EXCLUSIVE: H&M Is Bringing Back Design Award With a Bigger Scope
LONDON — H&M is bringing back its Design Award after a five-year hiatus, WWD has learned. The relaunched prize will be bigger than any of the previous editions, according to Ann-Sofie…
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How Target’s Beauty Business Is Finding Its Sweet Spot – in 2026 and Beyond
When strategizing around its beauty assortment for 2026, it looks like Target Corp. is right on the money. The mass retail giant is rejiggering its layout, bringing in over 3,000 new…
Connor Storrie and François Arnaud Heat Up the Saint Laurent Show
Any heated rivalry was put to bed — between Connor Storrie and François Arnaud at the Saint Laurent show, that is. The actors, who costar in the Canadian hockey drama “Heated Rivalry,”…
Kate Hudson Talks Oscars; Elizabeth Debicki Swaps Athleisure for Armani
At Tuesday night’s Giorgio Armani Privé show, Kate Hudson was feeling a little hoarse, joking that it had less to do with the 12-hour flight from Los Angeles and more to do with the fact…
Ralph Lauren to Create Team USA Ice Installation at Rock Center
The next Ralph Lauren Olympics promotion will be cool — really cool. With just one week to go before the start of the Milano Cortina Olympics, Ralph Lauren is unveiling a 12-foot ice…
Gracie Abrams Flips Chanel’s Cap-toe Codes in Leather Pumps at the Spring 2026 Couture Show
Gracie Abrams added another twist to Chanel’s cap-toe story at the house’s spring 2026 couture show in Paris on Tuesday, wearing reverse two-tone pumps from the Métiers d’Art 2026…
Adidas and Edison Chen Celebrate Lunar New Year With Superstar Dress Shoe and Qi Flow Sneaker
Adidas Originals and Clot by Edison Chen are continuing their longstanding partnership in a new collection in honor of Lunar New Year 2026. The collection, which aims to celebrate Chinese…
Margaret Qualley Locks In a Classic Chanel Palette in Cap-toe Slingbacks at the Spring 2026 Couture Show
Margaret Qualley kept to one of Chanel’s most familiar color combinations at the house’s spring 2026 couture show in Paris on Tuesday, wearing two-tone cap-toe slingbacks from the Métiers…
Red-hot Western Trend Spurs Interest at Dallas Market
DALLAS — Not even an impending ice storm could dampen the spirits of the retailers and exhibitors who turned out for this January’s Dallas market. The weeklong event — dubbed Dallas…
PVH Teams With OpenAI
Stefan Larsson, chief executive officer of PVH Corp., is looking to supercharge his reinvention of the Tommy Hilfiger and Calvin Klein parent by tapping into the technological wizardry of…
A$AP Rocky, Tilda Swinton and Penélope Cruz Inside Chanel’s Magical Mushroom Forest
Matthieu Blazy’s first couture show was also A$AP Rocky’s first show as an official Chanel ambassador, and he was dressed head-to-toe in the brand, save for fistfuls of colorful rings…
Lisa Debuts NikeSkims' Rift Satin Shoe, Part of Its First Head-to-toe Dress System
Nike and Skims have taken their collaboration to the next level by debuting their first head-to-toe system of dress, including the NikeSkims Rift Satin shoe, which Lisa of Blackpink models…
Polimoda Names Stefano Ricci’s CEO Its New President
CHANGE OF THE GUARD: In the year of its 40th anniversary, Florence-based fashion and design school Polimoda has named a new president. Niccolò Ricci, chief executive officer of the Italian…
Princess Charlene of Monaco Makes a Statement in Monochrome
Princess Charlene of Monaco gave occasion dressing a monochrome approach on Tuesday for the 2026 Ceremony of the Sainte-Devote in Monaco. For the special event, the royal added modern…
Switchback Names Former Outdoor Retailer Head Sean Smith as its New Event Director
Diversified USA is focused on driving growth at Switchback, and the person responsible for building on its long-term vision is Sean Smith, its new event director. Smith succeeds Christina…
Tamara Ralph Spring 2026 Couture: Waist Not, Want Not
Tamara Ralph’s latest couture collection married her knack for an hourglass silhouette with inspirations from Asia. Backstage, the Australian designer said it was a region that has long…
EXCLUSIVE: Moynat Unveils Latest Collaboration With Labubu’s Creator Kasing Lung
PARIS – Moynat, the LVMH Louis Vuitton Moët Hennessy-owned luxury handbag maker, on Tuesday will unveil the latest installment of its collaboration with Labubu‘s creator Kasing Lung, WWD…
The Best Nike Sneakers Releasing in February
Occasion on occasion is the theme for Nike releases in February. The Swoosh has Valentine’s Day and the NBA-All-Star Game as just a few of its time pegs for the month ahead, the latter of…
Matthieu Blazy on Lightening Up and Stripping Down for His Couture Debut at Chanel
PARIS – For most designers, getting handed the reins of an haute couture workshop is like being a kid in a candy store. But when Matthieu Blazy visited Chanel’s craftsmanship hub Le19M for…
Chloé Pre-Fall 2026: Spontaneity Is the Rule
Chemena Kamali gets a kick out of how the kids in the Chloé studio dress, which emboldened her to take a spontaneous, freewheeling approach to the pre-fall collection — while also…
Exclusive: Tracksmith Names Former Converse President as New CEO
Independent running label Tracksmith announced a change in leadership Tuesday, capping off founder Matt Taylor’s decade-long stint as CEO. Jared Carver, former president and CEO of…
EXCLUSIVE: House of Modo Launches New Smart Glasses Brand EyeFly
MILAN — A new player in the growing smart glasses category is bound to fuel competition in that market, which HSBC Holdings Plc analysts estimate will generate $200 billion by 2040. House…
Tod’s Unveils Collection in Collaboration With Franz Kraler Boutique
TOD’S ITALIAN WINTER: Olympic fever is starting to rise in Italy and Tod’s will celebrate the season by launching a limited-edition collection called “Italian Winter” in collaboration with…
Arc’teryx Brings Avery Baker on Board as Chief Brand Officer
Arc’teryx Equipment is adding to its team. The North Vancouver-based technical apparel and equipment brand has brought former Tommy Hilfiger president and chief brand officer Avery Baker…