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EXCLUSIVE: French Menswear Brand Études Studio Appoints New CEO
PARIS — Études Studio has appointed Brice Groulier as chief executive officer as the Paris-based label looks to reinforce its cultural positioning and accelerate growth in accessories. “We are...
Designers Can Cut Microplastics: Cotton Incorporated Study Finds Apparel Drives 14 Percent of Plastic Pollution
Designers have a powerful role to play in reducing the apparel industry’s microplastic footprint—every material choice directly shapes environmental impact. Over the past decade, research has consistently shown that...
Demna Revisits Palazzo Gucci
FLORENCE — Palazzo Gucci officially opens Monday, revisited through the lens of artistic director Demna and defining a new chapter for the storied building. Located within the historic Palazzo...
Lemaire Draws Online Controversy in China Over Triggering Braid Design
BAD HAIR DAY: Lemaire landed in hot water in China over the weekend following the release of a campaign for its first olfactory collection. Online controversy sparked by several...
Tommy Hilfiger’s F1 Miami Capsule Is Almost Fully Sold Out Online (But We Found a Way to Get the Viral Pieces in Two Days)
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, WWD may receive an affiliate commission. Shop Tommy Hilfiger x Cadillac F1 Clothing Before...
From the Archive: The Evolution of the Met Gala, From Society Supper to Global Spectacle
It’s been said that the best way to get a party started is to bring your friends. That’s exactly how the Met Gala, fashion’s most coveted invitation of the...
Inside Paris’ Most Fashionable Pilates Studio
Before he ever picked up a camera, DeMarcus Allen was playing ball. A former college football player-turned-fashion photographer, his unlikely trajectory — from parole officer to shooting for the...
Anne Hathaway Goes Gothic
Anne Hathaway turned to one of Iris Van Herpen‘s early 2020s designs for Thursday night’s red carpet screening of her new film “Mother Mary” in London. The Oscar-winning actress...
Les Deux Delivers Double-digit Growth Amid Physical Retail Push
PARIS — Danish menswear brand Les Deux continued its long-running growth streak in 2025, reporting a 13 percent increase in revenue year-over-year. The company posted gross profit of 16...
Simon Kim Unveils Three Dining Concepts at 550 Madison in Midtown
For restaurateur Simon Kim, opening 550 Madison marks a massive homecoming. “I came from Korea when I was 13 years old, and always wanted to open my own restaurant....
How a Comme des Garçons Superfan Became One of the World’s Biggest Fashion Collectors
PARIS — Somewhere in a warehouse in the east of France, one of the world’s biggest private collections of vintage fashion is waiting to see the light of day....
U.S. Retail Spending Increases in Early Spring, but Consumer Pressures Signal Caution Ahead
U.S. retail spending showed modest growth heading into spring, but underneath the surface, consumer behavior remains shaped by a complex mix of economic headwinds and short-term tailwinds, according to...