Beauty
EXCLUSIVE: Jimmy Fairly Cofounder Launches Beauty Brand Firn
PARIS — What might the Jimmy Fairly of beauty be like? It is Firn, the brainchild of Sacha Bostoni, who cofounded that pioneering eyewear…
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Unilever to pay US$1.5 billion for men's grooming brand Dr Squatch
The deal was announced earlier this week by all three parties, without disclosing financial details Unilever is paying US$1.5 billion to…
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Misplaced Sunglasses? Meet Rosa Rims, the New Luxury Eyewear Brand With a Low-tech Solution
As smart as smart glasses are getting these days, not even they can prevent human errors, like, say, losing a pair of Céline by Phoebe…
Fashion
EXCLUSIVE: Prada CEO Gianfranco D’Attis to Exit the Brand
MILAN— Changes are afoot at Prada. WWD has learned that chief executive officer Gianfranco D’Attis is exiting the Italian luxury brand.…
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Queen Letizia Shows Love for Spanish Luxury Shoe Brand Magrit in Slingback Heels and Vibrant Blue Carolina Herrera Dress
Queen Letizia of Spain attended the celebration of the 2024-2025 academic year of the College of Europe on Friday in Bruges, Belgium. The…
Celebrity
Nike delays launch of women’s brand in partnership with Kim Kardashian’s Skims
The new brand is set to be called NikeSKIMS, and is expected to include training apparel, footwear and accessories for women Nike’s launch…
Fashion
Nike Is Releasing Its Futuristic Flightposite Sneaker in a Brand New Color-Shifting Style
No matter the color, Nike’s Air Flightposite sneaker is a thing of marvel. Its flowy, sculpted design was ahead of its time upon its…
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The Internet-Famous Bedding Brand Parachute Just Dropped Five Summery Colorways for Its Best-Selling Linen Sheets
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, WWD may receive an affiliate commission.…
Business
EXCLUSIVE: The Lede Company Acquires Heather Leeds Greenfield’s Element Brand Group
The Lede Company — a full-service communications, marketing and consulting firm in Los Angeles and New York — has acquired brand…
Fashion
Dianna Singh Is Taking Beauty Cues for Her Fashion Brand
A veteran beauty editor is getting into the fashion game. Dianna Singh, a longtime beauty editor — who is currently Allure’s features…
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Roberto Coin Taps Dakota Johnson as Global Brand Ambassador
Roberto Coin, the jeweler known for mixing Italian craftsmanship and romance, has named Dakota Johnson global brand ambassador. “Dakota…
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EXCLUSIVE: Korean Cycle Care Brand Rael Expands Retail Assortment at Walmart, Ulta Beauty and Walgreens
Rael is on a mission to redefine the intersection of beauty and wellness at retail. Thursday, the Korean cycle care brand is announcing…
Fashion
Industry Leaders Weigh the Transformative Power of Brand Ambassadors in Fashion and Culture
The enormous impact of brand ambassadors — whether they are influencers, celebrities or athletes — on culture and the fashion industry was…
Business
Which Celebrity Beauty Brand Will Spark the Next Billion-Dollar Deal?
Hailey Bieber’s skin care brand Rhode just struck an agreement to be acquired by E.l.f. Beauty in a deal valued at a whopping $1 billion.…
Business
EXCLUSIVE: Meet Zure Solaris, the Brand Writing the ‘Next Chapter in Sun Care’ With Post-exposure Products
The latest innovation in sun care is going beyond SPF. On Thursday, Zure Solaris, a post-sun exposure skin and body care brand, launched…
Beauty
This Beauty Veteran’s New Start-up Wants to Be ‘The Brand’ for 50 and Older Consumers
After spending decades developing products for brands like Aveda, Laura Mercier, Révive Skincare and Perricone MD, beauty veteran Liz…
Business
Luxury Footwear Brand Moreschi Acquired by Fellow Italian Label and British Fund
Storied Italian luxury footwear brand Moreschi has found a pair of white knights. Glam Srl, the company behind the Superglamourous shoe…
Business
Terence Reilly Takes On New Role As Chief Brand Officer For Crocs Inc.
Crocs‘ Terence Reilly is going to be busy creating brand heat for both the Crocs and Hey Dude brands. Reilly, who rejoined Crocs in April…
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London Calling: Saudi Royal-founded Jewelry Brand APOA Debuts at Harrods
Saudi luxury jewelry brand APOA is launching at Harrods this week, a significant milestone for the label that has built its reputation…
Beauty
Savannah James Launches a Clinical, Luxury Skin Care Brand
Savannah James introduces Reframe, a luxury and clinical skin care brand. “To be honest with you, I’ve been into beauty for as long as I…
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Wyndham brings Super 8 hotel brand to Saudi Arabia
Hotel franchising company Wyndham Hotels & Resorts has announced a significant expansion in Saudi Arabia through an exclusive development…
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Hilton expands Tru brand in Vietnam with four new properties
Hilton has unveiled plans to introduce its Tru by Hilton brand to Vietnam, with the first four of 14 properties set to open in the…
Beauty
EXCLUSIVE: Jasmine Tookes Is Blending Fragrance, Wellness and Body Care to Launch a Beauty Brand of Her Own
Jasmine Tookes is stepping into the beauty founder role. The model-entrepreneur has joined forces with former private equity investor…
Business
Luxury labels ditch steep China discounts to rebuild brand value
Some luxury labels are pulling back from steep markdowns in China, seeking to rebuild an image of exclusivity to lure back wealthy…