Travel Retail Grapples With Conversion
CANNES, France – Headwinds and tailwinds keep converging and buffeting the travel–retail industry as it navigates confused seas. The $70 billion-plus retail channel, led by fragrances and…
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Dickies Teams Up With Rassvet for Elevated Workwear Collaboration
CHEEKY FRIES: American label Dickies is dropping a collaboration with Rassvet, the nine-year-old skate brand under the umbrella of the Paris-based business development arm of Dover Street…
EXCLUSIVE: Golden Goose Opens Branded Padel Arena in Milan
MILAN — Fashion enthusiasts with a passion for padel can now join the Golden Goose Arena in Milan. The much anticipated multicourt padel center is opening its doors on Tuesday, a few…
Spring 2026 Paris Beauty: Accessorize Me
During Paris Fashion Week, as spring 2026 collections paraded down catwalks, looks were often topped by embellished coifs. Decorating a few of them were headbands — in silver at Uma Wang…
In ‘The House of Beauty,’ Arabelle Sicardi Dives Into Beauty’s Lesser-told Tales
More than 10 years in the making, Arabelle Sicardi’s “The House of Beauty” has arrived. The book, a collection of eight essays penned by the former beauty editor that assess the industry…
Matthieu Blazy Reimagines Chanel’s Famous Cap-toe + Puts a Unique Spin on More Classics for Celestial Debut
Matthieu Blazy‘s debut collection for Chanel, presented in Paris on Monday, reimagined the French house’s classic cap-toe. Among the footwear statements, a number of elegant, high-cut…
Chanel Spring 2026: Reaching for the Stars
The planets aligned for Chanel in Paris on Monday night. After months of excruciating buildup, Matthieu Blazy delivered a case study in brand rejuvenation with a show at the Grand Palais…
How Amazon’s October Prime Day Could Help Predict Holiday Shoe Demand
Shoe buying and the start of the holiday shopping season are just around the corner. That’s because Amazon‘s October Prime Day sales are slated to start on Tuesday for two days. The online…
Maxhosa Africa Spring 2026: Repetition Is Persuasion
To mark the 15th anniversary of Maxhosa Africa, creative director Laduma Ngxokolo wanted to “try to showcase sophisticated ways of wearing the brand,” he told WWD after the first of a…
Can’t Stop Thinking About Taylor Swift’s Chainmail ‘Showgirl’ Dress? Here Are 5 Similar Styles to Wear Right Now
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, WWD may receive an affiliate commission. 5 Best ‘Showgirl’-Inspired Chainmail Dresses to Shop…
The Stars Aligned for Matthieu Blazy’s Debut Chanel Show With Nicole Kidman, Pedro Pascal, Margot Robbie Front Row
The stars aligned — literally and figuratively — for Matthieu Blazy’s highly anticipated debut at Chanel, where a glittering galaxy of house ambassadors, from Nicole Kidman to Ayo Edebiri,…
Nicole Kidman Debuts Blond Bangs at Chanel Spring 2026
Like the ultimate bellwether of change, Nicole Kidman just celebrated the collection debut of newly minted Chanel creative director Matthieu Blazy in Paris with a hair transformation.…
Vestiaire Collective Names Bernard Osta Chief Executive Officer
Vestiaire Collective, a leading global platform for pre-owned luxury fashion, has promoted Bernard Osta to chief executive officer. He succeeds Maximilian Bittner, who has led the company…
Zimmermann Spring 2026: Summertime Happiness
Nicky Zimmermann’s shows are not just about nice dresses, though her Zimmermann label reliably turns out the kind of breezy resort looks popularized by “The White Lotus.” She will usually…
The Estée Lauder Cos. Fetes New Fragrance Boutiques
The Estée Lauder Cos. has taken its new store openings to the streets — literally. The beauty conglomerate recently christened four stores on Prince Street in Manhattan for respective…
Coperni Spring 2026: Feel Good Factor
The best clothes are the ones that make you feel good in your skin and that’s what Coperni’s spring collection was about. Founders Sébastien Meyer and Arnaud Vaillant are unrepentant…
Emma Watson, Emma Corrin, Kylie Jenner and Laura Harrier Joined the Crowd at Miu Miu
HARD WORK: It’s not all glitz and glam at Paris Fashion Week. In the densely packed front row at Miu Miu Monday, with working women as the theme of the collection, guests had a tough job…
Bliss Celebrates 25 Years of 'Gilmore Girls'
Bliss is celebrating two milestones with one limited-edition launch. Honoring 30 years in business and the 25th anniversary of “Gilmore Girls,” the cruelty-free skin care brand has teamed…
Shiatzy Chen Spring 2026: Horsing Around
When most designers talk about East-meets-West, it’s often full of clichés. Only Shiatzy Chen, among a few others, can keep reinventing the wheel, giving it a fresh perspective on the…
StockX Hires Former Chanel and Lululemon Exec to Lead Anti-Counterfeiting Efforts
To further its efforts against counterfeiting, StockX has appointed a director of Brand Integrity. Pilar Toro steps into the role with a long background in brand protection, previously…
CeraVe Teams With NBA as Official Skin and Hair Care Partner
CeraVe is joining forces with the National Basketball Association. The popular skin care brand has signed on as the official skin care and hair care partner of the NBA in a social-first…
Auberge Collection Redefines Experiential Luxury Through Music
Christian Clerc has a simple philosophy about luxury hospitality: stop replicating and start reinventing. As president and chief executive officer of Auberge Collection, Clerc is leading a…
Jean Paul Gaultier Spring 2026: About Last Night
Packing for Burning Man, or perhaps a summer jaunt to Mars? Duran Lantink has you covered with a Jean Paul Gaultier debut filled with futuristic pneumatic silhouettes that seemed right out…
Lululemon, Fanatics Expand NHL Fan Collection to All 32 Teams
Lululemon and Fanatics are expanding their partnership with the National Hockey League by expanding their fan apparel collection to all 32 teams for the upcoming 2025-26 season. Last fall,…