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Parisian Cashmere Label Kujten Expands U.S. Retail Footprint
Kujten is opening three new stores in SoHo, Aspen and Miami, bringing its U.S. store count to four. The Parisian cashmere brand's expansion signals growing retail ambitions in key American fashion and luxury markets.
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Kering CEO Luca de Meo Opens Up on One Year of Reshaping the Luxury Giant
A year into his role, Kering's Italian chief Luca de Meo discussed his approach to creativity and fashion with WWD. He detailed his ongoing 're-engineering' strategy for the French luxury conglomerate.
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Frame Teams With Ritz Paris on Cinematic 24-Hour Campaign With Charlotte Lawrence
Denim brand Frame has partnered with the Ritz Paris to launch a campaign starring Charlotte Lawrence, framed as a cinematic diary of her day-to-night journey through the hotel and the city. The collaboration blends fashion and luxury hospitality branding in a single narrative format.
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Frasers Group Boosts Burberry Stake, Launches New Luxury Division
Frasers Group has increased its stake in Burberry to 6.32% while unveiling a new luxury division aimed at building an international 'ecosystem.' The move comes ahead of an event timed to Paris Fashion Week, signaling deeper ambitions in the luxury fashion space.
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Tamara Lohan Steers Hyatt's Luxury Portfolio After Mr. & Mrs. Smith Deal
Tamara Lohan has taken on the role of global brand leader for Hyatt's luxury portfolio, following the hospitality group's acquisition of Mr. & Mrs. Smith. She outlines strategy for expanding distinctive concepts, including Japanese ryokans and Arabian retreats, as part of Hyatt's broader luxury push.
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Nike Drops Dunk Lows With Burberry-Esque Check Print
Nike's latest Dunk Low riffs on a brown check pattern reminiscent of Burberry's signature motif. The release lands at the intersection of sneaker culture and luxury fashion codes, a crossover worth watching for brand partners and stylists alike.
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Celine's Summer 2027 Show Leans Into 'Emotional Dressing'
Creative director Michael Rider presented Celine's Summer 2027 collection built around what he calls emotional dressing. The show underscored fashion's capacity to connect design with feeling, reinforcing Celine's positioning in the luxury market.
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Rihanna Teases Unreleased Amina Muaddi Heel at AWGE Show
Rihanna surfaced an unreleased Winter 2026 Amina Muaddi style, the crystal-strapped Elizabeth pump, while attending A$AP Rocky's AWGE show. The appearance gives the luxury footwear brand an early, high-visibility preview ahead of its official launch.
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Luxury Brands Turn to Hand-Drawn Art as an Answer to AI
Chanel, Loewe, Abercrombie and Damson Madder are among the brands investing in illustrators and hand-crafted artwork to stand apart from AI-generated imagery. The move signals a growing premium on visible human effort as a marketing and brand-positioning tool.
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Rafael Pavarotti Lands First Major Museum Exhibition in Paris
Brazilian photographer Rafael Pavarotti, known for work with Beyoncé, Rihanna, Chanel and Dior, will showcase his fashion imagery at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs through May 2027. The exhibition marks a milestone for a creative whose lens has shaped campaigns across music and luxury fashion.
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Davide Cenci Marks 100 Years, Talks Legacy and What's Next
Davide Cenci, president of the Italian luxury house, reflects on a century in business as the brand celebrates its centennial. He shares insights on family leadership, staying power in a shifting market, and plans for the brand's future.
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Stella McCartney's Spring 2027 Show Pushes Luxury Toward Ocean-Inspired Sustainability
Stella McCartney's Spring 2027 collection paired sheer tailoring, sporty staples and playful details with an ocean theme. The designer used the runway to urge major luxury players to help scale lower-impact materials industry-wide.
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Designer Handbags Emerge as Men's New Luxury Status Symbol
Style-focused men are shifting their collector obsession from sneakers and watches to designer bags, with Bottega totes and Hermès Kellys leading the trend. The shift signals a broader change in how masculine luxury consumption and brand status are defined.
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Nike's Croc-Textured Air Max 95 'Big Bubble' Surfaces in Neutral Tones
Nike unveils a crocodile-textured take on the Air Max 95 Big Bubble, swapping loud prints for a neutral, luxury-inspired palette. The release taps into sneaker culture's ongoing appetite for exotic-texture reinterpretations of classic silhouettes.
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Alanui Debuts Spring 2027 Collection at Milan Home Base
Carlotta and Nicolò Oddi presented Alanui's Spring 2027 luxury knitwear collection during Milan Fashion Week, opening Casa Alanui to showcase the line in its own setting. The debut marks a new chapter for the brand as it stages its runway presence within its home environment.
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Prada Opens Eight-Floor Milan Flagship Blending Retail, Art and History
Prada has unveiled its Galleria concept store in Milan, an eight-floor space combining archival brand history, an art gallery, a pastry shop and full retail offerings. The flagship signals a broader push by luxury houses toward immersive, experience-driven store formats.
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New Luxury Department Store Bets Big on Brazil's Fashion Market
CJ Fashion, a new upscale department store in São Paolo, brings together international luxury names like Brunello Cucinelli, Tom Ford Beauty, Proenza Schouler, Zimmermann and Isabel Marant alongside leading Brazilian designers. The launch signals renewed investment in brick-and-mortar luxury retail in Brazil's fashion market.