting 50% of revenue—with a new messenger bag line, while reinforcing outerwear and tailored pieces. A...
P&G Beauty’s SK Lee on the Power of Decisiveness
SK Lee, president of Procter & Gamble’s skin‑care division, oversees billion‑dollar brands such as Olay, SK‑II and the fast‑growing Farmacy line. In a recent interview celebrating her 2026 CEW Achiever Award, she attributes her career trajectory to deliberate choices and...
Kecia Steelman Is Driven by Both Grit and Purpose
Ulta Beauty’s CEO Kecia Steelman has accelerated the retailer’s growth since taking the helm in January 2025. She opened Ulta’s first international locations in Mexico and the Middle East, acquired Britain’s Space NK, and launched a new marketplace alongside exclusive brand...
Where Stephanie Kramer Sees the Future of Leadership Heading
Stephanie Kramer, L’Oréal USA’s chief human resources officer, discusses her non‑linear career—from lab work to brand leadership—and how it shapes her view of modern leadership. She highlights the company’s “people‑manager town halls,” convening 3,500 managers to foster connection, perspective, and...
How Jo Horgan Pays It Forward
Jo Horgan, co‑founder and co‑CEO of Mecca, Australia’s top beauty retailer, was honored with the CEW Corporate Empowerment for Women award while unveiling the M‑Power initiative. The program, informed by UN gender‑equality research, commits $25 million to fund secondary education for...
Sydney Sweeney Gives Syrn’s Stagecoach Push a Powder Blue Cowboy Boot Finish
Actress Sydney Sweeney debuted powder‑blue croc‑embossed cowboy boots while promoting her lingerie label Syrn at Stagecoach 2026 in Indio. The $1,320 City Boots Soho Boot featured a 16‑inch shaft and 2‑inch heel, pairing with a pastel western jacket and Syrn’s Date...
Lemaire Draws Online Controversy in China Over Triggering Braid Design
French fashion house Lemaire sparked online controversy in China after its "Objets Senteur" campaign featured a braid‑styled scent diffuser reminiscent of Qing‑Dynasty hairstyles. The images, shared on Xiaohongshu and TikTok, attracted more than 11,000 likes and prompted accusations of cultural...
Chanel Brings Coco Beach to Shanghai With First Pop-Up
Chanel unveiled its first Coco Beach pop‑up in Shanghai, occupying a three‑story Spanish‑style villa that previously housed a Louis Vuitton store. The immersive space showcases Matthieu Blazy’s summer collection with seaside motifs, exclusive items like a surfboard and miniature bag charm, and a...
Inside the Renovated Delano Hotel in Miami Beach
The historic Delano hotel in Miami Beach has reopened after a comprehensive renovation timed for the 2026 World Cup. Designed by Elastic Architects with Ennismore, the property blends minimalist, organic furnishings with restored Art Deco elements such as octagonal columns...
Tommy Hilfiger’s F1 Miami Capsule Is Almost Fully Sold Out Online (But We Found a Way to Get the Viral...
Tommy Hilfiger has launched a limited‑edition Tommy Hilfiger × Cadillac F1 Miami capsule ahead of the Miami Grand Prix, featuring T‑shirts, tube tops, varsity jackets and hoodies. The collection is sold online at usa.tommy.com and Amazon and is already nearly sold out, with...
Rihanna Switches From Chartreuse Mugler to Croc-Effect Alaïa for Fenty Beauty’s Mumbai Pop-Up
Rihanna headlined Fenty Beauty’s Mumbai pop‑up by swapping a chartreuse Mugler ensemble for a black Alaïa dress, both drawn from the Fall 2026 runway. The Mugler look featured a high‑neck tunic and glossy pleated skirt, while the Alaïa piece showcased a...
Kaitlan Collins Favors Magda Butrym for the 2026 White House Correspondents’ Dinner
Kaitlan Collins attended the 2026 White House Correspondents’ Dinner in Washington, D.C., wearing a blush‑pink strapless midi dress by Polish luxury label Magda Butrym. The silk gown featured sculptural lines, a defined neckline and a back vent, while Collins kept...
Kate Middleton Does Subdued Elegance for Ceremonial Wreath Laying in London
Princess Kate Middleton attended the ANZAC Day wreath‑laying ceremony in London wearing a subdued navy Givenchy coat by Sarah Burton, paired with British accessories. The outfit featured a white‑lapel double‑breasted coat, a navy hat by Jane Taylor Millinery, Gianvito Rossi...
Inside the Lipstick Lesbians’ Leaked Labs Controversy
The TikTok duo Alexis and Christina Androulakis, known as the Lipstick Lesbians, launched Leaked Labs in February, a brand that releases “innovation orphan” cosmetics early for consumer feedback. Their debut product, Amplify Flexi Powder, a water‑activated pigment disc priced at...
13 Years After Rana Plaza Collapse, Root Causes of ‘Death Traps’ Persist
Thirteen years after the 2013 Rana Plaza collapse, the garment‑industry safety framework has expanded into the International Accord, now covering roughly 3 million workers across more than 2,200 factories in Bangladesh and Pakistan. Yet remediation stalls: over 1,000 Bangladeshi factories remain behind...
Why Are the Hats Off for King Charles III’s Garden Party at the British Ambassador’s Residence?
King Charles III and Queen Camilla will attend a garden party at the British ambassador’s residence in Washington, D.C., where organizers have explicitly discouraged guests from wearing hats. The dress code calls for lounge suits and day dresses, sparking debate...
This Levi’s Jacket Broke a Guinness World Record
A Levi’s S506XXE jacket from World War II sold for about $307,588, breaking the Guinness World Record for the most expensive second‑hand denim jacket. The split‑back construction reflects wartime fabric‑saving measures, and the piece remains in near‑dead‑stock condition with original leather...
U.S. Consumers Cut Back on Some Areas to Prioritize Experiences This Summer
U.S. consumers are reshaping summer spending, prioritizing travel experiences over discretionary purchases. Sixty percent intend to travel, with 38% actively seeking cheaper options and a preference for short trips of one to three days. Apparel buying becomes more intentional, favoring...
EXCLUSIVE: Off Season Partners With Formula 1 on Capsule Collection
Off Season, the sports‑fashion label founded by Kristin Juszczyk and Emma Grede, announced a new capsule collection with Formula 1. The line includes five women’s pieces and two unisex items, featuring race‑circuit graphics and premium, breathable fabrics designed for the Miami...
82 Percent of SMBs Have Raised Prices Due to Tariffs
A Netstock survey shows 82% of U.S. small and medium‑sized businesses have raised prices to offset Trump‑era tariffs, with 92% of those hikes coming directly from price increases. Over half of respondents now employ multiple mitigation tactics—such as supplier diversification,...
USMCA Talks With Mexico Heat Up While Canada Relations Cool
U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer met Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum in Mexico City to accelerate talks ahead of the July 1 USMCA joint review. Mexico has recently imposed up to 50% tariffs on Chinese imports and revised its customs law, positioning...
Kate Middleton Ditches Suede Pumps for Leather Ralph Lauren Heels for the 100th Anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II’s Birth
Princess Catherine attended the Buckingham Palace reception marking Queen Elizabeth II’s 100th birthday wearing a lavender Emilia Wickstead dress paired with Ralph Lauren’s Celia 100 MM calfskin pumps. The four‑inch leather heel shoes, priced at $750 and crafted in Italy, replaced her usual...
Dylan Sprouse and Barbara Palvin Attend ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ Premiere in Head-to-Toe Walmart — Shop the Affordable Looks Here
Celebrity couple Dylan Sprouse and Barbara Palvin turned a chaotic week into a fashion moment at the *The Devil Wears Prada 2* world‑premiere. After Sprouse thwarted a home intrusion at their $2 million Hollywood residence, the pair arrived on the red carpet...
Tara Lipinski Mixes Crisp Pleats and Soft Leather in Givenchy Bow Mules at the ‘Devil Wears Prada 2’ Premiere
Tara Lipinski attended the "The Devil Wears Prada 2" world premiere in New York wearing a black Vera Wang mini dress with crisp pleats, paired with Givenchy’s Boudoir Bow leather mules. The 2.6‑inch shoes feature a ruched vamp, square toe and sculpted...
Safilo to Acquire Spy+ and Serengeti
Safilo Group announced an exclusivity agreement with Bollé Brands to acquire U.S.-based eyewear labels Spy+ and Serengeti. The two brands together generated roughly $39 million in sales in 2025. Spy+ contributes its patented Happy Lens technology aimed at mood and alertness,...
Noé Duchaufour-Lawrance Brings a Couture Touch to His New Lamp Designs for Dior
Noé Duchaufour‑Lawrance has refreshed his iconic Corolle lamp for Dior, unveiling 27 new glass‑based designs at Milan Design Week. The collection translates the textures of Dior’s New Look fabrics into handmade Murano glass using pleating, sandblasting and filigree techniques. Prices start...
Why Molteni Group’s Contract Business Is Booming Despite the Slowdown
Molteni Group’s contract and hospitality division now generates half of its 2025 revenue, propelling the luxury furniture maker past a sluggish consumer market. Sales climbed to €562 million (about $607 million), up from €520 million the prior year, despite U.S. tariffs and a...
Despite All Obstacles, Design Is Still Betting on China
European luxury design firms are deepening their foothold in China despite a slowing economy and tighter consumer sentiment. Molteni&C has opened flagship venues in Hong Kong, Hangzhou and Shanghai, while Versace Home, Cassina, Minotti and Gubi are expanding across first‑ and...
Loro Piana Honors Legacy of Plaids at Milan Design Week
Loro Piana launched Chapter I of its new “Studies” series during Milan Design Week, presenting an exhibition of 24 handcrafted plaids at its Cortile della Seta headquarters. The showcase highlights the brand’s historic use of plaids since the 1980s and...
Buccellati Celebrates Caviar Collection With Immersive ‘Aquae Mirabiles’ Installation at Milan Design Week
Buccellati used Milan Design Week to showcase its iconic Caviar silverware collection through the immersive "Aquae Mirabiles" installation. Curated by Federica Sala, designed by Balich Wonder Studio and illustrated by artist Luke Edward Hall, the exhibit creates a submerged, myth‑laden world that...
Milan Design Week Highlights: What Fashion and Accessories Brands Are Up To
Milan Design Week turned the city into a showcase for luxury fashion and accessories, with brands unveiling collaborations, installations, and limited‑edition products. Bottega Veneta partnered with Korean artist Kwangho Lee for a light‑woven installation, while Hermès presented its new home‑decor collection featuring...
Meryl Streep Takes ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ From Green Spotted Satin to Red Patent in New York
Meryl Streep arrived in New York for the global press junket of “The Devil Wears Prada 2” first in an oversized green‑spotted satin coat, then changed into a glossy red Dolce & Gabbana patent trench over a Gabriela Hearst dress. The two looks showcased a...
Vivica A. Fox Brings Back Her Geometric Pedicure With Pink Crystal Kurt Geiger Heels at Tina Knowles’ Mother’s Day Luncheon
Vivica A. Fox showcased pink‑crystal Kurt Geiger heels with her signature geometric white pedicure at Tina Knowles’ Mother’s Day luncheon in Los Angeles. The sandals, featuring a square open toe and crystal‑trimmed straps, were paired with a matching pink crystal shoulder bag...
Anne Hathaway Trades Press Tour Heels for Zebra Print Adidas Tokyo Sneakers in New York
Anne Hathaway ditched her press‑tour heels for zebra‑print Adidas Tokyo sneakers while promoting The Devil Wears Prada 2 in New York City. The off‑white and black retro‑runner shoe retails for about $100 and features a slim silhouette with the brand’s Three Stripes....
Indie Sleaze-Era Military Jackets Are Back
The military jacket is back on the fashion radar for Fall/Winter 2026‑27, appearing in a variety of silhouettes from cropped leather capes to sleek bodysuits. Designers such as Cinq à Sept, Sinead Gorey, Ann Demeulemeester, Keburia, and Khaite are reimagining...
Uber Eats App to Start Picking Up Customers’ Returns for Thousands of Retail Locations
Uber Eats is rolling out an in‑app returns feature, letting customers send eligible retail purchases back via a courier or self‑drop without leaving home. The service launches Friday for thousands of U.S. stores, including Best Buy, Dick’s Sporting Goods, PacSun, Petco...
Equity Analysts React to Kering’s Capital Markets Day
Kering’s Capital Markets Day in Florence featured CEO Luca de Meo outlining a roadmap that includes doubling EBIT margins and creating two centers of excellence. Analysts remain skeptical, especially about Gucci’s 2026 revenue targets, citing weak brand momentum and a lack...
Ciao Lucia Opens First Store on Abbot Kinney in Venice Amid Growth
Ciao Lucia, the Los Angeles‑based luxury apparel label, opened its first temporary 600‑square‑foot store on Abbot Kinney Boulevard in Venice, marking a shift from pure online sales to brick‑and‑mortar. The pop‑up, slated for a six‑month run, follows a series of...
Ralph Lauren to Open First Home Store in Milan, Unveils Fall Collection
Ralph Lauren will debut its first standalone Home store in Milan’s Via della Spiga this fall, coinciding with the unveiling of its Fall 2026 Home Collection at Milan Design Week. The 6,500‑square‑foot palazzo will showcase the new Saddlebrook and Sterling Square lines, blending...
Ciara Slips Into Sky-High Metallic Silver Mules to Host FIT’s Annual Gala in New York
Ciara hosted the Fashion Institute of Technology’s annual gala in New York, honoring Gap Inc. CEO Richard Dickson, while wearing Maison Ernest’s metallic silver Lux 85 mm mules. The shoes, crafted from mirror‑finish leather, retail for $625 and are available in...
Accessories Brand Helen Kaminski Gets Into the Apparel Business
Australian luxury accessories label Helen Kaminski has launched its first ready‑to‑wear collection, offering 26 coordinated pieces that blend travel‑ready functionality with seasonal prints. The line, priced between AU$165 and AU$600 (approximately US$110‑US$400), debuted exclusively on helenkaminski.com. Designed by head of design...
FTC Slaps Oak Street Bootmakers Over ‘More Than Made in USA’ Claims
The Federal Trade Commission has fined Oak Street Bootmakers $75,000 and ordered it to stop misrepresenting its footwear as wholly made in the United States. The FTC found the company sourced uppers from the Dominican Republic and outsoles from Brazil,...
Vera Wang Trades Wedding Dresses for Timepieces in Her Newest Project With Citizen: ‘God Is in the Details Here’
Vera Wang, the iconic bridal designer, is teaming with Citizen to launch a 24‑piece watch collection slated for spring 2027. The line will include the $1,350 Attesa model, featuring a Super Titanium case, chronograph, perpetual calendar and Eco‑Drive technology. Wang,...
European Airports Risk Jet Fuel Shortage by May Due to Hormuz Crisis
The war in Iran and the near‑shutdown of the Strait of Hormuz have pushed global oil prices above $92 a barrel, driving the average jet‑fuel spot price to $197.83 per barrel—99% higher than pre‑conflict levels. A Financial Times report warns that...
Stripes Beauty Partners With Canyon Ranch to Launch Menopause-Focused Spa Treatments
Stripes Beauty, the menopause‑focused wellness brand founded by Naomi Watts, has partnered with luxury spa operator Canyon Ranch to launch a suite of spa treatments aimed at mid‑life women. The initial rollout will appear at Canyon Ranch’s Tucson, Arizona and...
Siddiqsons Expands Cryo Color Palette, Emphasizes Cotton-Rich Blends for Fall/Winter 2027-2028
Siddiqsons is rolling out an expanded Cryo dyeing color palette for its Fall/Winter 2027‑2028 collection, adding deep blacks, earthy tones and denim‑inspired blues. The mill is pairing the palette with cotton‑rich blends that incorporate sustainable fibers such as Circulose and hemp,...