Sephora’s Former CEO Is Joining Ulta Beauty’s Board
Ulta Beauty has some new board appointments. The Bollingbrook, Ill.-based retailer has appointed Martin Brok and Stephenie Landry to its board of directors and as members of its audit and…
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Jimmy Choo Travels to Japan for Fall 2025 Men’s Campaign
LONDON — Jimmy Choo is calling in the change of seasons in its fall 2025 men’s campaign. The photographer Takay shot the images in Japan and took cues from ‘90s East London and Japan’s own…
Ashley Park Brings Luxe Jimmy Choo Heels to ‘Emily in Paris’ Spotlight for Season Five
Jimmy Choo has been cast in the fifth season of “Emily in Paris.” Ashley Park, who plays the title character’s friend Mindy, has thus far worn multiple pairs of heels from the luxury brand…
Rahul Mishra Opens Mumbai ‘Maison’ Flagship
PARIS — Rahul Mishra has opened a luxurious new flagship at Horniman Circle in Mumbai. It reflects the designer’s ongoing efforts to expand his footprint beyond the runway and into…
Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Hermès, Willy Chavarria and Van Cleef & Arpels Are the Most Sought-Out Brands on eBay
Ahead of eBay’s Endless Runway shows upcoming for fashion month, the e-commerce platform has released its latest Watchlist trend report for the fall season with insights from its resident…
Why Skate and Other Vulcanized Sneakers Are Poised for a Major Comeback
One of the hottest sneakers of the summer is a nearly 50-year-old skateboarding shoe inspired by an 11-year-old luxury messenger bag. It’s been quite some time since Vans had a sneaker…
Swiss Watch Exports to U.S. Jump in July Ahead of 39 Percent Tariff
PARIS – While Switzerland is still reeling from the 39 percent tariff announced by the U.S. on July 31, July figures show Swiss watchmakers and their clients anticipated the bad news as…
Complex to Open Permanent ‘Concept Retail Space’ in SoHo
Aaron Levant has always tried to figure out a way to stay ahead of the game. Now chief executive officer of Complex, the entrepreneur started out as a streetwear designer, cofounded The…
Harlem’s Fashion Row Celebrates Multicultural Designers and Industry Trailblazers at 18th Annual Fashion Show and Style Awards
Harlem’s Fashion Row will host the 18th annual Fashion Show and Style Awards that champion multicultural designers and honors industry trailblazers. The event will take place Sept. 9. The…
EXCLUSIVE: Cate Blanchett to Become Uniqlo Global Brand Ambassador
What do Roger Federer and Cate Blanchett have in common? They’re both global brand ambassadors for Uniqlo. The tennis legend has been associated with the Tokyo-based retailer since 2018,…
TJ, Dani Watt Join A&F Team as Codesigners of YPB Active Line
Abercrombie & Fitch has tapped a couple of famous faces to codesign the newest collection of its functional activewear brand, Your Personal Best (YPB): Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker TJ…
Addison Rae Creates Her Own Low-rise Jean With Lucky Brand
Addison Rae has long been a fan of Lucky Brand jeans. Now the TikTok sweetheart and singer can boast that she’s designed her own pair. Rae served as creative director on the Addison Ultra…
Bob Mitchell’s Secrets to Success
GREENWICH, Conn. — At this point, the story has become retail industry legend. It was 1958 when Ed and Norma Mitchell opened a haberdashery in an 800-square-foot former plumbing supply…
Elsa Hosk Handpicks Luxury Handbags and Watches for Reklaim's Latest Capsule
Elsa Hosk teamed up with Reklaim for a new capsule collection featuring luxury watches and handbags handpicked by the supermodel. The high-fashion resale brand and direct-to-consumer…
Calvin Klein Unveils New Global Flagship in Tokyo
Calvin Klein Inc., a subsidiary of PVH Corp., will open a new, sprawling Calvin Klein global flagship in Tokyo on Aug. 29. Located at 4-31-10, Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, in the heart of…
Funeral Held for 33-year-old Designer Found at Montauk Yacht Club
Funeral services were held Wednesday for the Irish-born fashion designer Martha Nolan O’Slatarra, who died earlier this month on a boat that was docked at the Montauk Yacht Club. Dozens of…
Coty Shares Drop as Much as 17 Percent After Wider-than-expected Q4 Loss
After closing down just 0.5 percent at $4.86, Coty’s stock price dropped more than 17 percent in after-hours trading Wednesday after a greater profit loss in its fourth quarter than Wall…
Saks Global Cuts 90 Positions in Latest Cost Reduction Maneuver
Saks Global triggered another round of layoffs this week, giving pink slips to 90 employees within the luxury retailer’s commercial organization, WWD has learned. The job cuts included the…
Kimara Ahnert, Makeup Artist and Entrepreneur, Dies at 56
Kimara Ahnert, the makeup artist and beauty entrepreneur who founded Kimara Ahnert New York, died July 9. She was 56. The cause of death was ovarian cancer, as confirmed by Nancy Behrman,…
Researcher Strives to Make Online Shopping More Accessible for Blind Shoppers
Emma Nicoson, a Google scholar, who is a graduate instructor and Ph.D. candidate at the University of Missouri, is striving to make apparel e-commerce sites more accessible to people with…
Me+Em Expands U.S. Retail Footprint With Two New Openings
LONDON — British clothing and accessories label Me+Em is preparing to open two stores in the U.S. as part of its retail expansion. The first will be in Greenwich, Conn., slated for…
Is Georgina Rodríguez's Engagement Ring Gaudy? Jewelers Weigh In
As for engagement rings, the line between timeless elegance and flashy excess is a fine one. Meant to embody love and commitment, the cherished token is a symbol of personal style and…
WME Fashion Names Rebecca Sanhueza as President
Rebecca Sanhueza has been appointed president of WME Fashion, overseeing a global fashion portfolio that includes Art+ Commerce, IMG Models and The Wall Group. Her new role will be in…
Katy Perry's Metallic Nails Are Trending For Fall
Katy Perry is declaring a futuristic fall. On the latest stop of “The Lifetimes” tour, the 40-year-old Grammy winner took the stage inside Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena with sharp,…