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Tod’s creative director Matteo Tamburini steps down after almost three years
The Italian label says it will sharpen its focus on heritage, craftsmanship and Italian identity; no successor has been named.
Zara owner Inditex backs a World Bank-led fund aiming to raise $400 million to decarbonise fashion suppliers
The D-TAFS fund, launched by the IFC and SIMA, will lend to textile, apparel and footwear factories in emerging markets for renewable energy, new machinery and water treatment.
Beauty giant Shiseido returns to profit and raises its 2026 forecast
Japan’s largest cosmetics maker posted ¥44.4 billion in net profit for the first nine months of 2026, versus a loss a year earlier, and lifted its full-year sales and core operating profit targets.
Sneaker brand On posts record quarter and lifts margin outlook, helped by US tariff refunds
The Swiss running brand’s third-quarter sales rose 17.2% to CHF 931.4 million and it booked CHF 52.6 million in US tariff refunds, but its shares fell in premarket trading.
Botswana to double its De Beers stake to 30%, backing Penny-led bid as Cartier owner Richemont eyes a seat
President Duma Boko said Botswana supports Anglo American’s sale of De Beers to the Global Diamond Consortium led by former CEO Gareth Penny; Richemont and Signet are reported to be in talks to join.
Rick Owens reunites with Adidas on Springblade shoes and inflatable ready-to-wear
The designer's new Adidas collaboration, first shown at his spring 2027 runway in June, puts the brand's blade-soled Springblade technology on boots and runners priced $590 to $850, on sale from 17 November.
Diwali, Singles' Day and Black Friday: fashion's last chance to rescue a weak 2026
All three shopping events fall in November this year, giving brands a final window to lift sales in India, China and the US after a disappointing year for luxury, the Business of Fashion reported.
Dior puts The Gruffalo on its Book Tote in first luxury tie-up for the picture book
Dior and Magic Light Pictures have launched a capsule collection inspired by The Gruffalo, adding the 1999 picture book to Jonathan Anderson's Book Cover line alongside literary classics.
Loewe turns Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas into leather goods, clothes and scent
The Spanish house, led by Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez, will release a limited collaboration drawn from Burton’s 1993 stop-motion film on 12 November, spanning bags, ready-to-wear, accessories and fragrance.
German womenswear chain Liberty Fashion files for self-administered insolvency
A Bielefeld court has opened self-administered insolvency proceedings for Liberty Fashion Holding; the company says its roughly 116 stores in Germany and Austria will stay open while it restructures, and about 600 staff are due state insolvency pay.
Gucci-backed LACMA Art+Film Gala honors Vija Celmins and Denis Villeneuve
The 15th annual Los Angeles gala on Saturday again had Leonardo DiCaprio and Eva Chow as co-chairs and Gucci as presenting sponsor, a role the house has held since 2011; Rosé performed, and proceeds support the museum’s film and education programmes.
Ross stages its first fashion presentation in New York in an off-price push upmarket
The $22.8-billion off-price chain held a first-of-its-kind show at Manhattan’s Refectory and plans more brands, a new private label, Broadway 38, and upgraded store displays — while promising to keep its bargain prices.
Met Gala 2027 theme: “extraORDINARY” show on everyday fashion replaces scrapped Galliano retrospective
The Met’s Costume Institute will open “extraORDINARY: Fashion and the Poetics of the Everyday” on 9 May 2027, exploring how designers transform jeans, T-shirts, puffers and common materials; the Met Gala is set for 3 May.
Bangladesh garment protests shut more factories as workers demand wages be more than doubled
Fresh protests near Dhaka on Thursday forced more than 100 factories in Ashulia to suspend work, despite a wage-board promise of a new pay scale from December; workers want the minimum wage raised to 30,000 taka from 12,500.
Steve Madden Q3 sales jump 15.7% as company raises 2026 guidance
Steven Madden Ltd reported third-quarter revenue of $772.6 million, up 15.7% year on year, with net income more than doubling, and lifted full-year revenue and earnings guidance on strength across brands and channels.
Reformation lifts full-year outlook after Q3 sales rise 19.1%
Los Angeles brand Reformation reported third-quarter sales of $173.6 million, up 19.1%, marking a 22nd straight quarter of double-digit growth, and raised fiscal 2026 revenue guidance to $610–612 million.
Martine Rose named Balenciaga creative director after Piccioli’s exit
Kering confirmed on Friday that London menswear designer Martine Rose will succeed Pierpaolo Piccioli at Balenciaga from 16 November, the first creative-director hire under CEO Luca de Meo after a week of luxury leadership churn.
Tapestry raises its outlook as Gen Z shoppers snap up Coach bags; China sales jump 43%
Coach owner Tapestry beat first-quarter estimates and lifted its annual revenue and profit forecasts, betting on young affluent shoppers this holiday season. Coach sales rose 16% while Kate Spade fell 10%; shares rose nearly 12% before the opening bell.
Ralph Lauren raises its outlook again as Asia sales jump 28% and China grows over 35%
Ralph Lauren's revenue rose 9% to $2.2 billion in its fiscal second quarter, beating expectations with growth in every region, led by Asia. The company raised its full-year revenue and margin outlook for the second time.
Coperni shuts down after its founders' dispute with backer Tomorrow
Paris label Coperni, famous for Bella Hadid's spray-on dress, is closing its operating company after founders Sébastien Meyer and Arnaud Vaillant failed to reach a deal with majority shareholder and distributor Tomorrow.
Pandora beats forecasts and narrows its 2026 guidance to the upper end
The Danish jeweller's like-for-like sales rose 4% in the third quarter, above every analyst estimate, and it now expects 2–3% organic growth this year. Shares jumped about 7%, although October growth slowed to 1%.
Hugo Boss cuts its 2026 outlook, citing weak demand and higher AI costs
The German fashion house, now controlled by Britain's Frasers Group, lowered its earnings forecast to €250–300 million and now expects a high single-digit fall in currency-adjusted sales this year.
Ecco to close shoe factories in Portugal and Vietnam, cutting about 2,400 jobs
The Danish footwear maker is shutting its plants in Santa Maria da Feira, Portugal, and Bàu Bàng, Vietnam, and cutting about 400 more roles in global and regional functions, after declining sales.
Style Capital buys Alessandro Dell'Acqua's Milan label N21
The Milan investment firm behind MSGM, Zimmermann, Soeur and Autry acquired N21 without disclosing terms; Dell'Acqua stays as creative director while industrial partner Gilmar exits.
Fendi's sales fall by double digits as Chiuri's turnaround struggles, Puck reports
According to sources cited by Puck, Fendi's sales have dropped by double digits every month this year and by as much as 50% in menswear, even as Maria Grazia Chiuri's own products sell well.
Paris court places BHV Marais department store under bankruptcy protection
The 170-year-old store opposite Paris City Hall, which drew criticism last year for hosting Shein, enters a six-month observation period; its operator employs 660 people.
Rent the Runway adds Chanel, Balenciaga and Bottega Veneta bags for top-tier subscribers
The rental platform's first big move under new CEO Paige Thomas gives members of its $164-a-month plan one luxury bag a month for 30 days, BoF reports.
Palace and Burberry team up on a 10-piece capsule for Palace's new Soho flagship
The limited drop, led by a reworked Camden car coat in honey beige, goes on sale on 5 November only in person at Palace's new store at 8 Poland Street, London.
Interbrand 2026: Hermès, Chanel, Zara and Uniqlo gain value as Nike, Gucci and Prada slide
Hermès is the most valuable fashion brand at $45.2 billion (+10.6%), while Nike lost 35.5% and Gucci 30.7% of their brand value, according to Interbrand's Best Global Brands ranking.
Korea's Handsome takes System Paris to Japan, targeting 10 stores by 2030
An exclusive distribution deal with Japanese firms Tatsuno and Urun will open the first System Paris store at Hankyu Men's Tokyo in February.
Europe's six biggest luxury groups have lost over €250bn in market value this year as China cools
LVMH, Hermès, Kering, Richemont, Prada and Moncler are worth over €250bn less than at the start of 2026, The Telegraph reports, with weak Chinese spending a major factor.
AMIRI dresses Barça Femení for a second season with a pinstripe suit cut for women
Mike Amiri's label unveiled new formalwear for FC Barcelona's women's team: a grey wool pinstripe suit, a garnet leather blouson and monogrammed travel accessories.
Puma sales fall 6.3% but it narrows its 2026 loss forecast as Anta becomes top shareholder
The German sportswear brand cut inventories by 24% and saw double-digit growth in Asia-Pacific, while North America sales fell 17%.
Dries Van Noten names Adrian Ward-Rees as president as Axel Keller steps down
The Puig-owned Antwerp house hires the Moncler Grenoble executive from 1 December, as Julian Klausner's collections log double-digit growth.
Michael Kors owner Capri jumps 19% after raising its annual forecasts
Capri now expects fiscal 2027 revenue of $3.42 billion and says sales will return to growth in the fourth quarter, even though Michael Kors revenue fell 8.6%.
Vogue and GQ editors will curate shopping collections on Shopify's Shop app
Condé Nast is the first major publisher to join Shop's curation programme and will earn commissions on purchases, Axios reports.
Atelier Versace returns to the couture runway in January 2027 for Pieter Mulier's first full show
The Prada-owned label has not shown haute couture since 2016; Hermès will also debut couture in January as brands court their top-spending clients, Vogue reports.
Adidas posts record quarter as apparel sales jump 19%, but lifestyle sneakers stall
Third-quarter revenue rose 9% to €7.25 billion and operating profit 37% to €1.0 billion; Europe fell 4% amid discounting, while China and North America grew double digits.
Shein warns Mexico permit delays for couriers could disrupt online shopping
Eleven logistics operators are losing authorisations under Mexico’s T1 scheme for low-value imports; Shein says reduced capacity "can quickly turn into a real problem for consumers."
Puig targets more than €8 billion in sales by 2032 as it eyes Parfums de Marly
At its first Capital Markets Day, the owner of Carolina Herrera, Rabanne and Charlotte Tilbury set out "Vision 2032", aiming to be a top-two fragrance player; Reuters says it is among suitors for Parfums de Marly.
Lady Gaga becomes CEO of her beauty brand Haus Labs after co-founder Ben Jones exits
The singer takes over commercial leadership of Haus Labs effective immediately, on top of the creative direction and product development she has led since 2019.
Mbappé apologises after Mao remark as Chinese sponsors drop him and Dior pulls posts
Three Chinese brands ended deals with Kylian Mbappé and Dior and On reportedly removed Chinese promotional content after a clip in which he appeared to call Mao Zedong a dictator; the footballer apologised in three languages.
Aritzia aims to more than double sales by 2032 with new stores and categories
Canadian fashion retailer Aritzia targets net revenue of C$9.5-10.5 billion in fiscal 2032, a 15%-17% annual growth rate, driven by US boutiques, digital sales, new product categories and a first step beyond North America.
AI models squeeze fashion modelling as brands seek rights to digital clones
A Reuters investigation found agencies seeing fewer bookings and photo studios closing, while draft contracts from brands including Diesel, Calvin Klein and L'Oréal sought rights to AI face-swaps and digital clones.
Nike and Our Legacy Work Shop team up on a running line for spring 2027
Nike and the Swedish label’s Work Shop division announced a running collaboration with footwear and apparel built from scratch for men and women, due in spring 2027.
From hype to 'genuine scarcity': brands bet on limits shoppers can believe
The Business of Fashion reports that labels such as New Balance are finding success with products made scarce by real constraints — rare materials or slow handwork — as shoppers tire of drops engineered to sell out.
Audemars Piguet launches 'The Watch Keepers', its own certified pre-owned marketplace
The Royal Oak maker has opened a digital platform in Switzerland and Europe where owners can resell AP watches at least two years old after the brand authenticates and grades them; buyers get a certificate and a two-year warranty.
Luxury cools in China but brands keep raising prices in South Korea, with Chanel up at least four times this year
Third-quarter results from LVMH, Hermès, Kering and Prada all pointed to weak Chinese demand, Chosun Biz notes. Yet in South Korea luxury houses keep lifting prices: Chanel has raised them at least four times in 2026, even as the won strengthens.
EU adds a €2 handling fee on non-EU parcels from 1 November, hitting fast-fashion platforms
From 1 November the EU will charge a two-euro handling fee per item type in packages sent directly to consumers from outside the bloc, on top of the three-euro small-parcel duty introduced in July. Platforms and sellers such as Temu, AliExpress and Amazon must pay it.
Ardmore Group buys London fashion PR agency Modus; founder Julian Vogel stays on as consultant
Belfast-based Ardmore Group has acquired 100% of ModusBPCM, the London communications agency known for fashion, beauty and luxury work, which will revert to its original name, Modus. Strategic director Rosie Pierce becomes managing director; terms were not disclosed.
Martine Rose has signed to replace Piccioli at Balenciaga, Puck reports; Kering declines to comment
British designer Martine Rose, a former menswear adviser to Demna at Balenciaga, has signed a deal to succeed outgoing creative director Pierpaolo Piccioli, Puck reported. Kering declined to comment and no formal announcement is expected for weeks.
Louis Vuitton hires Tiffany's Hector Muelas in new chief brand creative officer role
Louis Vuitton has appointed Hector Muelas, global chief brand and creative officer at Tiffany & Co. since 2023, to the newly created post of chief brand creative officer from 1 November, WWD reported. He will oversee all brand campaigns.
Gap x Victoria Beckham second drop: select pieces sell out within an hour of launch
Gap and Victoria Beckham released their second limited collaboration, a 37-piece fall/winter 2026 collection priced $28 to $368, on 23 October; some pieces sold out within the first hour, The Hollywood Reporter reported.
Shein agrees to pay $100 million to settle US FTC probe over delivery delays
Fast-fashion giant Shein has agreed to pay $100 million to settle a US Federal Trade Commission investigation into delivery delays and other customer complaints, Reuters reported. The sum equals 44% of its second-quarter profit.
Paris luxury boutiques board up and hire guards ahead of Saturday protests
Luxury stores in France boarded up shopfronts and added private security ahead of fresh protests on 24 October, after rioters looted hundreds of shops last weekend. Some, including a Rolex retailer and a De Beers store near Place Vendôme, planned to stay closed.
Mike Ashley's Frasers takes control of Hugo Boss with a 50.08% stake
UK retailer Frasers Group has raised its holding in Hugo Boss to 50.08%, turning the German fashion brand into a subsidiary whose earnings will be consolidated into Frasers' accounts. Boss says day-to-day operations will not change significantly.
Miu Miu sales fall for the first time in four years as Prada Group growth slows to 1%
Prada Group's organic third-quarter revenue rose 1%, as a small gain at the Prada brand offset a 3% drop in Miu Miu retail sales, the first quarterly decline at the brand in more than four years. Middle East sales fell sharply.
L'Oréal beats forecasts with 7.2% like-for-like growth as hair care and fragrance boom
L'Oréal's third-quarter sales rose 11.9% on a reported basis to €11.56 billion, or 7.2% like-for-like, well ahead of the roughly 5.4% analysts expected. Hair care, dermatological beauty and a recovering luxury division led the gains.
Gucci sales fall 6% as the novelty of Demna's first collections fades; Kering revenue flat
Kering's third-quarter revenue was flat at €3.35 billion, down 1% on a comparable basis, while Gucci sales fell 6% at constant exchange rates, worse than analysts expected. The group kept its full-year guidance.
WSG Brands, owner of Von Dutch and Allbirds, buys LA label Sanctuary and names Li & Fung its anchor licensee
WSG Brands has acquired Sanctuary, a profitable Los Angeles contemporary womenswear brand with about $85 million in sales. The price was not disclosed. Li & Fung will license its women's ready-to-wear, and WSG plans expansion into the UK, Europe, the Gulf and Asia, plus menswear, kids and home.
Moncler's third-quarter sales stall as tourist spending in Europe dries up; Stone Island keeps growing
Moncler Group revenue was flat at €605.5 million in the third quarter at constant exchange rates. The Moncler brand slipped 1% and EMEA fell 8% on weaker local demand and fewer Asian tourists, while Stone Island grew 5% and Asia rose 5%.
Hermès posts its slowest growth since 2020 as Chinese shoppers cut back on accessories
Hermès third-quarter sales rose 4.3% at constant exchange rates to €4.10 billion, below the 5.2% analysts expected. Leather goods grew 10.8%, but ready-to-wear and accessories fell 2% on weak Chinese demand, and the shares slid 5%.
The Outnet bets on AI "digital twins" from Catches to cut fashion returns
Luxury off-price retailer The Outnet is launching PredictiveFit, a virtual fitting tool from Catches that simulates how clothes fit and move on a shopper's body. It is the first time Catches has worked with a multi-brand retailer.
Hyundai's Handsome wins exclusive South Korea rights to French luxury running label Satisfy
Handsome, the fashion arm of Hyundai Department Store Group, will bring the full line of French high-end running brand Satisfy to South Korea next year, with Seoul pop-ups in the first half and a flagship store in the second.
Ferragamo shares fall after third-quarter sales slip on wholesale cuts and weak Asia
Salvatore Ferragamo reported third-quarter revenue of €207 million, down 3.5% at constant exchange rates, as a sharp drop in wholesale and soft demand in Asia offset growth in North America and Europe. Its shares fell about 5.5% in Milan.
Mulberry's first-half sales jump 18% as new bags and less discounting lift the British label
The London-listed handbag maker said sales rose 18% in the six months to 26 September, led by a 28% jump in the US, and its shares rose as much as 7.4% on 19 October.
Milan's Via Montenapoleone empties its windows as luxury shops brace for new unrest
After two days of protests and looting, most luxury stores on Milan's Via Montenapoleone removed merchandise from their windows, shops closed early and Italy's government prepared to send 500 troops to the city.
Instamall launches "Uber Eats for fashion" in Miami, promising store-to-door delivery in 90 minutes
The new app lets Miami shoppers buy live in-store stock from about 80 contemporary and luxury brands, including Louis Vuitton and Prada, with delivery in 60 to 90 minutes; its founder plans a US-wide rollout within months.
Kylie Jenner wears a record $50 million Fantasy Bra at Victoria's Secret in Los Angeles
On 18 October in Culver City, Victoria's Secret revived its Fantasy Bra after an eight-year gap. Kylie Jenner wore a Jacob & Co. piece with 4,410 diamonds and a 75.54-carat yellow center stone valued at $50 million—the highest price in the franchise's history.
Quince opens in the UK, its first market outside North America
The San Francisco direct-to-consumer retailer launched a UK site on 19 October with apparel, kids' wear and home goods, free delivery and a 365-day returns window. The move follows a $500 million round earlier in 2026 that valued Quince at about $10.1 billion.
Mazarine founder raises stake to 86% after private-equity exit, aims to double sales
Paul-Emmanuel Reiffers completed a September buyout of LBO France, Mirabaud and FG Bros, lifting his holding in the luxury creative group to 86%. Jacques Veyrat's Impala took 9%; management holds 5%. Revenue is about €300 million; the U.S. is a growth priority.
Sneakers may get pricier again as oil pushes up synthetics, rubber and freight costs
US footwear prices rose 3.4% year on year in September, and industry group FDRA warns that if oil stays high, cost increases could keep moving through the supply chain into spring 2027 and beyond.
Massimo Dutti opens a run of flagships, with New York's SoHo next on 23 October and Shanghai after
Inditex's "elevated classics" brand has opened stores in Copenhagen, Los Cabos, Seoul, Rome and Milan in three months, and plans to enter Norway. First-half sales rose to €988 million.
Louis Vuitton dresses Real Madrid for a second season, now including the women's and basketball teams
Designed by the men's studio under Pharrell Williams, the 2026-2027 formal and travel wardrobe extends beyond the men's football team to the women's football team and the men's basketball team. The pieces are not for sale.
Seán McGirr leaves McQueen after three years as Kering resets its creative ranks
Kering announced that Seán McGirr is stepping down as creative director of Alexander McQueen after three years; new creative leadership will be named soon. The exit follows Anthony Vaccarello’s departure from Saint Laurent and comes amid a deep restructuring at McQueen.
LVMH opens 71 sites to the public for Les Journées Particulières and honours 69 artisans
LVMH launched the sixth edition of its Les Journées Particulières open-doors event on 16 October, returning after a four-year hiatus with 71 locations worldwide over three days, after honouring 69 artisans as LVMH Virtuosos at La Samaritaine in Paris.
Fendi revives its archival Croissant bag in Los Angeles on Maria Grazia Chiuri’s first official US trip
Fendi relaunched the Croissant handbag, an archive design from Maria Grazia Chiuri’s early years at the house, with larger proportions at its Rodeo Drive boutique. An online prelaunch followed on 16 October, with wide availability from 22 October, WWD reported.
Veronica Leoni to exit Calvin Klein Collection after four seasons
PVH-owned Calvin Klein said Veronica Leoni is leaving Collection after four seasons; a new creative director will be named “in due course.” Collection will continue as part of the brand’s long-term strategy, BoF reported.
Moncler Re/Icons campaign stars Cher, JENNIE and Grace Jones, shot by Gabriel Moses
Moncler launched its Re/Icons campaign on 15 October with Cher, JENNIE and Grace Jones as “cultural pioneers,” photographed and directed by Gabriel Moses. The collection reworks archive Karakorum, Verone, Himalaya and Tibb styles and is available in stores and online.
Chanel’s Bruno Pavlovsky exits board but remains fashion president
Chanel said longtime fashion chief Bruno Pavlovsky has left the board while keeping his role as president of fashion activities. A UK filing showed he left on 8 October; CFO Philippe Blondiaux will retire at year-end, BoF reported citing Bloomberg.
Serena Ventures-backed Trace launches fashion presale app after $3 million seed round
Presale shopping platform Trace launched its consumer app on Thursday with $3 million in seed funding led by Serena Williams' Serena Ventures, WWD reported. Founders Katie Pfleger and Ella Rubin let users list items before buying so others can "call" to rent or buy later.
Public Clothing Co. acquires accessories brand Mansur Gavriel; founders' future roles undecided
Public Clothing Co. has bought Mansur Gavriel and its assets in a deal that closed Tuesday, CEO Dan Shamdasani told WWD. Terms were not disclosed. Whether cofounders Rachel Mansur and Floriana Gavriel stay on as co-creative directors is still under discussion.
Fashion brands push nature investment as climate risks hit cotton and supply chains, Vogue Business reports
At the Textile Exchange conference and in a Vogue Business feature dated 15 October, brands including Kering, H&M, Bestseller and Inditex described nature as a resilience play. Bestseller cited a $3 million donation to the Regenerative Fund for Nature co-founded by Kering and Conservation International.
Kering brings Generation Award to India; Paiwand Studio wins first prize
Luxury group Kering held the first India edition of its Generation Award on 13 October in New Delhi. Noida-based Paiwand Studio took first place and €50,000 for turning pre-consumer garment waste into handloom fabric and embroidery.
Kendall Jenner elevated to global creative director of FWRD and Revolve Los Angeles ambassador
Revolve Group on Tuesday expanded its long partnership with Kendall Jenner, naming her global creative director of luxury retailer FWRD and an ambassador for Revolve Los Angeles. She has been FWRD creative director since 2021.
Stylist Erin Walsh named creative director of Rebecca Taylor’s spring 2027 collection
Celebrity stylist Erin Walsh, who dresses Anne Hathaway and Selena Gomez, will serve as creative director for Rebecca Taylor’s spring 2027 collection in a one-season partnership, WWD reported. It is the brand’s first creative director since the Ramani Group bought it in 2022.
Zara launches Santa Eulalia Barcelona 1843 shirt capsule across key European markets
Inditex’s Zara has released a six-shirt limited men’s capsule with historic Barcelona house Santa Eulalia (founded 1843), priced at €59.95 each and sold online and in selected stores in Spain, France, the UK, Germany and Italy.
Veronica Beard hits $400 million revenue as founders plan measured global growth
Sixteen years after launch, founder-owned Veronica Beard reports about $400 million in revenue, 52 stores (46 in the US, six abroad) and a push into accessories, after opening five new stores in 2026 including Paris.
SS27 fashion month generated $1.24 billion in social EMV as Thai stars top Instagram rankings
Influencer platform Lefty estimates Spring/Summer 2027 fashion month earned $1.24 billion in media value, up 64% from FW26; Dior led Instagram at $360 million EMV, Prada dominated TikTok, and Thai drama stars overtook K-pop idols in Paris rankings.
Swedish label Our Legacy opens its biggest store yet — its first in China — in Shanghai
The cult Stockholm brand is opening a two-storey, 300-plus-square-metre shop in Shanghai's Former French Concession with local retailer Dongliang as operating partner. China already brings in about 13% of its revenue.
LVMH results and Shanghai Fashion Week put luxury's China hopes to the test
LVMH reports third-quarter sales on Monday evening, opening luxury earnings season; analysts expect fashion and leather goods to shrink 1.6% as Louis Vuitton struggles in China, while Chinese labels dominate Shanghai Fashion Week.
Kim Jones revives his own label, with a 4,000-square-foot Hong Kong flagship planned for 2027
The former Dior and Fendi designer is relaunching the Kim Jones brand as a direct-to-consumer menswear and lifestyle label with longtime deputy Lucy Beeden, online from mid-2027 and with a first store in Hong Kong.
Meta bans TikTok ads on Facebook and Instagram, including brand campaigns that link to TikTok
Since 8 October Meta no longer runs paid marketing from ByteDance or third-party ads that send users to TikTok in the US and six other countries — a change that also affects fashion and beauty marketers.
LVMH and Kering raise the minimum age for models to 18 and adopt zero tolerance on abuse
The two luxury groups updated their 2017 joint models' charter with training, unannounced workplace audits, anonymous reporting and strict rules for nudity; it takes effect from Paris Fashion Week in 2027.
Season review: why BoF's Tim Blanks says independent thinking defined Spring/Summer 2027
In their seasonal wrap-up, Tim Blanks and Imran Amed argued the strongest shows — from Simone Rocha and Erdem to Rick Owens, Prada and Chanel — came from designers acting on conviction rather than consensus.
It's official: Anthony Vaccarello leaves Saint Laurent after ten years
Kering confirmed on 9 October that Vaccarello, creative director since 2016, is leaving Saint Laurent; no successor has been named, though Chloé's Chemena Kamali is widely tipped.
Nike, Patagonia and Lululemon join a new alliance against microfibre pollution
The Nature Conservancy launched the Microfiber Action Alliance with Nike, Patagonia, Lululemon, REI Co-op, Under Armour and Cotopaxi as founding members to test fixes for fibre shedding in their supply chains.
Athleta's chief leaves for Lululemon; Gap calls it a chance to rebuild the brand
Maggie Gauger, who ran Gap Inc.'s struggling Athleta for just over a year, is joining Lululemon as chief product officer; Gap CEO Richard Dickson told staff the exit lets the company "reimagine the brand's path forward".
Zankov, the label of DVF's new artistic director, names Jack Tobin as its first CEO and part-owner
New York label Zankov, founded by Diane von Furstenberg artistic director Henry Zankov, appointed agency founder Jack Tobin as its first chief executive and part-owner, The Business of Fashion reported.
Levi's direct sales growth slows after betting its marketing on baggy jeans over low-rise
Levi Strauss posted its slowest direct-to-consumer growth since late 2022, partly because it marketed baggy jeans instead of low-rise styles, but still raised its full-year earnings outlook, Bloomberg reported.
Uniqlo owner Fast Retailing posts a fifth straight record profit, up 32%
Fast Retailing's annual profit jumped 32% and beat expectations, a record for the fifth year in a row, helped by strong results in all regions, Reuters reported.
US luxury card spending falls 6% in September, a third monthly drop, Citi data show
Credit card spending on luxury brands in the United States fell 6% year on year in September after 4% declines in July and August, Citi said, a worrying signal for the industry's biggest market before LVMH opens the earnings season on 12 October.
Louis Vuitton closes Paris with flying cars and featherweight clothes for a warming world
Nicolas Ghesquière ended Paris Fashion Week on 6 October with "Ergonomie", a light, fluid spring/summer 2027 collection shown under suspended cars in the Louvre's Cour Carrée. He said Europe's heat waves had changed how he thinks about fabrics; critics praised its ease but some missed his usual daring.
Mike Ashley's Frasers Group launches a luxury division and lifts its Burberry stake to 6.32%
Frasers Group has grouped Flannels, Harvey Nichols and The Webster with its stakes in Burberry, Hugo Boss, Mulberry and Hulcan's Mile into a new unit, Frasers Group Luxury, and disclosed that its interest in Burberry has risen to 6.32% from 4.16%.
Sacai SS27: Chitose Abe's 'A Moment of Becoming' shows the good and bad sides of human nature
Sacai designer Chitose Abe presented her spring-summer 2027 collection in Paris, mixing denim and suiting with chiffon and satin and revealing how her hybrid garments are built, WWD reported on 5 October.
Mugler SS27: Miguel Castro Freitas closes his 'Naturalia' trilogy with insects, feathers and a Manfred look-alike
At Paris Fashion Week, Mugler creative director Miguel Castro Freitas presented "Naturalia X", the third part of a nature trilogy referencing Manfred Thierry Mugler's 1997 "Les Insectes" couture collection, WWD reported on 5 October.
Chanel SS27: Matthieu Blazy marks one year with a flock of birds and Gabrielle Chanel's own 2.55 bag
Matthieu Blazy showed his spring-summer 2027 Chanel collection at the Grand Palais in Paris on 5 October, a year after his debut, under 95 suspended birds. The 83 looks traced Gabrielle Chanel's changing personal style, in bold colours rather than quiet luxury.
Valentino SS27: Alessandro Michele stages an ‘antilibrary’ in a Paris reading room
Alessandro Michele showed Valentino's spring/summer 2027 collection on 4 October under the iron arches of the Sainte-Geneviève Library, inspired by Umberto Eco's idea of an “antilibrary” of unread books; guests were asked to bring a book for donation, WWD reported.
Miu Miu SS27: Miuccia Prada sets out “to bring elegance to sports”
At Paris Fashion Week on 4 October, Miu Miu's spring/summer 2027 show “Here and Now” paired lace-front Wrangler jeans, New Balance sneakers and retro athleticwear with kilts, crystal sports bras and crinkled silks, with Olivia Colman and Gigi Hadid among the walkers, WWD, W and BoF reported.
Ann Demeulemeester SS27: Stefano Gallici brings a Californian desert trip to Paris
Creative director Stefano Gallici built Ann Demeulemeester's spring/summer 2027 collection around a solo trip across the Californian desert, cutting the palette to black, white and blue and layering tulle, distressed denim and patinated leather, WWD reported. Chelsea Wolfe performed live and Josh Homme made a runway cameo.
Vivienne Westwood SS27 ‘Body and Soul’: Kronthaler calls fashion a ‘precarious moment’
On 3 October at Paris Fashion Week, Andreas Kronthaler showed Vivienne Westwood Spring/Summer 2027, titled “Body and Soul,” drawing on African fabrics from Paris’s Barbès market and nightgowns worn outdoors in summer heatwaves, AFP reported. He told AFP the industry is in a “very precarious moment” as independent houses face hard trading conditions.
Hermès SS27: Nadège Vanhée designs for ‘air’ with zips, sheer panels and light leather
On 3 October at the Garde Républicaine in Paris, Nadège Vanhée showed Hermès Spring/Summer 2027 built around air and heat — sheer-panel parkas-turned-dresses with zips to shorten or lengthen looks, perforated suede and open knits, WWD reported. AFP noted Hermès shares are down about 39% year to date despite holding up better than much of luxury.
Celine SS27: Michael Rider’s restrained show opens with Paris Is Burning voiceover
On 3 October at Paris Fashion Week, Michael Rider presented Celine Spring/Summer 2027 under a thatched-roof set at the Musée des Archives Nationales, opening with a Dorian Corey quote from the 1990 documentary Paris Is Burning, Dazed and W Magazine reported. Guests included SZA, Tracee Ellis Ross, Lisa Bonet and Honey Dijon; the collection favoured wearable layering over spectacle.
Victoria Beckham SS27 at Conciergerie: oversized suits, sheer hems — and first operating profit
On 2 October at Paris Fashion Week, Victoria Beckham showed Spring/Summer 2027 at the Conciergerie with oversized green and blue suits, sheer side-slit dresses and giant handbags, Reuters reported. The brand posted its first operating profit since its 2008 founding — £7.3 million ($9.66 million) in 2025 — on revenue up 15% to £129.8 million.
McCollough and Hernandez’s third Loewe SS27 show mixes sportswear and Baroque drama
On 2 October at Paris Fashion Week, Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez presented their third Loewe collection at the Château de Vincennes, framing an “old world meets new world” dialogue of American sportswear and Spanish Baroque drama, WWD and Elle reported.
Sarah Burton’s Givenchy SS27 seeks balance with engineered cut “to cut through the noise”
On 2 October at Paris Fashion Week, Sarah Burton showed a Givenchy Spring/Summer 2027 collection built around balance and an engineered cut meant “to cut through the noise,” with zippered leather, overlapping suit panels, asymmetric knits and jersey evening dresses draped from brass-wire arabesques, Vogue and Elle reported.
Rick Owens SS27 pursues “elegant stoicism” with stone-colored column dresses
On 1 October at the Palais de Tokyo, Rick Owens showed Spring/Summer 2027 column dresses in stone tones — some rigid, some gossamer — plus “brutalist lace,” sulfur-dyed denim and crystal-rope footwear, seeking dignity he called stoicism, WWD reported.
Kai Nesselrath’s Carven SS27 debut draws on late-’50s archives and workwear stripes
On 1 October at Paris Fashion Week, new Carven design director Kai Nesselrath showed a sculptural Spring/Summer 2027 collection rooted in the house’s late-1950s and early-1960s peak, with green-and-white workwear stripes, mini skirt suits and rounder shoulders, Vogue reported.
Piccioli’s Balenciaga SS27 brings colour blocks, soft sneakers and logo-light bags
On 1 October at Paris Fashion Week, Balenciaga creative director Pierpaolo Piccioli showed Summer 2027 looks with bright pink and cobalt jackets, flowing gowns and flat Lounge Sneakers, emphasising lightness and wearability a year after his debut, Reuters reported.
Stella McCartney’s SS27 Paris show puts oceans and overfishing on the runway
Stella McCartney presented a Spring/Summer 2027 collection of floaty fabrics, bubble hems and wave motifs at the British ambassador’s residence in Paris on Wednesday, with a David Attenborough voiceover and a call for luxury houses to scale sustainable materials, Reuters reported via FashionNetwork.
Julian Klausner’s Dries Van Noten SS27: Technicolor posters, stars and crystals
At Carreau du Temple on Wednesday, Dries Van Noten creative director Julian Klausner showed Spring/Summer 2027 built from imagined film posters, mixed prints, stars and crystals — a joyful, glamorous wardrobe for Puig-owned house, FashionNetwork reported.
Chloé SS27: Chemena Kamali’s lacquered rainwear and Apple Martin’s debut
On 1 October at Paris Fashion Week, Chloé creative director Chemena Kamali showed Spring/Summer 2027 built around lacquered trenches, capes and storm-brim hats over soft tulle and lace, with Apple Martin making her runway debut, EVOKE and Dazed reported.
Dior’s Jonathan Anderson shows sheer fabrics and metallic trousers for SS27
One year after his womenswear debut at Dior, Jonathan Anderson presented spring/summer 2027 with sheer pleated looks, metallic snakeskin-effect trousers and fluid tailoring on a Tuileries catwalk, Reuters reported on 29 September. LVMH has said the house is gaining momentum after two years of declining sales.
Drew Henry’s colorful Courrèges debut opens a new chapter in Paris
Drew Henry presented his first Courrèges collection for spring/summer 2027 on 30 September at the Palais de Tokyo, shifting the house toward vivid archive-inspired color after Nicolas Di Felice’s exit, Vogue reported. Buyers and editors called the debut energetic but said his codes will take time to settle.
Anrealage marks 25th Paris show with E Ink ‘SKIN’ dresses for SS27
Kunihiko Morinaga’s Anrealage presented “SKIN” for spring/summer 2027 at Maison de la Radio, marking its 25th Paris show with six armor-like evening dresses carrying 1,000–2,000 individually controlled E Ink scales each, Design Scene reported.
Saint Laurent's Vaccarello under exit spotlight as Kering restructures
Business of Fashion reported ahead of Saint Laurent's 29 September evening show that insiders are watching Anthony Vaccarello for signs of creative change as owner Kering restructures under CEO Luca de Meo. BoF said Vaccarello has roughly tripled the brand's business over a decade but luxury demand has cooled.
Paris Fashion Week day one: Kegels, Matières Fécales and Hodakova take the stage
LVMH Prize winner Julie Kegels opened Paris SS27 with “Apple of the Day,” while Matières Fécales staged “Ninety Nine Percent” at Place de la République with Rihanna in the front row, and Hodakova showed upcycled aquatic-themed looks, RUSSH and BoF reported.
Maison Margiela returns to Paris as Martens focuses solely on the house
Glenn Martens presents Maison Margiela on 29 September in Paris after a Shanghai outing last season, with his attention no longer split after stepping down from Diesel, Vogue and BoF reported. The house is among brands returning to the Fédération SS27 calendar of 68 shows.
Reports: Pierpaolo Piccioli may leave Balenciaga after about a year
Industry reports say the Kering-owned house’s artistic director could exit after the 1 October SS27 show; Balenciaga and Kering have not confirmed a departure. Piccioli remains listed as artistic director; sources cited by Design Scene link pressure to commercial results, including menswear.
Paris Fashion Week SS27 opens with returns, debuts and 68 shows
The Fédération’s women’s ready-to-wear calendar runs 28 September–6 October with 68 shows and about 34 presentations. Vogue and WWD highlight returns for Maison Margiela and Valentino, plus debuts by Drew Henry at Courrèges and Kai Nesselrath at Carven; Louis Vuitton closes the week.
Capri Holdings draws buyer interest as Michael Kors turnaround continues
WWD reports Capri, owner of Michael Kors and Jimmy Choo, has connected with potential buyers who have reviewed its books; the process is informal and not near-term. An $809 million derivative liability tied to currency hedges is cited as a change-of-control hurdle; Capri declined to comment on “rumors or speculation.”
Dolce & Gabbana SS27: Sicilian wardrobes, lace and faux leopard in Milan
At their Milan headquarters on Saturday, Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana said they wanted to “open the wardrobes of the great Sicilian families” and dialogue between “the precious and the everyday.” Lace, faux leopard and jeans mixed on the runway; Jennifer Lopez sat front row in a dark velvet suit.
Louise Trotter expands Bottega Veneta’s palette for SS27 in Milan
A year after her debut, Louise Trotter showed Bottega Veneta SS27 in Milan on Saturday with yellow, red, purple and florals on structured light suits, doubled leather and raffia totes, and woven-leather trench and boots. Guests included Solange, Tyler, the Creator, Julianne Moore and Jacob Elordi; Kylie Jenner closed in a voluminous black dress.
Armani CEO: 15% stake sale could involve more than one investor
Chief Executive Giuseppe Marsocci said Sunday that Armani’s planned 15% stake sale “is not written in stone that it has to be one investor,” Reuters reported. The stake was earmarked in Giorgio Armani’s will after his death aged 91 in September 2025; preferred names included LVMH, L’Oréal and EssilorLuxottica. No deal structure has been decided.
London Fashion Week: Accredited buyers rise 19% as online buzz falls
The British Fashion Council reported a 19% year-on-year rise in accredited buyer attendance for SS27, with international buyers up 41%. Online posts about the week fell 57% and earned media value dropped 24% to $27.3 million, Glossy reported.
Global fashion brands treat Korea as a strategic partner, LF shows
Vince put a “Korean Exclusive” front and centre with more than 20 outerwear styles for Korea’s winter. Forte Forte and Isabel Marant also adopted Korea-led product and volume decisions, Seoul Economic Daily reported, citing LF.
EU EmpCo rules ban unproven green claims for fashion brands from 27 September
The Empowering Consumers for the Green Transition Directive applies from 27 September 2026 to all brands selling in the EU. Sustainability claims need third-party evidence; carbon-neutrality claims via offsetting are blacklisted. A 2020 European Commission study found 53.3% of environmental claims unfounded.
Milan and Paris runways glitter as luxury slowdown deepens and shoppers pull back
Kering has erased gains since Luca de Meo took the helm a year ago; LVMH is down 37% year to date in 2026. Tod’s chairman Diego Della Valle called this year and next a likely “holding period” while the market stabilises.
Gucci sells Demna “Drip” sneakers labelled Made in China — a break with Italian tradition
The laceless nylon, canvas and suede sneakers, priced around €800 in Europe and $1,000 in the US, are Demna's first Gucci sneaker and part of the Primavera collection. Gucci says Italy remains central but chose a Chinese partner for performance know-how.
Arnault family moves to simplify holding structure above LVMH for long-term control
A series of absorptions will leave a renamed Agache partnership with a direct 49.76% capital stake and 65.55% of voting rights in LVMH. Consolidated family holdings would reach 50.33% of capital and 66.27% of votes.