Business
EXCLUSIVE: Belle Brands, Part of Windsong Global, Acquires Versed
Versed, the skin care and makeup line founded in 2019 by serial entrepreneur and investor Katherine Power, has a new owner. Belle Brands,…
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EXCLUSIVE: Roger Vivier Expands Pièce Unique Collection to Footwear
PARIS — Roger Vivier is taking personalization to the next level with the launch of a collection of one-of-a-kind shoes. Creative director…
Culture
EXCLUSIVE: Longchamp Names Chinese Opera Star Lijun Chen Local Brand Ambassador
The renaissance of traditional Chinese fashion styles in the local market has lifted the tide for adjacent cultural realms — most…
Fashion
EXCLUSIVE: Sotheby’s to Auction 1,000 ‘Personal’ Karl Lagerfeld Sketches
Many a fashion editor has framed a Chanel invitation from the Karl Lagerfeld era, when the German-born designer would sketch a polar bear,…
News
Dozens of Tiny Leopard Cubs Left Stranded at Farms Are Rescued and Reunited with Their Mothers (Exclusive)
NEED TO KNOW Wildlife SOS created a program to reunite leopard cubs with their mothers in Central India The organization uses reunion…
Fashion
EXCLUSIVE: Inside Elie Saab and Bombardier’s ‘Couture Aviation’ Jet Cabin
MILAN — Together, Bombardier and fashion and lifestyle brand Elie Saab have made what they call “couture aviation.” At an event Friday in…
Fashion
EXCLUSIVE: Dior Reopens Saint-Tropez Boutique With Mauro Colagreco Eateries
When Dior reopens its Saint-Tropez boutique on Monday, it will offer not only a fresh decor for creative director Jonathan Anderson’s…
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EXCLUSIVE: Lisa Eldridge Sets Up Shop in New York
Lisa Eldridge has landed in New York. The U.K.-based makeup brand, launched in 2018 by celebrity makeup artist and YouTuber Lisa Eldridge,…
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EXCLUSIVE: Zegna Names Ousmane Dembélé Global Brand Ambassador
PARIS — Italian luxury menswear brand Zegna has named Ousmane Dembélé its new global brand ambassador, scoring its first partnership with…
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EXCLUSIVE: Vestiaire Collective To Partner With Zalando
Online fashion giant Zalando is extending its pre-owned offerings by teaming up with the France-based second-hand luxury e-tailer…
Business
EXCLUSIVE: Isabel Marant Has a New CEO
Catherine Jacquet has been appointed chief executive officer of Isabel Marant, effective next month, WWD has learned. Jacquet was most…
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EXCLUSIVE: Bonobos Launches Linen Campaign With ‘Summer House’ Stars Carl Radke and Ben Waddell
Bonobos has launched a summer campaign built around linen, with Bravo’s “Summer House” stars Carl Radke and Ben Waddell fronting the…
Business
EXCLUSIVE: Sommer Ray-fronted Ingestibles Brand Imaraïs Beauty Acquired by Herbal Extracts
Another supplement brand has officially been snapped up. Imaraïs Beauty, a supplement line launched in 2021 by Nutrabolics cofounder Aaron…
Fashion
EXCLUSIVE: FHCM and Camera della Moda Unveil Shared ESG Framework for Fashion Supply Chains
PARIS — France’s Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode and Italy’s Camera Nazionale della Moda Italiana are moving to align…
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EXCLUSIVE: Apple Martin Scored a Chloé à la Plage Campaign
SUMMER IDYL: Apple Martin, the daughter of Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin, continues to make further inroads into the fashion world,…
Fashion
EXCLUSIVE: Dior Rolls Out New-look Dioriviera Beach Collection With Sailing-themed Pop-ups
PARIS — Dior is setting sail with a new-look Dioriviera line this summer, marking Jonathan Anderson’s first beach collection since taking…
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EXCLUSIVE: SMCP Names Linda Li North America CEO as Region Gains Sales Momentum
PARIS — French fashion group SMCP has appointed Linda Li president and chief executive officer for North America, as it looks to…
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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…
Beauty
EXCLUSIVE: Ulla Johnson Breaks Into Fragrance
Ulla Johnson is taking on a new territory. Roughly 25 years after founding her namesake brand, Johnson is entering beauty with a range of…
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EXCLUSIVE: Charlotte Chesnais Bets on Tokyo — and Gold — for Expansion
PARIS — Charlotte Chesnais is writing the first stroke of a new chapter for her 10-year-old jewelry label with the opening of her largest…
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EXCLUSIVE: Fleur Du Mal Gets Sporty
Fleur du Mal, the New York-based lingerie and ready-to-wear brand founded by Jennifer Zuccarini, is expanding and on Wednesday will debut…
Celebrity
EXCLUSIVE: Why Hailey and Justin Bieber Collaborated on Rhode’s Pimple Stickers
The Biebers have been busy. In concert with Justin Bieber’s headlining of Coachella Saturday, the husband-and-wife duo are launching…
Fashion
EXCLUSIVE: Miu Miu Beauty Taps IVE’s Jang Wonyoung as Ambassador for Japan and South Korea
FRESH FACE: Miu Miu has named Jang Wonyoung its Japan and Korea beauty ambassador. The 21-year-old K-pop star, also referred mononymously…
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EXCLUSIVE: Vacheron Constantin Anchors Retail Strategy in the Americas With Miami Flagship
Vacheron Constantin is doubling down on Miami, unveiling its largest flagship in the Americas in a metropolis that serves as a luxury…