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Brands

David Yurman Unveils Redesigned Flagship on Rodeo Drive

David Yurman has reopened its Beverly Hills flagship on Rodeo Drive following a full redesign. The revamped boutique debuts exclusive jewelry collections, marking a key retail moment for the brand's luxury footprint.

David Yurman Unveils Redesigned Flagship on Rodeo Drive
26/10/2026 04:01 Source: WWD ↗
Brands

Kering's Designer Reshuffle Faces Scrutiny After Gucci Stumbles

Gucci's disappointing third-quarter results have put fresh pressure on Kering's recent creative director changes across its brand portfolio. Industry watchers are questioning whether the French luxury group's turnaround strategy can deliver as its flagship label underperforms.

Kering's Designer Reshuffle Faces Scrutiny After Gucci Stumbles
22/10/2026 22:51 Source: WWD ↗
Brands

Jil Sander and PUMA Expand Collab With Speedcat Tracksuit Capsule

Jil Sander and PUMA are deepening their partnership with a new drop built around the Speedcat sneaker, now paired with a matching tracksuit and T-shirt. The capsule marks another step in the brands' ongoing collaboration, blending luxury fashion sensibility with performance sportswear roots.

Jil Sander and PUMA Expand Collab With Speedcat Tracksuit Capsule
22/10/2026 13:00 Source: Highsnobiety ↗
Brands

Jared Rebrands with Sentimental Holiday Push and Next-Gen Store Concept

Jared Jewelers is repositioning itself around 'approachable luxury,' launching a warm, emotionally driven holiday campaign. The brand also unveiled a prototype store design meant to shape its retail experience going forward.

Jared Rebrands with Sentimental Holiday Push and Next-Gen Store Concept
21/10/2026 18:25 Source: WWD ↗
Brands

Dolce & Gabbana Teams With Mytheresa on Exclusive Holiday Capsule

Dolce & Gabbana has launched a limited holiday capsule collection in partnership with luxury retailer Mytheresa. The festive drop builds on a long-running relationship between the Italian fashion house and the e-commerce platform.

Dolce & Gabbana Teams With Mytheresa on Exclusive Holiday Capsule
21/10/2026 05:01 Source: WWD ↗
Brands

Smythson Eyes U.S. Expansion After Madison Avenue Comeback

British luxury lifestyle brand Smythson is pushing deeper into the U.S. market after reopening on Madison Avenue. Now over a year into private equity ownership, the company is ramping up growth plans with more American locations on the horizon.

Smythson Eyes U.S. Expansion After Madison Avenue Comeback
19/10/2026 21:23 Source: WWD ↗
Brands

Jacob Cohën Brings Italian Denim Luxury to Madison Avenue

The upscale Italian label, renowned for its premium denim, is opening its first U.S. store in New York. The new Madison Avenue flagship will serve as a luxury emporium offering menswear and womenswear.

Jacob Cohën Brings Italian Denim Luxury to Madison Avenue
19/10/2026 18:34 Source: WWD ↗
Brands

Loro Piana Opens Service-Focused Atelier on Madison Avenue

Loro Piana has unveiled a new Madison Avenue space built around client service, product care and education on its luxury fabrics. The atelier aims to reinforce the brand's exclusivity by extending the lifespan of its pieces and deepening customer engagement.

Loro Piana Opens Service-Focused Atelier on Madison Avenue
19/10/2026 05:01 Source: WWD ↗
Brands

Luxury Brands Face Backlash as Paris Protests Hit Flagship Stores

Burberry, Celine, and Lacoste were among the luxury retailers targeted during store looting amid protests in Paris on Saturday. Retail executives are now speaking out about the impact on their flagship locations.

Luxury Brands Face Backlash as Paris Protests Hit Flagship Stores
18/10/2026 22:49 Source: Vogue ↗
Brands

Chanel to Open First Wuhan Store Inside SKP

Chanel is expanding its China footprint with a new store at SKP in Wuhan, the brand's first location in the central Chinese city. The opening signals continued brand investment in China's regional luxury retail growth beyond top-tier cities.

Chanel to Open First Wuhan Store Inside SKP
18/10/2026 16:03 Source: WWD ↗
Brands

Luxury and Retail Brands Hit as Looting Spreads Across French Cities

Civil unrest across major French cities has led to looting and vandalism targeting retailers including Louis Vuitton, Céline, Decathlon and Apple. The wave of incidents raises security and operational concerns for brands with storefronts in affected urban centers.

Luxury and Retail Brands Hit as Looting Spreads Across French Cities
18/10/2026 08:28 Source: WWD ↗
Models

Inde Navarrette Wears Schiaparelli Couture to Academy Museum Gala

Actress Inde Navarrette hit the Academy Museum Gala 2026 red carpet in a look from Schiaparelli's fall 2026 couture collection. The appearance underscores the French luxury house's continued pull on high-profile red carpets.

Inde Navarrette Wears Schiaparelli Couture to Academy Museum Gala
18/10/2026 02:34 Source: WWD ↗
Brands

Moncler Taps Cher, Grace Jones and JENNIE for Re/Icons Campaign

Moncler's latest Re/Icons collection enlists a star-studded trio — Cher, Grace Jones, and JENNIE — to front its alpine-luxury push. The campaign doubles down on celebrity wattage to reinforce the brand's icon-driven positioning.

Moncler Taps Cher, Grace Jones and JENNIE for Re/Icons Campaign
16/10/2026 22:22 Source: Highsnobiety ↗
Brands

Luxury Ski Label Cordova Expands Into Menswear

Cordova, the women's luxury ski brand founded by husband-and-wife duo Jane and Cody Seim a decade ago, is launching a men's line. The expansion marks a significant growth move for the independent label in the performance-luxury fashion space.

Luxury Ski Label Cordova Expands Into Menswear
16/10/2026 18:43 Source: WWD ↗
Brands

LVMH Opens Doors for Sixth Edition, Honors 69 Master Artisans

LVMH launched the sixth edition of its global open-doors initiative with a Paris ceremony celebrating 69 artisans recognized for craft excellence. The event underscores the luxury group's continued push to spotlight the skilled talent behind its brands.

LVMH Opens Doors for Sixth Edition, Honors 69 Master Artisans
16/10/2026 16:54 Source: WWD ↗
Brands

Kering Taps Flore Larger as Corporate Communications Director

Kering has named Flore Larger as its new corporate communications director, effective December 7. She joins the French luxury group from investment bank Lazard Frères.

Kering Taps Flore Larger as Corporate Communications Director
16/10/2026 16:30 Source: WWD ↗
Brands

Rew the Store Opens in Williamsburg with Toteme, High Sport, Rùadh

A new designer concept store called Rew has launched in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, bringing luxury labels including Toteme, High Sport and Rùadh to the neighborhood. The multi-brand retail concept adds another fashion destination to Brooklyn's growing design scene.

Rew the Store Opens in Williamsburg with Toteme, High Sport, Rùadh
14/10/2026 20:32 Source: WWD ↗
Brands

Paul Smith Debuts Two-Story Madison Avenue Flagship

Paul Smith has opened a new two-story flagship on Madison Avenue at 74th Street, marking the brand's second New York location. The store expands the designer's physical retail footprint in a key luxury shopping corridor.

Paul Smith Debuts Two-Story Madison Avenue Flagship
14/10/2026 18:38 Source: WWD ↗
Brands

Fashionphile Data: Luxury Shoppers Chase Nostalgia and Archival Bags

A new Fashionphile report shows vintage searches climbing 112 percent as archival bags gain value among luxury resale shoppers. Chanel topped brand searches, while jewelry buyers increasingly looked past logos toward design heritage.

Fashionphile Data: Luxury Shoppers Chase Nostalgia and Archival Bags
14/10/2026 14:00 Source: WWD ↗
Brands

Ferragamo Taps Kris Jenner for Holiday 2026 Family-Themed Campaign

Ferragamo's Holiday 2026 campaign, 'The Joy of Loving,' stars Kris Jenner alongside real families including the Womack Sisters. The Italian luxury house builds its seasonal push around authentic family moments rather than traditional model casting.

Ferragamo Taps Kris Jenner for Holiday 2026 Family-Themed Campaign
14/10/2026 05:01 Source: WWD ↗
Brands

LVMH Fashion Division Sees 5% Sales Dip in Q3

LVMH's fashion and leather goods segment posted a 5% sales decline in the third quarter, even as the luxury conglomerate's overall revenue ticked up 1%. The split underscores uneven demand across the group's brand portfolio heading into year-end.

LVMH Fashion Division Sees 5% Sales Dip in Q3
12/10/2026 20:53 Source: Vogue ↗
Music

Adéla Pairs Custom Louboutin Boots With LA Tour Stop

Singer Adéla took the stage in Los Angeles as part of her 'Red Bottoms Tour,' performing in a custom pair of glittery pink Louboutin Pavlova Botta booties. The look underscores a growing crossover between touring musicians and luxury footwear branding.

Adéla Pairs Custom Louboutin Boots With LA Tour Stop
11/10/2026 17:40 Source: WWD ↗
Brands

Our Legacy CEO Bets Big on China With Flagship Dongliang Partnership

Richardos Klarén, CEO of Our Legacy, is deepening the brand's push into Asia through a partnership with Chinese luxury concept store Dongliang. The move marks the brand's largest retail presence in China to date, signaling growing confidence in the market's long-term potential.

Our Legacy CEO Bets Big on China With Flagship Dongliang Partnership
11/10/2026 08:00 Source: Vogue ↗
Brands

Vans Dials Up Luxury With Python-Print Authentic Ease Release

Vans has unveiled a new python-print version of its Premium Authentic Ease skate sneaker, pushing the silhouette into more upscale territory. The release signals the brand's continued push to blend skate heritage with elevated, fashion-forward design.

Vans Dials Up Luxury With Python-Print Authentic Ease Release
10/10/2026 22:42 Source: Highsnobiety ↗
Models

LVMH and Kering Renew Charter on Model Safety and Standards

The two luxury conglomerates have updated their joint charter outlining guidelines for model welfare, covering representation, protection from sexual violence, and health standards. The move signals continued industry pressure on agencies and brands to formalize safeguards for talent.

LVMH and Kering Renew Charter on Model Safety and Standards
09/10/2026 13:33 Source: Vogue ↗
Brands

Anthony Vaccarello Exits Saint Laurent After a Decade at the Helm

Anthony Vaccarello is departing Saint Laurent after ten years as creative director, closing a chapter marked by a string of standout runway moments. The move marks a major leadership shift for one of fashion's leading luxury houses.

Anthony Vaccarello Exits Saint Laurent After a Decade at the Helm
09/10/2026 09:02 Source: Numéro ↗
Brands

Paris Buyers Signal Shift Toward Soft Femininity and Maximalism for Spring

Retail buyers at the Paris collections are leaning into eclectic maximalism and individualism, moving away from quiet luxury. The skirt emerges as a standout piece shaping spring buying strategies.

Paris Buyers Signal Shift Toward Soft Femininity and Maximalism for Spring
08/10/2026 19:27 Source: WWD ↗
Brands

Zankov Names Jack Tobin CEO as Brand Eyes Global Growth

Fashion brand Zankov has appointed Jack Tobin as Chief Executive Officer and business partner to drive its international expansion. Tobin, who runs his own luxury brand development and sales consulting agency, has worked with Zankov for the past two years helping build the business.

Zankov Names Jack Tobin CEO as Brand Eyes Global Growth
08/10/2026 17:00 Source: WWD ↗
Brands

Kim Jones Trades Dior for Aman: Luxury Travel Capsule Debuts

Former Dior and Fendi designer Kim Jones is launching a high-end travel collection with luxury hotel chain Aman, including pajamas priced at $3,505. The move signals Jones doubling down on exclusivity as other designers chase fast-fashion crossovers.

Kim Jones Trades Dior for Aman: Luxury Travel Capsule Debuts
08/10/2026 15:39 Source: Highsnobiety ↗
Models

LVMH and Kering Toughen Model Charter With Zero-Tolerance Harassment Rules

LVMH and Kering have updated their joint Model Charter, adding a strict zero-tolerance policy on harassment, abuse and violence. The revision also raises the minimum age requirement for models working with brands under both luxury groups.

LVMH and Kering Toughen Model Charter With Zero-Tolerance Harassment Rules
08/10/2026 15:00 Source: WWD ↗