Inside Matthieu Blazy’s First Year at Chanel

Matthieu Blazy has quickly proved a hit as Chanel’s artistic director, with the brand’s profits up 5% in his first year and fashion sales up 16% in the first half of 2026, according to The Wall Street Journal. Bruno Pavlovsky, Chanel’s president of fashion activities, also noted the success arrived faster than expected. Blazy leads by listening to his teams and the house’s artisans before weighing in, and his work blends craft with a sense of joy and humanity. {WSJ/paywalled}

Bernard Arnault on Running LVMH

In an interview with WWD after receiving the 2026 John B. Fairchild Honor for Lifetime Achievement, Bernard Arnault, chairman and CEO of LVMH, says his engineering background taught him to simplify problems, and his family’s business in Roubaix taught him to build for the long term. Arnault notes he is proudest of creating a French, family-run global leader, and credits its success to creative freedom, respect for craftsmanship and little bureaucracy. {WWD/paywalled}

AI-Generated Models Raise Concerns Across the Fashion Industry

Some fashion brands are asking models to sign contracts giving them broad rights to use AI on their images, according to a Reuters investigation. The unsigned contracts, from brands including Diesel, Calvin Klein and L’Oréal, sought rights to swap models’ faces, create digital clones without extra pay and train AI tools on their images. This comes as agencies report fewer bookings and retailers like Zalando turn to AI-generated imagery. {Reuters/paywalled}

Jennifer Lawrence Launches Hair-Care Brand Mes°

Jennifer Lawrence launched Mes°, a hair-care brand she co-founded with Jasmina Aganovic, founder of biotech startup Arcaea. Lawrence is the founder and Aganovic is CEO of the 50-50 venture. The brand sells directly to consumers and launches with three products: the Multitask Repair Mask ($52), the Off-Duty Restyling Serum ($44) and the Good Roots Volume Mist ($34). Mes°’s product lineup is designed to improve hair health while styling and to simplify routines by stretching the time between washes. {WWD/paywalled}

H&M Design Award Returns With Eight Graduate Finalists

H&M announced Tuesday the eight finalists for its Design Award, which returns this year after a five-year break. The finalists were chosen from more than 1,000 applicants from more than 60 fashion schools, spanning Tokyo, London, Paris, Antwerp, Brussels and Florence, and each will receive €10,000 ($11,144). A jury that includes Paloma Elsesser, Ib Kamara and Emma Chopova will pick a winner Nov. 18 at a ceremony in London, where the winner will receive €150,000 ($167,178), a year of mentorship and a collection produced and sold in select H&M stores and online. {WWD/paywalled}

Travel Retail Beauty Sales Fall 5.6%

Global travel retail sales of beauty products fell 5.6% to $13.8 billion in the first half of 2026 even as passenger numbers hit records. Asia-Pacific sales dropped 12.1% on weakness in mainland China, and the Middle East and Africa fell 3.9%, while Europe and the Americas grew. Fragrance was the only major category to grow, up 5.9%, and now makes up 40.1% of beauty sales in the channel. Retailers and brands are responding with exclusive launches, personalized services and airport stores from specialty chains such as Mecca. {Vogue Business/paywalled}

Holiday Shipping Costs Could Hit Record High

Holiday-season parcel delivery prices are on track to hit a record high as diesel costs and changes to how carriers calculate fuel surcharges raise retailers’ shipping bills. Ground delivery prices are forecasted to rise 5.8% in the fourth quarter from a year earlier, and express delivery prices are forecasted to jump 13.8%. Diesel averaged $6.28 a gallon as of Oct. 19, up 65% since the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran on Feb. 28. {Business of Fashion/paywalled}

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After Sarah J. Maas announced the long-awaited sixth installment of her “A Court of Thorns and Roses” (“ACOTAR”) series earlier this year, it was only a matter of time before the beloved romantasy saga started making the licensing partnership rounds. Ahead of Tuesday’s release of “A Court of Splintered Harmony,” brands are catering to one of BookTok’s biggest audiences by stepping into the spellbinding world of Prythian with character-inspired fragrances, Bat Boy embroidered panties and even a Monopoly board. (Yes, really.)

But these aren’t your typical licensing partnerships. Many popular book series first became blockbuster movies or fan-favorite TV shows before venturing into the lucrative world of fan merchandise, but with “ACOTAR,” brands are exclusively pulling from words on a page. While there is an official coloring book with original drawings and an entire ecosystem of online fan art, “ACOTAR” has no accompanying actors, animations or visual aids to merely slap onto merchandise. (Hulu scrapped a planned “ACOTAR” TV series last year, meaning fans have yet to see any movement on the live-action adaptation front.)

So, given that each fan has their own vision of Prythian and the Inner Circle, how can brands successfully translate the written “ACOTAR” world through their own physical branding?

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For Love & Lemons put a fantastical spin on its signature romantic dresses by unveiling a collection of shimmering slips marking Feyre Archeron’s entrance into the Night Court and scallop-edged satin panties donning “Rhysand’s,” “Cassian’s” and “Azriel’s” embroidered on the front; BrüMate printed celestial and tattoo-inspired designs onto its tumblers; and Dolls Kill launched graphic tees and crewnecks, including a paint-stained Chapter 55 sweater (IYKYK).

Intimates label Knix “focused on what readers already connect with: the characters’ personalities, each court’s imagery and fan-favorite moments,” Knix President Nicole Tapscott tells Fashionista over email. Knix’s “ACOTAR” collaboration also stemmed from personal appreciation; both Tapscott and Knix Founder Joanna Griffiths were already devout fans. “Joanna decided to reach out to Sarah J. Maas directly on Instagram, and the rest is history,” Tapscott says.

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Griffiths’ idea soon grew into a “40-person internal fan club” working together to design the apparel collaboration, which evolved into an 89-piece collection spanning bras, underwear, corsets and more. “Because the designers are readers themselves, the references are authentic while leaving room for fans’ own interpretations,” Tapscott explains. The Night Court’s celestial motifs dot across matching undergarments, Nesta Archeron’s sharp edge shines through via a structured corset inspired by Illyrian fighting leathers and Starfall is brought to life in a lace sky blue slip. Plus, Knix’s Spring Court offering includes rose-patterned sets, its Autumn Court selection spotlights fox prints à la Lucien’s mask and its Summer Court section introduces Adriata toile inspired by the fictional coastal city.

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“‘ACOTAR’ felt like a natural fit for Knix because there’s such a strong connection between the two communities,” Tapscott expands. “Knix has always been about helping people feel confident and comfortable in their own skin, while ‘ACOTAR’ celebrates characters who embrace their power, identity and self-expression.”

As for jewelry brand Alex and Ani, the call to collaborate with “ACOTAR” came from inside the house. “We first learned of the ‘ACOTAR’ series from a few of our employees and they’re the ones who truly advocated for this IP,” Alex and Ani CEO Prita Kumar says. However, “ACOTAR” was not available for licensing at the time, so Alex and Ani kept a close eye on it and later became one of the first deals that IMG — the global licensing business representing Maas (and just about any other IP you can think of) — signed for the property.

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Alex and Ani’s first “ACOTAR” collection, which launched in June, honored the Night Court via a winged locket necklace, a sword cuff bracelet and Bat Boy ring stacks. The label has since unveiled two additional fan-approved collections: “Book Club,” a charm-centric offering representing each of the books via bracelets and hand chains, as well as “Starfall,” a celestial-inspired drop featuring dangling earrings and bangles commemorating the celebration of migrating spirits in the form of shooting stars.

“Not having an on-screen version actually gave us more room to play,” Kumar says. “We built the collection around the characters, relationships and moments readers obsess over, then hid little surprises inside: lockets that open to reveal scenes, engraved quotes from the books and interlocking rings representing the relationships… Every fan pictures it a little differently, and the pieces leave room for that.”

Since fragrance plays a pivotal role in the “ACOTAR” series (see: Rhysand’s natural aroma of sea salt and citrus), Fine’ry set out to bottle key characters’ scents by pulling directly from the page. However, when ideating the collaboration’s fragrances, Fine’ry “discovered that some of our signature scents had been capturing the world of ‘ACOTAR’ all along,” per Maesa Senior Vice President Molly Kennedy. Instead of formulating all-new fragrances, Fine’ry reimagined four of its core scents (Flower Bed, No Prince Required, Ultra and The New Rouge) through the lens of “ACOTAR” and presented them in limited-edition packaging.

The resulting reissued fragrances include High Lady of the Night Court (Flower Bed), a luminous floral bouquet of lilac and green pear that captures Feyre’s journey to High Lady; High Lord of the Night Court (Ultra), a powerful salty and citrus scent representing Rhysand; Moonstone Palace (The New Rouge), a warm amber juice grounded in sandalwood and moonflower; and Night in Velaris (No Prince Required), a jasmine and amber blend embodying the City of Starlight. (Tangentially, my campaign for a Rowan Whitethorn-inspired pine-and-snow fragrance begins now.)

“Because every reader pictures the world of ‘ACOTAR’ a little differently, we let scent lead in storytelling, focusing on specific excerpts of the book, the emotions that scent evokes, all tied to characters and settings the books describe,” Kennedy adds.

With an existing customer base to maintain and a fandom to appease, brands need a clear strategy when pursuing licensing partnerships. So, how can they get it right? Tapscott recommends “start[ing] as a fan.” When a brand’s decision-makers already have a built-in appreciation for an IP, that dedication (and insider knowledge) is imbued into the partnership from the beginning. Tapscott also adds that brands should “respect how invested fans are” and “bring something distinctive” to the table.

Kennedy stresses that “authentic alignment” is the key to a successful licensing partnership: “The brand and the property should share a mission and a point of view, so the product feels like a genuine extension of that world rather than a mere logo change.” In Kumar’s view, brands should start with “the elements nearly every fan obsesses over,” hence Alex and Ani’s initial partnership centering around the fan-favorite Night Court. Then, “as sales and engagement show real traction, you go deeper into the details only true fans will catch,” she adds.

Although we may be knee-deep in a literacy crisis (looking at you, Alix Earle), bookish brand collaborations are heading toward an upswing. Just look to Madewell’s recent collab with the New York Public Library, Dior’s “Book Cover” collection which transformed classic literature from “Pride and Prejudice” to “The Very Hungry Caterpillar” into its signature totes or Coach’s miniature book-inspired bag charms.

“We think book-centric collaborations have an exciting opportunity to grow because books create immersive worlds that readers can interpret, connect with and carry beyond the page into their everyday lives,” Kennedy says.

Tapscott concurs: “There’s room for more literary collaborations, but fit is everything. The best ones come from a real connection between brand, story and community.”

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As evidenced by an influx of Korean hair-care brands like Dr.Forhair expanding to the U.S., scalp care has become the latest frontier in the “skinification” trend infiltrating every corner of the beauty industry. Christina Kim, a licensed esthetician specializing in Korean skin and scalp care, serves as Dr.Forhair’s scalp expert-in-residence while also managing Dupï Studio, a New Jersey- and New York-based salon offering Korean holistic treatments that she launched in 2023. At Dupï Studio (“dupï” means “scalp” in Korean), Kim embraces the “skinification” of scalp care via her signature scalp facials, which are rooted in lymph and fascia care to release tension, stimulate circulation and restore balance to the scalp.

Kim’s scalp-care specialization stems from a personal place: She experienced hair loss, hormonal migraines and skin challenges after having three children, but couldn’t resolve her concerns via conventional treatments. Now, rather than treating the scalp as a mere extension of the hair, Kim follows in the footsteps of longstanding Korean scalp-care experts by approaching the previously underserved area as what it really is: a skin barrier.

Ahead, Kim shares her ideal scalp-care routine, why the hair training trend “needs to go,” the drawbacks to sleeping with wet hair, her most controversial hair-care opinion and more.

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How often would you recommend that people wash their hair?

When it comes to hair washing, I feel like there’s no perfect answer. It’s different based on every single person’s needs and goals. If you are more on the dry side or you’re struggling with dandruff, even flaky skin, seborrhoeic dermatitis, I recommend usually washing your hair every max two, three days. I think if you’re on the oilier side, you’re working out every day and you’re also putting in product like dry shampoo, you have to be washing it at least daily. So it depends on each person, but I would say a safe bet is one to three days max. I wouldn’t push it to a week.

What are some common scalp concerns that you see?

A lot of my clients are actually seeing dehydrated scalps, so we’ve been really stripping the barrier of the scalp. When you think of the scalp, we always focus on just removing. We’re not really thinking of replenishing. And so I’m seeing a lot of imbalance in the scalp….And then also I’m seeing honestly a lot of hair thinning. I think more and more clients are also seeing it as a younger demographic. They’re starting to see a lot of their temples and the crowns. We’re seeing a lot of that density go away.

What are some ways that we can actually treat those concerns?

Obviously, there are prescriptions like Minoxidil. I’m seeing a lot of clients [whose] age [ranges] from teens even to older generations. Minoxidil is a big thing that I’m seeing topically and orally, but also I think when it comes to scalp facials and then having the right home care, it’s very important.

What would you recommend as the perfect scalp-care routine?

I recommend always having something like a comb or a stimulator. I like our gua sha comb, but there’s also different tools out there now that you could treat the scalp. Stimulation is key for blood flow, and that will help with new growth. So I recommend something like a tool, like a comb, and then a serum or a topical mist. If you’re able to incorporate both of those things, every day — ideally, I like morning and night — but if you’re not able to do it because of time or you just forget, I like to leave it by your toothbrush and just remember to do it at least once a day right before you go to bed and it feels really good.

What is one misconception that you hear about scalp care?

I think one of the bigger misconceptions I see, and also it might be a trend, is ‘hair training,’ [when people stretch the time between washes to ‘train’ their scalps to produce less oil]. Hair training or scalp training became popular during Covid [19’s lockdowns] because everyone was home and they’re not going out or having to see people, but ‘scalp training’ is very bad for your scalp health.

You’re allowing all of that oil and sebum to just constantly grow on the scalp and it’s causing your scalp to also get inflamed. Inflammation is one of the biggest reasons why we’re seeing all of this hair thinning happening and hair loss and also dandruff.

What is one thing that you think people get wrong when caring for their scalp?

I think one of the things that people really get wrong when it comes to scalp care is that you’re just stripping the barrier. When it comes to scalp care, a lot of times it’s just shampoo, rinse, condition your ends, and then you’re done. Also, if you’re not actually taking care of the barrier, even causing too much oil to produce, like people who go to sleep with their hair wet and they always wonder why no matter what they do, no matter how many times they wash it, their hair is greasy.

A lot of that has to do with the scalp barrier, so I would say the bigger misconception is not treating your scalp like a skin barrier and just really just stripping it or allowing all this oil to produce.

What is one beauty “rule” that you think is made to be broken?

Probably sleeping with your hair wet. It’s okay to leave your mid-[lengths] to ends a little wet, let it air dry. But when it comes to your scalp, you want to make sure that it’s fully dry. I like to recommend fully drying your scalp and then doing a cool shot just to make sure the scalp itself is dry.

What is your most controversial beauty opinion?

I know it’s a little bit polarizing, but I don’t mind dry shampoo. I’m a working mom. I have three kids, so it’s crazy busy and there are days sometimes where I skip a hair wash day and I’m not going to leave the house with greasy hair. I actually like powder forms. I don’t love the aerosol. So I think dry shampoo is fine, but if you are going to apply dry shampoo, you want to make sure that that night you’re washing your hair.

What excites you right now about the hair- and scalp-care industry?

I think it’s great that the scalp is not being treated as an afterthought. Right now, especially in Korea, they have had centuries’ worth of research when it comes to scalp care. Scalp is a part of people’s wellness routine just as much as you would go to the gym or go get a facial. I love that right now in the industry in the States, we’re actually treating the scalp like a skin barrier. It’s like the skinification of scalp. I love seeing that people are taking it more seriously and realizing that a lot of their skin concerns also stem from the scalp.

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Martine Rose Alleged to Replace Pierpaolo Piccioli at Balenciaga

Pierpaolo Piccioli is allegedly leaving Balenciaga, with Martine Rose set to succeed him, according to Puck’s Lauren Sherman. The news is expected to be formally announced in the coming weeks. Balenciaga’s parent, Kering, and Rose declined to comment. {Puck/paywalled}

Eckhaus Latta Opens Its First NYC Flagship

On Oct. 23, Eckhaus Latta opened its first New York City flagship. Located at 27 Ludlow St., the store spans 940 square feet and the interior was designed by Camilla Deterre, David Lê and Emma Price. The flagship will unveil phase two of its design in early January 2027. {Fashionista inbox}

Natalie Portman Covers Harper’s Bazaar

Natalie Portman is the cover star for Harper’s Bazaar’s November 2026 issue, on newsstands Nov. 3. Styled by Malina Joseph Gilchrist and photographed by Carlijn Jacobs, Portman posed on the cover wearing Dior. In the accompanying interview with Leah Chernikoff, she talked about early career failures, her experiences as a child actor and starring in the upcoming film “The Gallerist.” {Harper’s Bazaar}

The Center Brands and Dr. Mamina Turegano Acquire Boscia

Beauty accelerator The Center Brands and board-certified dermatologist Dr. Mamina Turegano have jointly acquired the Japanese skin-care brand Boscia. They bought Boscia from Japan-based cosmetics company Fancl Corp. The financial terms of the deal have not been revealed. The Center Brands and Dr. Turegano plan to combine Boscia’s traditional Japanese roots with modern skin-care science. {PR Newswire}

What It Takes for Retailers To Back Emerging Brands

For emerging designers to secure stockists in established retailers, buyers are looking for a distinct brand identity, labels that demonstrate a clear market fit, a strong direct-to-consumer strategy and sensible pricing. Young designers also must avoid rapid expansion, as scaling too quickly can lead to overwhelming production operations. “My advice would be: don’t get ahead of yourself, scale slowly, really take it season by season,” said Marc Rofsky, vice president of merchandising at Moda Operandi. {Business of Fashion/paywalled}

Frasers Group Takes Majority Stake in Hugo Boss

Frasers Group has raised its stake in Hugo Boss above 50%, effectively now making the fashion brand a subsidiary of the luxury retailer and conglomerate. Frasers has pursued control of Hugo Boss over the past few months and gradually built up its stake. The retailer first bid a €38-per-share cash offer in June, but Hugo Boss rejected it, arguing the price was too low. {Reuters}

How Vestiaire Collective Is Preventing Reselling Stolen Goods

Following the looting across France and Italy during the ongoing protests, stolen goods are now appearing on popular resale platforms. Vestiaire Collective is taking preventive measures to avoid reselling these stolen items. Company employees have been instructed to look out for “new profiles uploading multiple never-before-worn pieces in short succession” and to verify proof of purchase for new listings. Any listings with suspected stolen items are immediately removed from the platform. {Vogue Business/paywalled}

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Location: New York City (In-Person, 5 Days/Week)

We are seeking a highly motivated, organized, and digitally savvy  Marketing + Social Media coordinator to join our growing team from our New York City studio. This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about design, jewelry, and storytelling, and is eager to contribute across all facets of brand marketing.

As a key member of the team, you will support the execution of marketing initiatives spanning social media, mailers, content creation, events, partnerships, and community engagement. We are looking for someone who is proactive, detail-oriented, adaptable, and excited to work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.

Responsibilities

• Support community management and customer engagement across digital channels
• Build and deploy email marketing campaigns and brand newsletters
• Write and edit marketing copy for emails, social media, website updates, and brand communications
• Select, organize, and adjust imagery for email campaigns and other marketing assets
• Help maintain the marketing calendar and track project timelines
• Manage and maintain email subscriber lists, audience segmentation, and CRM data
• Assist in the planning, creation, and execution of social media content across platforms
• Monitor social media performance and assist with reporting and insights
• Support content production, including photography, video, behind-the-scenes capture, and editing
• Coordinate marketing mailers, gifting initiatives, and influencer outreach
• Manage event invitations, guest lists, RSVPs, and event-related logistics
• Assist with campaign launches, partnerships, and brand activations
• Provide general administrative and operational support

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of professional work experience, preferably in marketing, fashion, luxury, design, or a creative industry
• Strong understanding of social media platforms and current digital trends
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail
• Comfortable managing multiple projects simultaneously and meeting deadlines
• Resourceful, flexible, and eager to learn
• Proficiency in Figma, Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, and Klaviyo
• Strong aesthetic sensibility and interest in design, jewelry, fashion, art, and culture

Who You Are

• Hard-working and dependable
• Digitally fluent and culturally aware
• Proactive and solutions-oriented
• Comfortable in a hands-on, collaborative environment
• Excited by both creative and operational aspects of marketing
• Driven, curious, and eager to grow within a small, dynamic team

Compensation
The range for this position is $50,000 – $65,000. May vary depending on skills and experience.

HOW TO APPLY 
Please submit your resume along with a brief introduction and any relevant portfolio, social media, or creative work samples to info@agmesnyc.com

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Zooey Deschanel has a memorable aesthetic — and that’s a good thing. From her signature bangs to her vintage-inspired wardrobe and super-cute ballet flats, the actor has long cultivated a personal style that feels distinctly her own. Whether as Jess on “New Girl” or just herself, the queen of twee is so refreshingly loyal to her personal style that the trends she loves have gone around and come back into fashion again.

Now, the millennial icon who screams holiday spirit (“Elf,” anyone?) has teamed up with another millennial icon, Bath & Body Works, for a holiday campaign featuring the new cozy season-ready products, including fine fragrance mist, body cream, lotion, hand soap, candles and more.

We caught up with Deschanel to discuss her current beauty favorites, the body products she’s loving, her secondhand shopping philosophy and whether she managed to keep any of Jess Day’s memorable wardrobe for herself.

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What’s a beauty item you’re obsessed with right now?

I like to keep it simple. I am loving the Sweed Lip Liners. I get into a relationship with a lip pencil. It’s like I’m married to it for years, [and] this one stole my heart this year.

What’s a body product you’re loving?

This is really fun [from Bath & Body Works]. It’s a shapable soap, and this is my favorite overall scent. This is Moonlit Goddess, which we all are, right? We’re all moonlit goddesses. And it smells really beautiful. It’s got this nice subtle pear lavender scent. I love the moisturizing body wash because it’s wintertime and my skin gets dry.

What’s a fashion item you’re eyeing right now?

I actually buy a lot of stuff secondhand. That’s my favorite way to shop. I won’t ever buy something full price. I always look for secondhand because it’s better for the environment. And also, I just like the hunt for a good deal. I love vintage clothes, so I’m always looking for vintage pieces. Some designers I love [are] Courrèges [and] Saint Laurent. A lot of those pieces still look, even from the ’60s, ’70s, they look amazing still. The one thing I like to buy new is shoes because I don’t want to wear someone else’s shoes, but pretty much everything else I buy secondhand.

Where do you get your iconic ballet flats?

I’m wearing Jimmy Choos right now and I love them. I love Repetto.

Where do you go for more affordable pieces?

I think everywhere. When I was a teenager, my parents gave me an allowance that was supposed to cover everything, like music, movies, plus my clothes. And I used to shop at [the] Salvation Army and I put together really cute outfits. I just don’t think that you need to spend a lot of money to be a fashionista.

What’s a fall fashion must-have you swear by?
I love my snowflake sweaters. I love a fair isle situation. I know those were very big last year. There’s also a lot you can buy secondhand that are super cute. One thing is, I don’t like itchy, so I look for cotton sweaters or cashmere.

Did you keep anything from [your “New Girl” character] Jess’ closet and do you still wear anything?

I wasn’t really allowed to… I knew stuff would sell out after I wore it on the show, so I would buy it before the show aired. Jess had a lot of cute stuff, a lot of vintage stuff, but also a lot of J. Crew and Kate Spade and a lot of things [from] brands that are still great and still around.

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Kering Shares Fall 12% on Sales Drop

Shares in Gucci owner Kering fell 12% Friday, as the company said it would continue its turnaround plan and speed up store closures. Gucci sales fell 6% in the third quarter. The larger luxury market is still struggling, as Hermès posted its weakest quarterly sales growth since 2020 and shares in LVMH slipped as oil prices rose and Chinese demand stayed weak. {Reuters/paywalled}

Gap Inc. To Receive Innovation Award

Gap Inc. will receive the fifth annual Innovation Award presented by Amazon Fashion at the CFDA Fashion Awards on Nov. 2 at the American Museum of Natural History. CEO Richard Dickson and Creative Director Zac Posen will accept the award, which recognizes Gap Inc.’s innovation across product, branding and storytelling. Amazon Fashion cited Gap Inc.’s influence on American style and its recent collaborations, including Gap with Hailey Bieber, Old Navy with Altuzarra and Banana Republic with La Ligne. {CFDA}

Art Basel Paris Cut Short Amid Riots

Art Basel will close its Paris fair early, ending it Friday evening instead of Sunday, citing the safety of visitors, exhibitors, staff and artworks as France braces for more unrest. The decision follows protests, riots and looting last weekend that grew out of weeks of student demonstrations over conditions at high schools and were joined by groups concerned about the cost of living. Dealers and advisers said the early closure should have little effect on sales, since most deals are made during the invitation-only preview days before the fair opens to the public. {The New York Times/paywalled}

L’Oréal Q3 Sales Rise 7.7%

L’Oréal said Thursday that third-quarter sales beat forecasts as shoppers worldwide kept spending on premium hair-care and skin-care products. Sales rose 7.7% to €11.56 billion ($12.95 billion). The luxury division, which makes up more than a third of revenue, was helped by fragrances such as Prada Paradigme and high-end skin care in China. {L’Oréal}

Diane von Furstenberg Honored With Couture Council Award

Designer Diane von Furstenberg received the 2026 Couture Council Award from the Museum at the Fashion Institute of Technology for her influence on women’s fashion. The award was presented at a luncheon at Gotham Hall by The New York Times Fashion Director Vanessa Friedman, who cited her reinvention of her business several times, her years as CFDA chairman and her work through the Diller-von Furstenberg Family Foundation of the High Line and Little Island. Henry Zankov, artistic director of Diane von Furstenberg and an FIT graduate, opened the event. {WWD/paywalled}

GLP-1 Boom Fuels Demand for Tailoring

Americans taking weight-loss drugs such as Ozempic and Mounjaro are increasingly paying tailors and cobblers to alter clothes they own instead of buying new ones, boosting a corner of the retail industry. Secondhand and discount retailers are benefiting, too. ThredUp said 43% of buyers who started above a size 28 waist are now buying smaller jeans, and Stitch Fix said at least 20% of its new clients are on a GLP-1 drug. {Reuters/paywalled}

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In February 2026, Target’s new CEO Michael Fiddelke shared his vision for a fresh start, promising a merchandise makeover that includes a new beauty section (and food and other major categories). In an interview with AP, he was asked whether the boycotts over DEI changes affected sales. He admitted it did and acknowledged that the company has “trust to win back with guests.”

Target’s revenue fell 1.7% in fiscal 2025, according to the company’s earnings report. Fiddelke is betting that his planned changes will turn things around. One part of that plan is the new Beauty Studio, which replaces the Ulta Beauty at Target shop-in-shop concept following the conclusion of the two companies’ partnership in August 2026.

Target Beauty Studio features a “Global Beauty” section featuring brands from Mexico, Japan, South Korea and beyond. The launch comes as Target faces questions about how it will approach representation after stepping back from several formal DEI initiatives. For founders like Glamazon’s Kim Baker, the retailer’s commitment comes down to more than shelf space. It’s about whether brands like hers receive the resources, visibility and ongoing support they need to grow.

“I understand why those changes raised concerns. As a Black founder, inclusion and fair access to opportunities matter to me,” makeup artist and Glamazon founder Kim Baker tells Fashionista via email. Before deciding to be in the Target Beauty Studio, Baker says she met with a few other retailers, but Target won out. “The diversity and passion of Target’s beauty team stood out to me,” she says. “They understood our products and our customers, and I felt respected as both a makeup artist and a business owner. That mattered to me when we decided to move forward.”

The cost of being in retail can be challenging for most brands, but Baker chose Target for its support of Glamazon. “Getting on the shelf is exciting, but there are real costs beyond making the products and setting up the display,” she says. “As an emerging brand, you need a team that wants you to succeed beyond launch.”

Related: DEI Is Good for Business, According to Beauty's Buzziest Investors

She says Target’s leadership has been available for help and made her feel comfortable through the whole process. “As a Black founder building this business, having people we can call for advice and talk through ideas with has meant a lot,” she adds. “They also come to us with ideas for including Glamazon in marketing opportunities and highlighting me as a founder.”

Still, Baker stresses that “DEI initiatives play an important role in opening doors.” But she says retailers can continue creating opportunities for founders of color through different kinds of initiatives. “Retailers can meaningfully support founders of color through efforts with different names, provided they consistently create access, invest in those brands and support their growth. The commitment needs to be reflected in action.” (As they say, DEI by any other name…)

Amanda Nusz, Target’s SVP of merchandising, essentials and beauty, echoes the company’s commitment to supporting emerging brands. “We have the Target Foundation and the philanthropic space that invests in [the] really early, early stage,” she explains. “Then we have an accelerators team who really focuses on the next stage in terms of onboarding and mentorship and programming. And then we have the merchants who work with small brands to large brands.”

Asked directly about concerns about the DEI changes, Nusz stresses Target’s “real commitment to build an assortment that reflects the community in which we serve.” She continues: “We have incredible founders from all over the world as part of this, be it Sarelly from Mexico, be it so many of our K-beauty brands, be it from everywhere and more to come.” The assortment will continue to expand, she says. (Fashionista reached out to Sarelly for comment but did not receive a response.)

While some brands are describing a positive new partnership with Target, other Black-owned businesses, including Alikay Naturals, Oyin Handmade and Curls Dynasty, have disappeared from Target shelves or gone out of business entirely, per Modern Retail. For April Showers, founder and CEO of Afro Unicorn, having to leave Target was a “six-figure financial hit.”

Her brand entered the retail giant in 2022 with hair-care products, books and more, made for women of color. When the Target boycotts started in early February 2025, she decided to “listen to the community” and stop marketing her brand at the retailer. That tanked her sales, she says. She was forced to discount products to ensure they were gone from shelves by the end of 2025.

Related: Aurora James on DEI Rollbacks, Boycotts and the Future of Black-Owned Brands in America (Best of 2025)

The retailer’s “silence” on the DEI rollbacks upset Showers’ community. “I had to reach out to people to really understand that they believed that Target used the Black community for cultural reference because they made Target [feel] like theirs,” she tells Fashionista. “They had Black History Month [on] full display [in the] front and Target was just always a part of the community and supporting our events. And [it felt like] they were [a] champion for us. And so for them to pull back, it was hard for people to accept that because they felt like Target basically just played in their face.”

Afro Unicorn is still sold at Walmart, a retailer that also rolled back DEI efforts, but Showers says her community had “no expectations for Walmart” because it “didn’t lead” with support for Black-owned brands. “That wasn’t a selling point for them,” she says. “Target used us as a selling point.”

Showers is clear, though, in her support of the Black-owned brands, such as Glamazon, in Target’s new Beauty Studio. Although she herself isn’t shopping at the retailer, she encourages anyone in her audience who is to buy Black-founded brands and support her friends, such as Kim Baker. Shop the indie brands, shop the brands that need the support, she says.

For indie brand Alleyoop, CEO and founder Leila Kashani Manshoory tells Fashionista that Target’s support for a smaller brand made joining the Beauty Studio a no-brainer. “Other large retailers we spoke with required steep slotting fees, big marketing commitments, or exclusivity,” she says. “Even with a strong community behind us and products that had sold out with waitlists of 20,000 people, making those deals work would have meant a massive fundraise or a risky bet on the business.”

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“They’ve supported us with testers, store trainings, and honest feedback that’s helped our business grow,” Manshoory continues. “They brought us into designing our displays and let us bring the brand to life in the way that felt right for us. It truly feels like we’re co-creating something alongside them.”

For Target, the question is whether initiatives like the Beauty Studio can help rebuild the trust it has lost with some shoppers or if the changes from 2020’s promises (and continued controversies) are too big a hurdle. The program seems to offer an exciting platform for emerging beauty brands, but whether that translates into renewed customer loyalty remains to be seen.

Kanye West Reportedly Eyes Runway Return

Kanye West’s Yeezy is reportedly planning a runway show at the brand’s new Los Angeles “flagship,” according to a source with direct knowledge of the situation. Yeezy is currently in operation after West’s repeated antisemitic comments and its subsequent drop from Adidas. Yeezy now plans to launch a new $800 sneaker for the holiday season, per Footwear News. {Puck/paywalled}

Jenna Ortega Covers Vogue

Jenna Ortega is Vogue’s November 2026 cover star. Photographed by Szilveszter Makó and styled by Tabitha Simmons, Ortega wears a Dior dress with Van Cleef & Arpels earrings and a Cartier antique earring from S.J. Phillips on the cover. In the cover story by Alice Robb, Ortega talks “Wednesday,” beginning her career as a child actor and her upcoming film “Nasty.” Read the full cover story here. {Vogue/paywalled}

Prada Group Revenue Up 15% in 9M 2026

Prada Group’s net revenues rose 15% year-over-year to €4.54 billion ($5.08 billion) in the nine months ended Sept. 30, 2026. Its total retail sales were up 11% year-over-year to €3.93 billion ($4.4 billion), with Prada reporting 2% growth and Miu Miu rising 1% in the same period. The Americas remained the group’s best performing region, while the Middle East showed quarter-on-quarter improvement but continued to weigh negatively on performances. {Prada Group}

Puig Reports Record Q3 Revenue

Puig — the parent company of top brands like Charlotte Tilbury, Byredo and Carolina Herrera — reported record Q3 net revenue of €1.39 billion ($1.56 billion), up 5.6% like-for-like. The first nine months of 2026 saw net revenue growth of 4.8% to €3.75 billion ($4.2 billion). The Asia-Pacific region, along with niche fragrances, dermo-cosmetics and makeup were particularly strong categories. {Puig}

The Lede Company Acquires Aisle 8

The Lede Company has acquired Aisle 8, a London-based PR and communications agency. Aisle 8 Founder Lauren Winslade will join as president of brand in London. Winslade will bring her 21-person team into Lede, while Matthew Avento will continue to oversee the talent and strategic communications divisions at Lede’s London office. {WWD/paywalled}

Amazon to Hire 300K Holiday Roles

Amazon is planning to hire more than 300,000 seasonal, part-time and full-time U.S. roles for the holiday season. This marks a 20% increase from the 250,000 holiday workers the company has hired seasonally since 2023. Starting on Jan. 1, seasonal workers will be eligible for healthcare coverage starting on their first day. {Retail Dive}

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Agentry PR is a full service marketing communications agency. We specialize within the fashion, lifestyle and entertainment sectors across all facets of marketing and public relations, from brand strategy and media outreach to events, sponsorships and VIP relations. Agentry currently houses and manages 20+ clients in the menswear, womenswear, and accessory divisions. Clients include Abercrombie & Fitch, AKNVAS, JanSport, A.Potts, Florsheim, Saucony, Hollister, and Gola, among others. Agentry PR seeks organized, motivated individuals with strong multi-tasking abilities for the upcoming semester. Our interns help the PR teams across all accounts.

This internship is for the Spring 2027 semester from January to May, or longer if you wish.
**COLLEGE CREDIT IS REQUIRED. YOU MUST BE CURRENTLY ENROLLED IN CLASSES TO APPLY. YOU MUST BE ABLE TO WORK AT LEAST 3 DAYS A WEEK IN PERSON. PLEASE DO NOT APPLY IF YOU DO NOT MEET THESE REQUIREMENTS.**

Job Description: Daily tasks will include, but are not limited to: learning and working with Fall/Winter 2026 and Spring/Summer 2027 collections, working at various press events including client cocktails, dinners and press days, assembling press kit mailings, various research projects and handling daily showroom trafficking. Interns will assist in market research, building influencer lists, handling giftings and monitoring coverage. Interns will also have the opportunity to attend client meetings to see how a PR agency and the marketing side work collaboratively.

The candidate must have strong communication and writing skills and must be comfortable dealing with all levels of staff and clients. Previous PR/fashion internships preferred. Must be eligible for school credit.

Please contact Sofia and Elizabeth with your resume and weekly spring availability at sofia@agentrypr.com and elizabeth@agentrypr.com

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Francesca Simons PR  is a leading New York-based public relations agency specializing in fine jewelry and luxury accessories, representing a distinguished portfolio of U.S. and European designers and brands.

We are seeking a highly motivated, organized, and creative PR Coordinator to join our team. The ideal candidate is proactive, detail-oriented, and passionate about fashion, fine jewelry, and the luxury industry. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, takes initiative, and is eager to develop relationships with editors, stylists, and industry professionals.

The position offers hands-on experience across all aspects of luxury public relations, including media relations, celebrity dressing, sample management, editorial placements, and events.

Requirements & Qualifications
• Minimum of 2-3 years of public relations agency experience, preferably in luxury fashion, jewelry, or accessories
• Must be able to commute to the office five days per week
• Strong understanding of the fashion and luxury media landscape, including print, digital, and social media
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft polished, professional correspondence
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
• Proactive, resourceful, and solutions-oriented, with a strong sense of initiative
• Creative thinker with the ability to contribute fresh ideas for client initiatives, editorial opportunities, and brand activations
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, adapting to changing priorities, and performing under pressure
• Strong research, problem-solving, and time-management skills
• Genuine interest in fine jewelry, fashion, luxury accessories, and emerging industry trends
• Familiarity with fashion publications, editors, celebrity stylists, influencers, and industry professionals
• Proficiency in social media platforms, particularly Instagram
• Proficiency in Pages, Numbers, Canva, and general office applications
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively while remaining receptive to direction and feedback
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining a high standard of workResponsibilities

Media Relations & Editorial Support
• Assist with day-to-day media relations and editorial outreach across the agency’s client portfolio
• Research relevant editorial opportunities, emerging trends, and potential media placements
• Support the development and distribution of press pitches, product launches, and client announcements
• Build, update, and maintain targeted media lists, including editors, stylists, influencers, and other industry contacts
• Coordinate editorial sample requests and communicate with editors and stylists regarding product availability, shipping, and returns
• Monitor and track editorial coverage across print, digital, social media, and celebrity placements
• Compile press clippings, coverage decks, and client updates
• Stay informed on industry news, editorial calendars, fashion trends, celebrity style, and media moves

Sample Management & Showroom Operations
• Oversee daily sample trafficking, including pulling jewelry, preparing loan paperwork, coordinating shipments, and processing returns
• Maintain accurate and organized sample inventory records
• Manage domestic and international shipping, tracking, and delivery coordination
• Ensure samples are handled with exceptional care and returned in a timely manner
• Assist with showroom organization, presentation, and general upkeep
• Coordinate occasional sample pick-ups and drop-offs throughout New York City

Client Relations & Agency Support
• Support the day-to-day management of multiple luxury jewelry and accessories accounts
• Assist in preparing client reports, presentations, press materials, and meeting agendas
• Maintain organized records, contact databases, calendars, and client files
• Coordinate appointments and showroom visits with editors, stylists, and other industry professionals
• Assist with planning and executing press previews, collection launches, client events, and industry appointments
• Brainstorm creative PR strategies, partnerships, gifting opportunities, and brand activations
• Support celebrity and stylist outreach, including sample coordination and placement tracking
• Communicate professionally and efficiently with clients, media contacts, and external partners
• Provide administrative and operational support to ensure the smooth running of the agency

Ideal Candidate
We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, dependable, and genuinely excited about working in the luxury jewelry industry. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who anticipates needs, takes ownership of tasks, and approaches challenges with a positive, solutions-oriented attitude.

A strong work ethic, excellent follow-through, discretion, and a willingness to contribute wherever needed are essential. We value curiosity, creativity, and an eagerness to grow within a small, hands-on agency environment.

Please submit your resume and cover letter to: amber@francescasimons.com
Email Subject: Public Relations Coordinator (Ref: Fashionista)

Location: New York, NY (In-Office, Five Days Per Week)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Start Date: ASAP

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“I’m not trying to do Jonathan Cohen at J. Mendel,” he told Fashionista backstage after the show. “This is a J. Mendel collection, and my job is to really go in a new direction for both myself and the J. Mendel brand. I’m looking at who the client is, who the new clients could be and where those wardrobe-building aspects could be enhanced.”

Where Cohen’s eponymous brand is defined by its vibrant colors, floral prints and subversive design details, the designer’s debut J. Mendel collection homes in on the legacy brand’s penchant for craftsmanship. In fact, his starting point was a rack of multi-colored chiffon bias strips — typically used as a hidden finish — he spotted while walking through the J. Mendel atelier.

“I saw a hook that had all these drapes waiting to be sewn on the inside in the seams, and they were just lightly flowing,” he said. “I just found it so romantic. So I thought, ‘How do I take that and put it out on the outside of the clothing?'”

The resulting Spring 2027 lineup features pieces made from bias strips, manipulated around the body and hand-sewn together. This technique appears in tops, suiting and gowns. One look, a bias-strip black gown, took more than three weeks to hand-sew, Cohen revealed. Another standout piece is the finale dress, which features chiffon strips with an unraveling effect.

While Cohen was creating the collection, one priority he kept in consideration was honoring the J. Mendel woman. And who is that woman, exactly? “[She’s] overt,” he said. “She’s very direct and intentional. When she’s sexy, she’s sexy, when she’s cool, she’s cool and when she means business, she means business. There’s no dancing around it, and I thought that really reflected in today’s show.”

See every look from J. Mendel’s Spring 2027 collection in the gallery below.

J. Mendel

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In late September, Proenza Schouler opened its first West Coast flagship on Melrose Place, an iconic shopping street in Los Angeles. It boasts a prime location next door to the always-bustling Alfred Coffee (IYKYK), its clean, white custom plaster façade standing out amongst the surrounding ivy-covered brick. Proenza Schouler’s neighbors do include many fellow NYC exports, like Thom Browne, Khaite, The Row and Rachel Comey.

“Our point of view is unmistakably New York… the precision, the construction, the approach to fabric,” admits Shira Suveyke Snyder, the brand’s CEO. But, she adds, there’s an effortlessness to it that translates well beyond the East Coast: “You look put together without ever looking like you’re trying too hard. Los Angeles has that same ease, which made it a natural fit.” Los Angeles was already one of Proenza Schouler’s most engaged markets. As for Melrose Place, “The street itself felt instinctively right,” Snyder adds. “It’s walkable and residential, with a quiet intimacy that suits the way we want to welcome people.”

That said, “we didn’t want to simply drop a New York store into Los Angeles,” says Snyder. The store’s specific buy is curated for the L.A. customer, including “lighter tailoring and knitwear she can layer from a warm afternoon into a cool evening.” It also caters to VIP clients who “need more discretion with private appointments.”

Design-wise, the store features more warm, natural elements (dark walnut wood, onyx stone, lots of sunlight) than its NYC counterpart — which reflects both its location and Scott, the new creative director who oversaw it. She worked with James Mills Studio to bring her vision for Proenza Schouler — exploring “the tension between industrial precision and the raw touch of the human hand,” per brand materials — to life. Her love of craft and materiality is certainly evident in the elements mentioned above, complemented by stainless steel and concrete.

It’s a big moment for the company, marking its first store expansion outside of NYC; and for Scott herself, who had never overseen a store opening for her own brand or this one. Her first official collection for Proenza Schouler only hit stores a few months ago.

“We want the store to become part of the community here, hosting artists and makers and becoming a place for design and craft as much as fashion,” Snyder says of their overall goals for the space. “Success for us is a client who first found us online coming in, getting to know our team and staying with us however she chooses to shop.”

Additional store openings are likely on the horizon, but the brand isn’t in any big rush to grow its retail footprint. Per Snyder, “We’ll grow thoughtfully, when the right opportunity presents itself.”

But for the fun of it, let’s take a guess anyway: Perhaps her defining fashion moment was when she wore Jean Paul Gaultier to the 2023 BET Awards. Or maybe it was the corseted Mirror Palais gown she sported at the 2023 MTV Awards. It could even have been one of JT’s many fashion-forward music videos that got her on the industry’s radar.

All this to say, she has many sartorial moments as a contender. So it’s no surprise that she’s finally gained a presence in the high fashion world. (It was a long time coming.)

Most recently, the rapper starred in the debut campaign for L/AB c/o Off-White, Off-White’s accessibly priced, streetwear-oriented sub-label. She fronts the campaign alongside Glaive, PZ, Vivian Jenna Wilson, Mazzy Joya, Julez Smith and Jay Guapõ. “It was such an exciting project, first of all, because we shot it in Berlin,” JT says. “That was my first time ever being in Berlin…The Off-White team made it very magical.”

JT sees being a part of this project as a full-circle moment: She’s a longtime fan of the brand, and even remembers having its iconic Industrial Yellow Belt on her shopping wishlist when she was younger. “I couldn’t afford it at the time,” she says of the piece. “But Off-White has always been super cool.” (And in case you’re wondering, yes, she does own the belt now.)

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She also firmly believes the late Virgil Abloh would’ve liked her if he were alive. “I would’ve never done [the campaign] if I thought, ‘No, this man would think I’m corny,'” she shares. “But I think that he would’ve fucked with me, 100%.”

At the heart of L/AB c/o Off-White’s debut campaign lies a theme of freedom and individuality. JT’s unique style aesthetic reflects that concept wholeheartedly: She describes her personal style as versatile and ever-changing. “My personal style literally [depends] on how I feel when I wake up,” she explains. “It depends on whatever mood I’m in.”

Some days, she’s in the mood for a basic sweatsuit. Others, she wears head-to-toe name-brand designer clothes. “Sometimes I buy shit that I don’t even wear,” she laughs. (Celebrities, they’re just like us.)

That said, the artist has certainly noticed her sense of style mature over the years. The Miami native confesses she used to believe everything she wore had to be designer. “Miami bitches are the fliest bitches in the world…but we are so goddamn designer happy,” she says. “We love designer in Miami. That’s what it’s all about.”

Now? “I can make fashion out of anything versus when I thought that everything had to have a label,” she says.

JT’s adaptable style approach rings true no matter what event she’s stepping out for — whether she’s getting dressed for an on-stage performance or a red-carpet event. Of course, she considers different factors for each occasion: Her on-stage outfits are typically more “comfortable,” and she’s not as self-conscious. “With my fans, I know I could go out there in a white T-shirt, and they’ll accept me for who I am,” she explains. “They’re not going to judge me. They’re going to love me.”

Conversely, the rapper is more conscientious about her outfit choices for red-carpet and street-style appearances. “Girl, I’m worried about whether I look big or small, whether I look short or tall; I’m making sure nothing ain’t in my teeth,” she confesses. “The red carpet [photos] are something that’s going to go out into the world for people to judge.”

The common thread between both processes, though? She stays true to herself and doesn’t chase trends or cater to online critics. “I do what I want to do, and I wear what I want to wear,” she says. “I don’t dress to impress others — I dress to impress myself.”

That commitment to embracing sartorial individuality even rang true at her recent appearance at Paris Fashion Week (PFW) in September. JT sat front row at Schiaparelli and Chanel’s Spring 2027 shows. For the former, she wore a (custom!) sculptural sheer black gown and star-shaped nipple covers. Meanwhile, at Chanel, she wore a more modest black rib-knit sweater set.

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“It was such a good week for me to have good teeth because I could not stop smiling,” she says about attending PFW. “I’m still on that high. I cannot stop looking at the pictures of myself. I nailed it. It was such a beautiful, beautiful moment. I don’t think I’m ever going to come down from this, honestly.”

With an Off-White campaign and multiple fashion show appearances under her belt, is it safe to consider JT a fashion It girl? Honestly, the rapper isn’t caught up in titles. “I just see myself as JT,” she says. “I don’t know why everything has to have such a term to it. I think it always just boxes people in. If people want to call me [a fashion It girl], then that’s what it is. If they don’t, I’m still going to be JT, so it doesn’t matter.”

The most important thing she hopes people take away from her fashion is that it’s okay to be unapologetically yourself. “I didn’t follow nobody else’s rules,” she says. “I didn’t care what nobody said, and I hope that I inspire people to be the same way.”

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For our Weekly Drop Watch column, Fashionista scours the market to curate the most noteworthy releases from our favorite fashion and beauty brands. Keep scrolling for this week’s highlights.

Fashion Launches

Madewell x The New York Public Library

Madewell and The New York Public Library introduced a limited edition collaboration of men’s and women’s styles designed in partnership between Madewell Creative Director Steven Cateron and the library’s team, which sourced inspiration from its archives. The capsule includes T-shirts, polos, jackets, hoodies and accessories meant to be a “love letter to the city.” As part of the collaboration, Madewell is also entering a year-long partnership with the library, including a $100,000 donation, community book club events and NYPL sign-ups at Madewell stores in New York City. Shop the collection at madewell.com.

Jil Sander x Puma

Jil Sander and Puma released their latest collaboration this week, which was previewed during Milan Fashion Week at the designer’s Spring 2027 show. It includes all-black and all-white leather versions of the Puma Speedcat, as well as a take on the classic Puma suede (available in white). The partnership will also include ready-to-wear for the first time, introducing Jil Sander’s take on the Puma 1968 T7 tracksuit, “redesigned as a fluid, breathable track jacket and tapered track pant.” Shop the collab at jilsander.com.

Monday Swimwear x Billini Footwear

Monday Swimwear and Billini teamed up on a 16-style footwear collaboration inspired by vintage designs and European summers. The collection includes wedges, heels and flats in a palette of metallic gold, chocolate, cinnamon, shell and natural raffia. Shop the collection — priced from $100 to $120 — at us-billini.com and mondayswimwear.com.

Beauty Launches

Merit’s New Fragrance

Merit debuted its second fragrance this week: New Wave L’Extrait de Parfum ($92) a “warm, solar fragrance” that draws inspiration from “travel, nature and surrealist art, and the feeling of optimism,” according to a press release. Created with master perfumer Dominique Ropion and his prodigy Meabh McCurtin, New Wave features notes of pink pepper, angelica, orange flower, ylang-ylang, woods, resins and musk. Shop it at meritbeauty.com and sephora.com.

Squigs x Cherilyn Slick Back Kit

Squigs tapped hairstylist Cherilyn — whose clients include Kylie Jenner, Maude Apatow and Brenda Song — for a collab: The Squigs x Cherilyn Nourishing Slick Back Kit ($68, a $76 value). The limited-edition kit features the Mini Curved Boar Bristle Brush, designed with Cherilyn, alongside the brand’s Gooseberry Delight Hair Oil for “your healthiest, most nourishing slickback yet.” Shop it at squigsbeauty.com.

Olive & June Launches Dip Powder

Olive & June introduce an at-home Dip Powder System, touted as “the first non-acrylic system made with plant-based powders, transforming a technical salon process into an approachable five-step routine.” Launching in 19 shades, the system starts at $75 and delivers up to 21 days of wear without a lamp, according to the brand. Shop it at oliveandjune.com.

Djerf Avenue x The Skinny Confidential

Matilda Djerf’s Djerf Avenue and Lauryn Bosstick’s The Skinny Confidential teamed up for the first time to bring bring the former brand’s Summer Berries print to the latter’s beauty tools for limited-edition collection. The collab includes a Summer Berries pajama set and robe, alongside TSC’s Mint Roller, Mouth Tape and Face Towels, all reimagined in Djerf Avenue’s signature print. Shop them all at Djerf Avenue’s new permanent New York City and online at djerfavenue.com.

Outside In’s New Mascara

Minimalist beauty brand Outside In dropped its first mascara, Precision Lift Lengthening Mascara ($38), this week. Described in press materials as “a high-performance tubing [formula] designed for instant lift, visible length and precise definition without smudging, flaking or heaviness,” it also features an “ultra-slim precision brush.” Shop it at theoutsidein.com.

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Location: New York, NY
Position: Fashion & Social Media Intern
Company: Ann Caruso

About the Opportunity
Celebrity fashion stylist and influencer Ann Caruso is seeking a highly motivated, creative, and detail-oriented intern to assist with fashion, beauty, wellness, and social media projects.

This is a hands-on opportunity for someone looking to gain experience in the fashion industry while working directly with an established celebrity stylist and influencer. The ideal candidate has a strong knowledge of fashion, beauty, and wellness brands, an excellent eye for aesthetics, and a genuine passion for the industry.

We are looking for someone who is proactive, resourceful, organized, and eager to take initiative. The ability to work independently, think creatively, and jump in wherever needed is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist with creating visually appealing layouts, collages, and graphics for Instagram, LTK, and ShopMy
• Help manage and update LTK and ShopMy storefronts, including product links, collections, and shoppable content
• Assist with social media content creation, including Instagram Stories, Reels, captions, and posts
• Research fashion, beauty, and wellness brands, products, and emerging trends
• Brainstorm creative content ideas that align with Ann’s personal style and brand
• Assist with brand outreach, gifting opportunities, and communications
• Help coordinate fashion pulls, showroom appointments, returns, and product requests
• Organize clothing, accessories, and products for styling projects
• Assist with day-to-day administrative tasks, errands, and special projects as needed

Qualities

• Strong interest in and knowledge of fashion, beauty, and wellness brands
• Excellent eye for design, styling, and visual presentation
• Experience creating social media layouts and graphics using Canva or similar platforms
• Familiarity with LTK and ShopMy; previous hands-on experience is strongly preferred
• Strong understanding of Instagram and current social media trends
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to multitask
• Self-motivated, resourceful, and comfortable working independently
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and willingness to assist with a variety of tasks

Please note: This is an unpaid internship. Candidates must be currently enrolled in college and eligible to receive academic credit for the internship.

How to Apply
Please submit your resume, Instagram handle, and any relevant social media accounts or examples of content and layouts you have created to assistant@anncaruso.com.

We are looking for someone who is passionate about the fashion industry, eager to learn, and excited to contribute creatively while gaining valuable hands-on experience.

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EBay Cuts 9% of Workforce

EBay will lay off about 9% of its workforce as it simplifies operations and shifts resources to its fastest-growing areas, CEO Jamie Iannone told employees in a memo. This comes after the company cut about 6% of its staff, or 800 workers, in February. Its shares are up nearly 40% this year, compared with about 12% for the S&P 500. The company also bought fashion resale platform Depop for $1.4 billion this year, which broadened its reach among younger shoppers. {Reuters/paywalled}

Why Chanel Is Backing Ebel

Chanel is part of an investor group that recently bought 95% of struggling Swiss watch brand Ebel in a $66.5 million deal. The group includes independent watchmaker F.P. Journe and former De Bethune CEO Pierre Jacques, who will lead Ebel. The deal covers the brand’s trademarks, intellectual property, inventory and Villa Turque, a Le Corbusier-designed house in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland. Many see the purchase as a way for Chanel to back its partner François-Paul Journe, as the brand bought a 20% stake in his label F.P. Journe in 2018. {Business of Fashion/paywalled}

EssilorLuxottica Shares Surge After Strong Q3 Report

EssilorLuxottica said Tuesday that third-quarter group revenue rose 9% as its traditional eyewear businesses outperformed. Group sales were nearly €7.5 billion ($8.42 billion). The core eyewear, eye-care and medical technology businesses, which make up most of revenue, grew more than 6%. Sales of smart glasses and other wearables, including the Meta glasses and Nuance Audio frames, grew about 21%, and were reported separately for the first time. Shares have lost more than 40% this year as investors reassess the outlook for AI glasses, but they rose after the report. {EssilorLuxottica; The Wall Street Journal/paywalled}

How Luxury Brands Are Celebrating Diwali

This year, Ferragamo created its first Diwali capsule for India, Valentino is marking its third Diwali in the country and Michael Kors is hosting its fourth dedicated party. Bvlgari also launched its first global Diwali campaign with an installation in Jaipur, made with local potters. In New York, Sabyasachi is holding a landmark Diwali event at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on Oct. 21, while Cartier will host its annual Diwali celebration at its Fifth Avenue Mansion. {Vogue Business/paywalled}

WNBA Star Dearica Hamby Launches Tween Beauty Brand AMNO

WNBA player Dearica Hamby and her 9-year-old daughter, Amaya Marie, have launched a tween beauty brand called AMNO. The brand, short for “Always Me. Never Others,” sells four hair and body products for $12 to $16 each. Hamby funds 95% of the company, with friends providing the rest, and said she doesn’t want outside investors yet. AMNO enters a market where teen beauty spending rose 7% year over year, with hair care up 10%. {Beauty Independent/paywalled}

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On Tuesday, he was crowned the winner of the 2026 CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund. He won a $300,000 grand prize, and will receive business mentorships from industry leaders. The Chongqing-born, New York-based designer is known for his minimalist approach to technical fashion and avant-garde designs.

This year’s two runners-up are Aisling Camps and Emily Dawn Long. Each will receive $100,000 and further mentorship opportunities.

“Each of this year’s finalists bring a distinct point of view that only they could… Their true individuality is what makes American fashion so compelling and supporting their future is the responsibility of our industry… I look forward to seeing what they do next,” said Thom Browne, chairman of the CFDA, in a press statement.

Chloe Malle, head of Editorial Content at Vogue, added, “At a time when it can feel easier to follow the crowd, these designers are doing anything but. It’s been such a joy getting to know them, and I’m thrilled to celebrate our winners and see what all ten designers dream up next.”

The remaining finalists of this year’s CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund are Amir Taghi, Terrence Zhou of Bad Binch Tongtong, Jamie Haller, Julia Ferentinos of Juju Vera, George Inaki of Milamore, Claire Sullivan of Miss Claire Sullivan and Zoe Gustavia Anna Whalen.

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“I wanted people to be able to touch and feel [the line],” Zangardi told Fashionista about venturing into wholesale. “Not to toot my own horn, the stuff looks really good in photos, but it’s so much better in person. It was so important to me that everything feels comfortable and soft.” He says Auter, which comprises both womenswear and menswear, is “fabric-first,” so it’s especially key for people to be able to try on the jackets and coats.

Watch the interview below to find out why IRL retail was the right strategy for the year-old brand, and to see his signature faux-fur coats in action.

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That means Whatnot has a lot of data on what people are shopping. The company just released its 2027 Consumer Trends Report, which outlines the “products, trends and communities” the company expects to be huge in 2027, based on 2026 data.

Fashion Live Shopping Trends

Someone call Paris Hilton, because the Y2K revival is getting a maximalist update, according to Whatnot. The platform expects “McBling,” which encompasses the rhinestone-covered, brightly colored aesthetic associated with the early 2000s, to take center stage in 2027. The company reported that searches for baguette bags rose 320% this year, while searches for rhinestones, low-rise styles and tracksuits each rose about 160%. The Louis Vuitton Speedy also ranked among the platform’s top-selling bag styles.

The Coach revival is still going strong, keeping with the vintage fashion boom. Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Chanel and Hermès remained among the platform’s most-searched names, while Coach appeared in nearly half of all vintage bag show titles on Whatnot in 2026. The report says Coach was mentioned about nine times as often as the next-most-mentioned brand, Dooney & Bourke. (Talk about a throwback.)

If you’ve been on TikTok lately, you’ve likely seen the rise of shoppers who look more closely at garment tags than designer labels. Whatnot found that people are paying closer attention to what their clothes are made of and seeking out specific materials. Searches for cashmere rose 140%, while searches for silk rose 100%. Legacy brands associated with craftsmanship and high-quality materials also saw strong search growth per the report, including Brioni (+350%), Zegna (+340%), Brunello Cucinelli (+220%) and Loro Piana (+130%). Whatnot predicts that natural fibers, leather and material craftsmanship will play a greater role in purchasing decisions in 2027.

Elements of classic Americana, including what the report calls the “Ralph Lauren” aesthetic, will continue to show up in fashion next year, but with a more eclectic feel. Whatnot describes the new direction as heritage sportswear mixed with luxurious textures, Western influences and “country-club-meets-ranch” dressing. Searches for tweed spiked 120%, while searches for Western styles shot up 100%, according to the report.

Skirts are more popular than ever, and Whatnot points to the Spring 2027 Prada runway as one indication of their potential prominence in 2027. According to the report, searches for skirts climbed 93%. Other rising trends that seemed ripped from the runways include floral brooches, silk scarves and big sunglasses.

Beauty Live Shopping Trends

Beauty orders on Whatnot nearly tripled this year, according to the report. About 18 fragrance items sell per minute on average, and 72% of fragrance buyers returned for another purchase. Kayali, Tom Ford and Maison Francis Kurkdjian were the platform’s leading fragrance searches. Middle Eastern fragrance is especially growing: Searches and orders for Dubai perfumes tripled in 2026, according to the report, while gourmand notes such as vanilla remained favorites. Other rising fragrance searches included peony (+460%) and woody scents (+230%).

When it comes to skin care, unsurprisingly, K-beauty is still expected to be strong in 2027. K-beauty brands accounted for more than 80% of skin-care orders on the platform in 2026. Buyers also ranked anti-aging products among their top interests, and orders for those items roughly quadrupled. Glow-y “glass” skin was another leading search.

And if you’re tired of the no-makeup makeup, “clean girl” vibe, more glam looks seem to be back, but Whatnot is calling it “worn-in glam.” (Think: 2000s-era messy black eyeliner.) The platform’s data points to growing interest in darker eye makeup: Moody eyeshadow shades appeared at roughly twice the volume of neutral palettes throughout 2026. Textured hair is also expected to be big, as searches for hair crimpers tripled.

Find the full 2027 Consumer Trends Report here.

POV Beauty Raises Series A

POV Beauty, the skin prep brand co-founded by social media creator Mikayla Nogueira and beauty executive Ani Hadjinian, has raised a Series A round led by Silas Capital. Redo Capital joined the round, as did Imaginary Ventures, which backed the company before it launched in 2025. The company said it will put the money toward growth at Sephora, where it recently rolled out in all U.S. stores and online, as well as hiring, TikTok Shop sales and new products that blend skin care and makeup. {PR Newswire}

Vinted Pulls Listings Tied to Looting in France

Secondhand marketplace Vinted said it is removing listings suspected of containing looted goods after riots swept France over the weekend. Social media posts appear to show luxury shops such as Louis Vuitton, Burberry and Celine being ransacked, while Sephora said protesters broke into several of its locations; Vinted is now actively collaborating with law enforcement to prevent the resale of any potentially looted items. {Bloomberg}

Skechers Loses Kizik Patent Case in Europe

A European patent court has ruled that some of Skechers’ hands-free shoes infringe a patent held by Kizik’s parent company, HandsFree Labs Inc. The Unified Patent Court, whose rulings apply in 18 European Union countries, issued the decision on Oct. 16. The court ordered Skechers to pay damages and remove the shoes from the market in all participating countries, including Germany, France, Italy and Belgium. However, a separate patent case against Skechers in the U.S. is still ongoing. {Fashionista inbox}

The Fashion Pact Names Chanel’s Bruno Pavlovsky Co-Chair

Bruno Pavlovsky, president of Chanel SAS and its fashion division, has been named co-chair of The Fashion Pact, the CEO-led climate and biodiversity coalition for the fashion industry. Pavlovsky, whose appointment took effect Oct. 13, will serve on the group’s steering committee. The coalition now has more than 50 signatories representing upward of 150 brands, including J.Crew, Burberry, Ralph Lauren and H&M Group. Signatories commit to science-based emissions targets in line with the Paris Agreement. {WWD/paywalled}

Milan Luxury Retailers Board Up Amid Riots

Italy will send 500 army troops to Milan after two days of unrest in which protesters clashed with police and looted shops. The deployment is expected to be part of a security package the Cabinet is set to approve Tuesday. {Reuters/paywalled}

Mulberry First-Half Sales Jump 18%

British luxury handbag maker Mulberry said Monday that first-half sales rose 18%. Sales growth was led by the U.S., where revenue climbed 28%, followed by Europe excluding the U.K. at 23% and the U.K. at 10%. “The growth in full-price sales is particularly encouraging, demonstrating that our collections are resonating with customers across our key markets,” CEO Andrea Baldo said in a statement. Mulberry also credited its Christopher Kane show at London Fashion Week with lifting visibility and traffic. {Mulberry}

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We get pretty excited when temperatures start to drop and we can bring out the leather bombers, knee-high boots and cozy sweaters. But eventually, the decidedly darker colors of fall and winter can get a little… blah. That’s where a pop of color accessory comes in. Your trusty gray peacoat and black pants will look decidedly more fun with a Magenta Tabby bag or Scarlet Brooklyn Shoulder Bag.

Fortunately, Coach has numerous standout colorways in its popular Brooklyn, Tabby, Nolita and Teri styles. You can go bold and bright with Poppy (a blue-red), Pink (with gold shimmer) or Sand (a yellow-tan), or a more classic fall color like Dark Cherry or Honey Brown that’s still anything but boring.

When it comes to choosing a style, go with the Brooklyn for a roomy, relaxed everyday carryall, Tabby if you’re looking for a structured, iconic bag that transitions from day to night, Nolita for a compact, versatile style that doubles as a wristlet or pouch and Teri for a timeless, versatile shoulder bag you can wear from errands to evening plans. You can’t go wrong with any of them; the right bag just needs to fit your lifestyle.

The best part about investing in a colorful bag is that it doesn’t require a complete wardrobe overhaul. Think of it as an easy styling shortcut: A vibrant bag can instantly make a monochromatic outfit feel more intentional, while a rich, saturated color adds dimension to the neutral layers you already own and love. You can even use your bag as the starting point for an outfit, pulling out a coordinating color in your shoes, jewelry or other accessories for a chic, cohesive look like you saw on Pinterest.

Of course, not every statement-making shade has to be bright. Deep reds, warm browns and other autumnal hues offer a subtler way to experiment with color while still feeling seasonally appropriate. If you’re someone who tends to reach for black, gray and navy when the weather cools down, a colorful bag is a low-commitment way to step outside your usual palette while keeping your unique style.

Whether you gravitate toward a bold pop of pink or prefer the understated richness of a deep red or warm brown shade, Coach has options to suit different personal styles. Consider it your excuse to have a little more fun with your fall accessories this year.

Shop our favorite pop-of-color bags for fall:

Coach Soft Teri Mini Crossbody Bag in Gold/Poppy, $179, available here

Coach Tabby Shoulder Bag 26 in Suede/Brass/Magenta, $475, available here

Coach Brooklyn Shoulder Bag 28 in Glazed Leather/Brass/Dark Cherry, $295, available here

Coach Teri Shoulder Bag In Signature Beaded Satin in Beaded signature/Gold/Pink, $279, available here

Brooklyn Shoulder Bag 28 In Loved Leather in Loved leather/Brass/Honey Brown, $350, available here

Coach Nolita 19 in Crinkle leather/Gold/Poppy, $119, available here

Coach Tabby Shoulder Bag 26 With Quilting in Smooth leather/Brass/Biscuit, $575, available here

Coach Nolita 19 in Pebbled leather/Gold/Dark Cherry, $119, available here

Tabby Shoulder Bag 26, Inspired by PinkPantheress, in Shearling/Light Antique Gold/Red, $595, available here

Coach Tabby Shoulder Bag 26 in Glazed Leather/Brass/Dark Cherry, $475, available here

Coach Brooklyn Shoulder Bag 34 in Natural grain leather/Brass/Scarlet, $395, available here

“Haeze is designed as a wardrobe of fine fragrances to collect, layer and shift between depending on the moment or the version of yourself you want to express that day,” Haeze Co-Founder Josh Williams tells Fashionista over email. “The idea at the center of the brand is that you’re more than one thing, and your fragrance can be, too.”

Haeze’s Creative Director Andy Anderson elaborates: “The subtext of ‘find your signature’ implies singularity — one. Haeze is asking, ‘Why? Why pick just one?'”

This rejection of being placed into a box stems from a personal place for the duo, as they both embraced nonlinear career paths. Anderson, a self-described “multi-hyphenate creative,” has pursued theater, dance, music, styling, modeling, web development, photography, branding and product development, among many other specialties. Williams’ background in food, wine and spirits now informs his career as a cross-category serial entrepreneur. As Anderson notes, “Haeze is built on the idea that we’re all far more multifaceted than a single sound bite could ever contain.”

Grounded in universal “moments that shape identity,” Haeze’s five-scent core collection includes & Only This, Petal Pusher, SPF 1987, Down Pour and Ember Noir. As Haeze’s “naked scent,” & Only This heightens the wearer’s natural aroma via notes of clove bud, sheer iris, soft woods and ambroxan. Its “aura word” — the defining label attributed to each Haeze fragrance — is “closeness,” signaling an air of fragrant familiarity.

Petal Pusher, or the label’s floral arrangement Anderson affectionately labels “our little ‘brat in bows,'” is all about “curiosity.” It’s the “anticipation before the first kiss” bottled into a blooming bouquet of soft florals, pink pepper, bergamot zest and cashmere wood. With just a touch of the powdered petals characteristic of floral scents, the fragrance settles into a deeper, earthy patchouli.

A nod to Anderson’s birth year, SPF 1987 drips with “nostalgia” as it conjures images of ’80s beachside cabanas and childhood sunscreen bottles. The retro gourmand embraces tropical notes of banana leaf, sea salt, crème de coco and amber to deliver a decadent burst of freshness without veering into “sickly sweet” territory.

Down Pour (Haeze’s “wonder” scent) explores the tension between the sky (rainwater) and the earth (vetiver). Evoking morning dew and a summer storm, the aquatic scent also spotlights notes of neroli leaf and water lily. Ember Noir — a woody vanilla centered on “intrigue” — closes out Haeze’s initial collection. With a sultry blend of fir balsam, patchouli, torched cedar and vanilla absolute, Ember Noir descends into “something dark, smoky and a little dangerous,” Anderson adds.

“Each scent is its own world, and within those worlds are so many variations — my Petal Pusher may not be your Petal Pusher,” Anderson says. “The prospect of telling those identity stories within each scent world, and their variations, is thrilling to me.”

While each Haeze scent can stand on its own, they are also formulated to seamlessly layer with one another for a custom pairing. Follow Down Pour up with a spritz of SPF 1987 for an aquatic, beachy blend, or deepen Petal Pusher’s floral top notes with Ember Noir’s woodsy heart. Since & Only This functions as Haeze’s elevated skin scent, it was specifically designed to be layered across the collection.

Plus, all five scents are available in four different formats: eau de parfum ($49); body, hair & linen mist ($25); solid fragrance ($20); and scented candles ($10). As a play on the customizable bag charm trend, Haeze’s solid fragrance also doubles as a wearable keychain for on-the-go refreshes. Launching with four distinct scent delivery systems right out of the gate is rare, but for Haeze, Anderson says it was about “access and representation” to deliver the intentionality seen in luxury fragrance at a more affordable price point. Additionally, individualized experimentation remains a core pillar of the brand, so initially offering a variety of formats with different concentrations and textures allows for a personalized scent experience.

The decision to work with Target on Haeze’s launch was a natural one, as both Williams and Anderson have previously worked with the retailer on labels they’ve built (pet-care brand Wild One and kitchenware brand W&P). They have also developed custom products for Target’s home department and worked with the retailer’s design and merchandising teams on trend forecasting. According to Williams, Target actually approached him and Anderson with the opportunity to collaborate on a new fragrance brand. Now, Haeze is launching into all Target stores nationwide and on target.com.

“[Target’s] commitment to design, quality and brand-building is unmatched at their scale, and they’re willing to take creative swings that many mass retailers aren’t,” Williams says. “Perhaps most importantly, the Target guest is the Haeze customer: brand-savvy, curious and unwilling to choose between great quality and great value.”

As Haeze prepares for its major Target debut, the label has its sights set on becoming “the leading fragrance brand for self-expression for a new generation,” Williams adds. New categories (and new scents!) are also on the horizon as the brand explores more ways to bring self expression to fine fragrance.

“Our fragrances are a wardrobe because each stands for a version of yourself — each is a part of you,” Anderson says. “That’s why Haeze is fragrance as original as you are for those who refuse to be just one thing.”

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“For this second drop, we wanted to build on the design language we established in the first collection, with a stronger focus on texture, proportion and layering, while keeping the ease and versatility that feels so intrinsic to Gap,” Beckham said in a press release. “Each piece was designed to work as part of a modern wardrobe — refined and considered, but still effortless and made to be worn in many different ways.”

The collection’s color palette was inspired by the works in the Doris and Donald Fisher Collection at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art: charcoal, deep greens, warm browns and vampy reds.

Model Mona Tougaard stars in the campaign, which was developed under Gap’s Head of Creative Calvin Leung with styling by Alastair McKimm and photos by Glen Luchford.

This second collection was in the plans right from the jump. “From the start, we envisioned this partnership in two chapters, allowing us to build on the strong foundation of the first collection and go even further with the second,” said Mark Breitbard, president and CEO of Gap, in a statement. “The strong customer response to the Spring collection reinforced what we believed from the beginning: Victoria Beckham’s distinct design perspective brings a fresh lens to Gap’s iconic essentials, and this collection builds on that momentum with elevated wardrobe staples designed for everyday wear.”

The Gap x Victoria Beckham Fall/Winter 2026 collection launches exclusively on gap.com and in select Gap stores globally on Oct 23. Ahead, see the full Gap x Victoria Beckham collection.

Gap × Victoria Beckham Merino Turtleneck Sweater, $118, available here

Gap × Victoria Beckham Heavyweight French Terry Hoodie, $128, available here; Heavyweight French Terry Joggers, $88, available here

Gap × Victoria Beckham Denim Shirt Jacket, $118, available here

Gap × Victoria Beckham Low Slung Baggy Jeans, $118, available here

Gap × Victoria Beckham Merino Turtleneck Sweater, $118, available here

Gap × Victoria Beckham High Rise Straight Jeans, $118, available here

Gap × Victoria Beckham High Rise Utility Pants, $118, available here

Gap × Victoria Beckham Corduroy Crop Shirt, $98, available here; High Rise Corduroy Straight Pants, $118, available here

Gap × Victoria Beckham Oversized Weekender, $168, available here

Gap × Victoria Beckham Heavyweight Logo Crop Hoodie, $98, available here; Heavyweight Logo Joggers, $88, available here

Gap × Victoria Beckham Jersey Draped Maxi Dress, $148, available here

Gap × Victoria Beckham Oversized Parka Jacket, $198, available here; Mid Rise Split-Hem Ponte Pants, $88, available here

Gap × Victoria Beckham CashSoft High-Neck, $148, available here

Gap × Victoria Beckham Wool-Blend Chesterfield Coat, $368, available here

Gap × Victoria Beckham Oversized Satin Bomber Jacket, $198, available here; High Rise Utility Pants, $118, available here

Gap × Victoria Beckham Latch-Collar Denim Jacket, $128, available here

Gap × Victoria Beckham Wool-Cashmere Zip Sweater, $228, available here

Gap × Victoria Beckham Organic Cotton Logo Crop T-Shirt, $28, available here

Gap × Victoria Beckham Organic Cotton Tuxedo Shirt, $88, available here

Gap × Victoria Beckham Wool-Blend Chesterfield Coat, $368, available here

Gap × Victoria Beckham Wool-Blend Logo Baseball Hat, $38, available here

Gap × Victoria Beckham Oversized Wool-Blend Peacoat, $288, available here

Gap × Victoria Beckham Wool-Blend Herringbone Skirt, $118, available here

“I wanted to be able to give other people a voice and for them to know that they’re not the only people who felt [depressed],” Abbe tells Fashionista. “No one really talks about it or how brutal it is to actually feel alone and anxious all the time and confined, and so I wanted to make a space where people felt like they could talk about it.”

During the pandemic, Abbe felt increasingly isolated in her tiny apartment at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Rather than translating her darkest emotions into a doom-and-gloom color palette, Abbe kept imagining a human in a bubble who was protected from both the outside world and themselves. Actually bringing the human bubble concept to life, however, proved to be quite the endeavor.

Abbe began experimenting with various materials, including leather and vinyl, before landing on latex. The only snag? She knew next to nothing about latex. “Everything that I learned about how to put latex together came from online tutorials,” she shares. It took plenty of trial and error, but Abbe gradually perfected her process of creating oversized, squiggly patterns out of the elastic material. To inflate the bubble-shaped silhouettes, Abbe researched pool float valves and translated the rubber nozzles onto her own blow-up garments.

After graduating with a textile and fashion design degree from UW–Madison, Abbe returned to New York to pursue a master’s in fashion design at the Fashion Institute of Technology. “I really feel like I found myself in my master’s,” she says. “It was just a really good experience. It was all about research and it really just helped me build the foundation of this brand.” Although the designer first began establishing her brand codes in college, Abbe officially founded T’Abbe in 2025 and recently unveiled her label’s Spring 2027 collection during New York Fashion Week.

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Titled “It Runs in the Family,” T’Abbe’s latest collection explores inheritance and memory by spotlighting all the women who have come before Abbe. Her grandmother served as the catalyst for this 19-look collection, as she sent Abbe multiple sketches of a raincoat she previously designed. “I really wanted to find a way to put her vision into my collection,” Abbe explains. Of course, she still added her signature T’Abbe spin: The resulting Nancy Raincoat is a canary yellow jacket accented by a multicolored Peter Pan collar, curving button clasps and matching cuffs.

Across a candy-coded color palette of pastel pinks, wine reds, lemon meringue and powder blue, the collection also features voluminous bubble skirts, pillow-y shift dresses and wearable matching sets. “I really feel like this collection is the T’Abbe girl all grown up,” Abbe adds.

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For Spring 2027, T’Abbe continued its partnership with Bring Change to Mind (BC2M), a nonprofit working to end mental health stigma through youth advocacy, by hosting a nationwide competition that selected a student design to become a custom print in the collection. The winning design — a vibrant artwork by Joanna Yong-An Chen that explores emotions that can be difficult to express — was incorporated into a zip-up shirt, a mesh tank top, a puffy tiered dress and the aforementioned raincoat.

Within the past two seasons, T’Abbe made a strategic push into ready-to-wear by translating her joyful aesthetic into more casual styles like barrel leg pants, frilly tops and cozy sweaters. T’Abbe’s playful brand codes continue into these designs, including the signature “T’Abbe wave” that comes from Abbe’s own electroencephalogram (EEG) scan, or a test measuring electrical activity in the brain. These wavy details can be spotted in hemlines, plackets and seams, further emphasizing the brand’s tie to mental health advocacy.

“I love the editorial pieces and I feel like they’re so creative and they really show my creativity, but I wanted T’Abbe to not only be for the special occasion, I wanted it to be for our every day T’Abbe girl,” Abbe says.

And who is the T’Abbe girl? To Abbe, she’s “someone who’s bold, but warm and fearless.” The T’Abbe customer is a “cool girl” in her own right, marching to the beat of her own drum rather than donning the latest drops from luxury’s top players. Although T’Abbe’s made-to-order model isn’t going away (its custom bubble dresses range from $1,750 to $2,400), the label’s expanding ready-to-wear and accessory offerings give customers an easier entry point. Take its Mini Stuffy Pod Purse ($280), for example: The padded, cloud-shaped tote delivers T’Abbe’s signature cheerful aesthetic for the shopper who still wants a touch of whimsy sans a personal inflator.

While mainly operating via its direct-to-consumer website, T’Abbe is currently stocked at Great Stuff, a contemporary women’s fashion boutique in New York and Connecticut. “I love the specialty stores so much,” Abbe says. “I think they’re such great partners, and I love the close relationship that they have to their clients.” But, T’Abbe isn’t ruling larger retail partners out. The designer notes that she would love to work with major department stores as the label continues to grow its retail presence. Plus, T’Abbe is eyeing possible international expansion, specifically to tap into its “strong clientele” in Asia.

“We are really just trying to expand in every direction to get the brand to be a little bit more well known and to get people [to be] a part of our community,” Abbe says.

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How the Paris Protests Are Impacting French Retailers

As the protests in Paris escalate, rioting and looting have erupted amid the chaos. Looters have targeted French storefronts, including Lacoste, the ⁠Galeries Lafayette department store, Louis Vuitton, Dior and Celine. The French government and law enforcement are still figuring out how to subdue the protesters. {Business of Fashion/paywalled}

Vogue Business Reveals Its Size Inclusivity Report

The Spring 2027 season had a slight 0.2% improvement in curve model representation compared to last season, according to Vogue Business’ Size Inclusivity Report. “Of 9,283 looks presented across 219 shows and presentations, 97.5% were straight-size (US 0-4), 2% were mid-size (US 6-12), and 0.5% were plus-size (US 14+),” the report revealed. London had the most size-inclusive runways, with 0.5% of looks being plus-size (down from 0.8% last season), while Milan had the least curve representation, with just 0.1% of looks being plus-size. The report credits fashion’s ongoing size regression to growing conservatism, the return of “heroin chic” aesthetics and consumers’ accelerated use of GLP-1. {Vogue Business/paywalled}

Patrick Ta Sues CVS

Patrick Ta Beauty (PTB) has accused CVS and distributor Akstrom Imports of marketing and selling unauthorized products bearing the PTB trademark in its stores. The beauty brand is suing the company and its supplier over trademark infringement and misleading advertising. PTB is asking for permanent injunctive relief, destruction of the marked goods and (an undisclosed amount of) monetary damages. {Beauty Independent/paywalled}

Why Brands Are Steering Away From Discounting Products

As major retailers and online marketplaces welcome heavy discounting as a way to draw in customers, the strategy has made it difficult for smaller brands that sell at full price to compete. At the Glossy & Modern Retail Leaders Dinner, a few fashion and beauty executives revealed they are actively moving away from year-round heavy discounting and training their customers to not expect marked-down products. Too much discounting is not a profitable business strategy, one of the fashion leaders said. Instead, brands should offer exclusive discounts to loyalty members. {Glossy/paywalled}

Mazarine Founder Buys Back Majority Stake

Paul-Emmanuel Reiffers, founder and chief executive officer of French creative consulting group Mazarine, has bought back a majority stake in his company from private equity backers. He now owns 86% of Mazarine. The financial terms of the deal were not revealed. Reiffers’ decision to regain ownership was driven by his desire to invest in global expansion. {WWD/paywalled}

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Trash and Vaudeville is looking for an Assistant Buyer / Retail Manager for our store at 96 East 7th Street in the East Village, NYC.

We are seeking a responsible, organized, and fashion-minded individual with a strong understanding of the Trash and Vaudeville aesthetic, our customers, and the alternative fashion market.

This position combines retail management with buying and merchandising responsibilities. The ideal candidate has a strong eye for fashion, understands our unique style and customer base, and can help select merchandise that reflects our brand while meeting customer wants, needs, and current trends.

Duties:

• Assist with buying, merchandise selection, wholesale reorders, and vendor communication
• Understand customer preferences, shopping habits, and fashion trends to help guide buying decisions
• Monitor sales, best sellers, and stock levels to identify reorders and new merchandise opportunities
• Coordinate with e-commerce operations, including uploading purchase orders and product listings
• Help identify new products and brands that align with the Trash and Vaudeville aesthetic
• Manage daily store operations, inventory control, merchandising, and stockroom organization
• Ensure merchandise is properly received, priced, tagged, displayed, and replenished
• Provide excellent customer service and communicate customer feedback and inventory needs to management
• Handle POS transactions, cash management, and opening/closing procedures
• Support store management and staff while maintaining an organized and efficient store environment

Qualifications:

• Previous experience in retail management, buying, merchandising, or inventory management
• Must be familiar with the Trash and Vaudeville look, style, and customer
• Strong knowledge of alternative fashion, apparel, shoes, and accessories
• A strong eye for merchandise selection, customer preferences, and emerging trends
• Wholesale buying, vendor relations, and Shopify experience are a plus
• Experience with POS systems and cash handling
• Organized, dependable, proactive, and detail-oriented
• Strong communication, multitasking, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work flexible days, including weekends and holidays
• Hands-on attitude and willingness to support all aspects of store operations

Being a team player with a positive attitude is essential!

Compensation: $24-$28/hr., 40 hr/week.

We are looking for someone who genuinely connects with the Trash and Vaudeville style and understands our customers.

Please feel free to include social media and/or any additional information about yourself that helps us get to know you better!

Contact: cassie@trashandvaudeville.com

@trashandvaudeville

Fans of Netflix’s smash hit “KPop Demon Hunters” (“We’re going up, up, up!”) got to step into the world of HUNTR/X this weekend, thanks to an immersive pop-up experience from Netflix and Walmart, and produced by CNC Agency.

The HUNTR/X Night Market took over 45Grand in New York City on Oct. 10 and 11, inviting fans to celebrate Rumi, Mira and Zoey through interactive activations, photo opps, customized merch and seriously cute giveaways. The free experience was part of the brands’ “Let Your Inner HUNTR/X Shine” campaign, bringing the fan-favorite characters into the real world.

Fans stopped by the Hunters’ Charm Bar, presented by Mattel, to personalize a “KPop Demon Hunters” keychain with additional charms for their event tote. At the Smile Studio, presented by Colgate, a neon-lined photo booth let fans show off their best pop star smiles and take home printed photo strips to adorn their homes.

And of course, it wouldn’t be an NYC pop-up without snacks. Shin Ramyun After Dark, presented by Nongshim, served “KPop Demon Hunters” Shin Ramyun with custom-wrapped chopsticks and special toppings. Nearby, attendees played arcade-style games and scored giveaways alongside a wall of plush Derpy Tigers.

The pop-up also brought a TikTok favorite into the mix to help fans embrace their inner pop star. Posing coach and portrait photographer David Suh made surprise appearances to offer select attendees hands-on coaching inspired by HUNTR/X’s confident vibe.

The event offered fans an opportunity to celebrate their favorite characters with friends and family, but Walmart’s “KPop Demon Hunters” collection makes it possible to bring that fandom home. The retailer offers themed products and gear for fans looking to bring a little HUNTR/X energy into their everyday lives — and homes.

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This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys fashion, understands online selling, and is comfortable balancing customer outreach with detailed administrative work.

Responsibilities
● Manage and grow our Faire business, including product listings, promotions, customer outreach, and order follow-up.
● Maintain our RangeMe profiles, present products to potential retail buyers, and track outreach and responses.
● Support TikTok Shop sales through product listings, promotions, content coordination, and creator or affiliate outreach.
● Assist the owner with buyer communication, sales follow-ups, sample coordination, and order tracking.
● Keep product information, pricing, customer records, and sales reports organized and accurate.
● Help prepare line sheets, product presentations, and other sales materials.

What we’re looking for
● Experience with e-commerce, wholesale sales, or sales support.
● Hands-on experience with Faire, RangeMe, and/or TikTok Shop; experience across multiple platforms is strongly preferred.
● Strong written communication and follow-through.
● Excellent organization, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
● Someone who takes initiative, works independently, and follows opportunities through to completion.
● An interest in fashion accessories, beauty, or wellness.

Additional skills that are a plus
● Excel skills, including maintaining spreadsheets, pricing sheets, and sales reports.
● Canva, Adobe Photoshop, or other graphic design tools.
● Experience creating line sheets, editing product images, or preparing social media content.

To apply
Please send your résumé and a brief note describing your experience with Faire, RangeMe, TikTok Shop, and sales support. Include examples of sales results, accounts you have managed, or graphic work, if available.  

Please email resumes to Bindya@BindyaNY.com

Do you believe great design can change the way people feel?

Born in Toulouse, France, Anne & Valentin creates eyewear for people—not trends. Every collection is the result of a constant dialogue between architecture, art, color and personality. Today, the brand is represented in the world’s finest independent optical boutiques and is recognized as one of the most distinctive names in designer eyewear.

Ramassia Inc., the exclusive North American distributor of Anne & Valentin, is looking for a passionate Brand Ambassador to represent the brand throughout Washington, Oregon, Montana, Idaho, Wyoming, Colorado, North Dakota, South Dakota, and the Canadian provinces of British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba.

This is much more than a sales position. We are looking for someone who enjoys meeting inspiring people, building meaningful relationships, telling great stories, and representing a brand with authenticity and enthusiasm.

Your mission

• Develop and strengthen relationships with our established network of independent optical partners.
• Become a true Anne & Valentin ambassador by sharing the brand’s philosophy, design culture and collections.
• Identify and develop carefully selected new accounts that align with the brand.
• Organize trunk shows, events and product presentations.
• Maintain CRM records and report on territory activity.
• Participate in training sessions, meetings and seasonal launches.

Who you are

• Passionate about design, fashion and creativity.
• A natural relationship builder with excellent communication skills.
• Self-motivated, organized and comfortable working independently.
• Comfortable with extensive travel throughout your territory.
• Previous experience in luxury sales is preferred; optical industry experience is a plus.
• Opticians are encouraged to apply.

If you are looking to represent one of the most respected independent eyewear brands in the world while working with a passionate and supportive team, we would love to hear from you.

Please send your résumé and a short cover letter to ramassia@gmail.com.

@anneetvalentin

Maria Grazia Chiuri’s Return to Fendi

In an interview with WWD, Maria Grazia Chiuri reflects on her return to Fendi as chief creative officer and says her three decades away have given her fresh eyes on the Roman house where she began her career. On her first U.S. visit in the role, she is relaunching the archival Croissant handbag in a larger size and drawing on the house’s history of experimentation. The designer also shared her focus on collaboration over individual ego and her work running a historic Rome theater her family restored. {WWD/paywalled}

How Fashion Labels Are Democratizing Runway Shows

Telfar staged its first Paris Fashion Week show in Brooklyn, seating the first 350 customers in line while a Paris audience watched by livestream. The stunt is part of a wider shift, with H&M, Victoria’s Secret and Damson Madder admitting more shoppers or small creators to their events. Brands are also releasing documentaries, interactive films and short dramas around their collections. {Business of Fashion/paywalled}

Ralph Lauren Links Executive Pay to AI Progress

Ralph Lauren has removed environmental and social targets from the plan that determines its top executives’ yearly bonuses and replaced them with artificial intelligence goals. Instead, the company notes sustainability work is now part of everyday operations. About 12% of S&P 500 companies disclosed such goals this year, up from 5% in 2024, but only 2% of public companies overall have done so. {Reuters/paywalled}

Brunello Cucinelli Raises Outlook After Strong Q3

Brunello Cucinelli reported double-digit third-quarter revenue growth that topped forecasts, standing out in a luxury market still weighed down by weak demand. The Italian label now expects roughly 12% sales growth this year, up from its prior outlook of 10% to 11%, and projects about 10% growth in 2027. {Brunello Cucinelli}

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ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE
New York, NY | Hybrid

ABOUT ROOMS
ROOMS is a multi-brand womenswear showroom based in SoHo, New York, representing a curated portfolio of contemporary fashion brands from the U.S. and around the world.

We work with boutiques across the country, connecting buyers with brands we believe have something special to bring to the market.

Built from years of experience as buyers, retailers, and wholesale partners, ROOMS is a relationship-driven business with an ambitious, entrepreneurial team. We love our brands, care about great product, thoughtful distribution, strong relationships, and doing the details well.

We’re looking for an experienced Account Executive to join our team and grow our boutique business.

THE ROLE
You’ll manage and grow an established portfolio of boutique (specialty retailer) accounts while developing new business across the U.S.

This is a role for someone who loves sales and knows the boutique landscape – someone who gets excited about opening a great new account, growing a buyer season after season, and figuring out exactly which collection belongs in which store.

The day-to-day changes with the season. You might be selling appointments in our SoHo showroom, calling buyers, analyzing business, researching new stores, planning a road trip, following up after market, or traveling to a trade show.

You’ll have ownership of your accounts and collections, clear sales goals, and significant opportunity to grow your business – and your commission along with it.

Success in this role is measured by revenue growth, new account acquisition, growth within existing accounts, retention, and sales conversion.

WHAT YOU’LL DO
• Manage and grow an existing portfolio of boutique accounts.
• Develop new business and maintain a strong pipeline of prospective accounts.
• Leverage existing buyer relationships to generate opportunities while continually building new ones.
• Build long-term relationships with boutique buyers and understand their customer, aesthetic, price point, and merchandising needs.
• Grow existing accounts across brands, categories, and seasons.
• Drive repeat business and long-term account retention.
• Develop thoughtful distribution strategies with a focus on the right doors in key cities and regions.
• Maintain brand integrity as you grow distribution.
• Create seasonal and monthly sales plans and analyze brand and account performance.
• Review selling reports to identify opportunities and drive additional business.
• Manage and track buyer outreach, appointments, pipeline, and forecasts.
• Find creative ways to reach new buyers and reactivate past accounts.
• Plan and execute road appointments
• Sell from our SoHo showroom and at markets, trade shows, road appointments, and virtual appointments.
• Share buyer feedback, competitive insights, and market trends with the team.
• Consistently work toward and exceed sales goals.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
• 3+ years of wholesale fashion sales experience in the women’s contemporary market.
• Established relationships with boutique buyers throughout the U.S.
• Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales goals.
• Strong understanding of wholesale buying cycles and seasonal markets.
• Excellent relationship-building, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple brands and priorities at once.
• Entrepreneurial and resourceful—you don’t wait for someone else to find the opportunity.
• Strong eye for product and an understanding of thoughtful brand distribution.
• Comfortable working independently while communicating closely with the larger team.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel for road appointments, markets, and trade shows.
• Ability to carry sample suitcases weighing approximately 25–30 lbs.
• Previous multi-brand showroom experience and familiarity with JOOR, NuORDER, and Seladex are a plus.

LIFE AT ROOMS
Our showroom is a loft in the heart of SoHo. We’re a close team, and everyone has the opportunity to make an impact.

The role is hybrid: typically two days per week in the showroom and three days working from home, with more showroom time during market.

Market is fast-paced – buyer appointments, new collections, trade shows, road trips and following up. We work hard, help each other when things get busy, celebrate the wins, and genuinely enjoy the relationships we’ve built in this industry.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
• Base + Commission
• Performance-based commission with significant earning potential
• Company healthcare plan with 50% of the premium covered, or equivalent healthcare stipend
• 100% employer-paid dental insurance
• 401(k) eligibility after one year with company match up to 3%
• 15 days paid time off, plus company-observed holidays
• Professional development opportunities, including attendance at industry events

HOW TO APPLY
We’d rather get a sense of who you are than read another generic cover letter.

Please email your resume and a 60–90 second video telling us why you’d be a great fit for ROOMS to jobs@roomsshowroom.com with the subject line “Account Executive Application.”

Only applications that include both will be considered.

We can’t wait to meet you.

@roomsshowroom

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For our Weekly Drop Watch column, Fashionista scours the market to curate the most noteworthy releases from our favorite fashion and beauty brands. Keep scrolling for this week’s highlights.

Fashion Launches

Adanola x Hailey Bieber

British activewear brand Adanola tapped Hailey Bieber for a ballet-inspired collab. The 23-piece collection melds Bieber’s “personal take on dancewear” with “Adanola’s versatile approach to movement,” spanning boleros, trousers, leg warmers, yoga pants, knits, outerwear and more. “For this collaboration with Adanola, I wanted to build a collection that moves seamlessly from workout wear to streetwear,” Bieber said via a press release. “I’ve always loved how the brand approaches activewear, so bringing this idea to life with them felt like a natural fit. A few of the pieces, and the campaign itself, are inspired by my years of dancing, specifically ballet.” Shop the collab at adanola.com.

Ganni x Lululemon

Another exciting new activewear collab this week came courtesy of Ganni and Lululemon: The Copenhagen-based fashion label and Canadian leggings purveyor joined forces on a collection “inspired by their shared belief in the joy of movement.” With 22 styles across women’s, accessories and footwear, the collection goes all in on Ganni’s signature leopard print and incorporates ’80s dance vibes. The accompanying campaign features actor Jennifer Beals (of on-theme “Flashdance” fame) and singer and dancer Mette. Shop the collection at lululemon.com and ganni.com.

Ugg x JW Anderson

Ugg enlisted JW Anderson to reinterpret its classic styles through the label’s “distinctive design perspective.” Available in three colorways personally selected by Anderson — Chestnut, Khaki and Orange — the shearling-lined boots and clogs retail for $400 and $300, respectively, at ugg.com.

Madhappy x Lucky Brand

Lucky Brand teamed up with Los Angeles-based label Madhappy for a denim collab featuring vintage-inspired boyfriend jeans, distressed low-rise bootcuts and denim shorts alongside hoodies and zip jackets. The collection drops on madhappy.com and at Madhappy shops on Friday.

Dévé x Rùadh

Fashion label Rùadh teamed up with U.K.-based demi-fine jewelry brand Dévé on a jewelry capsule that marks the former brand’s first ever collaboration. Inspired by Art Deco modernism, the collection features eight sculptural pieces. Shop them at ruadh.com.

Jenni Kayne Debuts Denim

California lifestyle brand Jenni Kayne debuted its first denim collection this week. Designed to complete the Jenni Kayne wardrobe, the launch introduces three silhouettes: the Malibu Canyon Crop, Ojai Straight, and Topanga Wide Leg, all in unbleached, undyed fabric (indigo colorways will follow in the coming year). All three styles retail for $265 and are available in sizes 24–31, exclusively at Jenni Kayne stores and online at jennikayne.com.

Aurate x Molly Dickson

Jewelry brand Aurate partnered with celebrity stylist Molly Dickson on a limited-edition jewelry capsule. Dickson, whose client list includes Lana Del Rey, Sadie Sink, Camila Mendes, Sydney Sweeney and Mckenna Grace, is a lover of Georgian-era jewelry, and so the collab features a mix of high and low, with vintage inspiration sprinkled in. The 26-piece lineup is priced between $150 and $2,000 and is available at aurate.com.

Beauty Launches

Danessa Myricks Drops New Palette

Danessa Myricks introduced Lightwork VIII Freedom Palette ($132), a limited-edition, 18-shade magnetic, stackable and customizable eye and face palette inspired by “the iconic terrains and surreal atmospheres Danessa has encountered while traveling the world.” The palette spans 18 shades and seven distinct finishes. Shop it at danessamyricksbeauty.com and sephora.com.

Paula’s Choice Launches Pimple Patches

Skin-care brand Paula’s Choice introduced Clear Quick Rescue Blemish Patches ($14) featuring patent-pending brush-on technology, meaning each patch is coated with a blend of “microbiome-supporting actives and botanical extracts, maximizing ingredient contact with skin for superior efficacy.” The patches are also designed to be ultra-thin and skin-like, and are clinically proven to reduce blemish size and redness in one hour, according to the brand’s claims. Shop them at paualschoice.com.

The Ordinary’s Multi-Tasking Lip Treatment

The Ordinary dropped a new lip product, the HA + Asiaticoside Lip Treatment ($10), which is described as a “multi-active formulation contain[ing] lip-specific technologies that address signs of aging on the lips such as dryness, roughness, fine lines, as well as a loss of volume and definition,” in a press release. Shop it at ulta.com.

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“There is a growing market for budget-friendly alternatives to high-end products generally, and in the jewelry industry specifically, lookalikes can be manufactured quickly and at a fraction of the cost of the originals,” explains Kristin Grant, patent attorney and founder of Grant Attorneys at Law PLLC, specialists in business and intellectual property law.

Significantly, dupes are different from fakes. Dupes are a more affordable look-a-like product, while a fake is an illegal replica that copies a brand’s trademarks. The former is technically legal in the United States, providing a loophole for competing businesses to take advantage of.

“Certain elements of jewelry designs can be difficult to protect which may, in some instances, leave room for a third party drawing inspiration from an original piece to argue that the elements that were copied were not protectable,” says Grant. It’s this loophole that many jewelers are currently trying to close, arguing that unique creations should have more protection under the law. 

Several brands are currently in the midst of legal battles regarding intellectual property, copyright protection and design infringement. In February 2026, David Yurman filed a federal copyright infringement lawsuit in New York against TJX Companies, the parent company of T.J. Maxx and Marshalls, claiming it was selling jewelry “virtually indistinguishable” from its federally registered twisted cable designs. The same month, New York-based luxury jeweler Foundrae filed a copyright infringement lawsuit against Pandora, alleging the latter’s “Talisman” collection copies the exact visual expression, selection and arrangement of its own signature medallions. Both cases are currently ongoing. 

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They’re just two examples of recent high-profile copyright disputes, but many jewelers face a constant battle to protect their work and creativity from retailers, other jewelry brands and anonymous traders on platforms like TikTok and Instagram.

“At a certain point, confronting copies starts to feel like fighting a hydra: Cut off one head and two more appear,” says independent jewelry designer Polly Wales. “Reporting listings, sending letters, contemplating legal action — it can become a second job very quickly, and a profoundly uncreative one.”

The Legal Route

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There are several existing legal avenues jewelers can go down to protect their work. First is copyright protection, “the most accessible means of protecting jewelry designs,” according to Grant, which is also relatively inexpensive. Copyright can be applied to original artistic or expressive works, although common elements and shapes (like stars or hearts) are not protected and neither are purely functional aspects of a piece. This means that a “design that comprises an original combination of common elements may receive protection as a whole, but that protection may be relatively thin,” explains Grant. 

For the ornamental design of a piece, a design patent might offer “stronger protection,” she advises. But these can be quite costly, and ideally the application should be made “before the piece is publicly disclosed.” They also do not protect functional aspects of a jewelry item, like a novel locking mechanism or the method of making it, which would require a separate utility patent.

There’s also “trade dress protection,” which is applied to the overall appearance of a product, which consumers then associate with a specific brand. However, this association can be “tricky to establish,” says Grant. She also recommends ensuring there are written agreements with manufacturers that address ownership of designs, files and molds in order to reduce risk. 

New York-based jeweler Ray Griffiths went down the copyrighting route, and trademarked his Crownwork technique in 2014. He developed it after years of restoring antique jewelry and becoming “enamored with the grid pattern” often found underneath old crowns and tiaras. 

He met a “very knowledgeable trademark lawyer” at a trade show, who told him his look was distinctive and authentic, and that he should protect it with a trademark. “It took around three years, but it proved to be very good advice and it has protected our brand ever since,” says Griffiths. 

The Creative Route

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Another option is to create fundamentally unique, handmade designs that a mass-market brand wouldn’t have the tools or time to replicate. 

“The very thing that makes our work difficult to copy at scale is also what makes it ours: it misbehaves,” says Wales, who makes handmade jewelry using a signature Cast-Not-Set technique that involves throwing gemstones into molten gold to create one-of-a-kind pieces.

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“Cast-Not-Set has limitations and variables built into the process,” she says. “Molten gold and gemstones don’t behave like pixels. You can imitate the silhouette of a piece, but reproducing the particular accidents, textures, colors and relationships between stones is another matter entirely.” 

However, despite their complexity, her popular designs are often copied — and sometimes by fellow independents. But for Wales, ultimately, the “answer to a dearth of creativity is more creativity. We’d rather put our energy into making the next thing than obsessing over someone making a lesser version of the last one.”

Also frequently duped is Los Angeles-based jewelry brand Spinelli Kilcollin, whose signature rings are instantly recognizable. Its co-founders, Yves Spinelli and Dwyer Kilcollin, recently introduced their own tongue-in-cheek response to dupe culture. They started an amnesty, opening a  “Trade-In Bar” in their stores where customers can hand in their imitations and receive a $50 credit towards purchasing an authentic piece. The dupes are then displayed in store for all to see. 

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The co-founders have decided to take a more philosophical attitude to dupe culture – and recognise the opportunities it presents for their own brand building. “When people post dupes of our rings, they always tag or reference some version of #spinellidupe, which shows the value of our creations and brand,” says Spinelli. “Social media obviously spreads this more quickly. I don’t see it as bad, and I don’t ever want someone to feel bad wearing a copy. It actually says that there’s a whole group of people who want to wear our designs that we are unable to serve.”

Advice for Designers

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His advice to other designers and brands is to “not to get too emotional or spend time chasing this stuff. Let it motivate you to try to reach higher and embrace and share the value of your work and your brand.”

For Griffiths, the best way to protect your creative IP is to “own it in every way possible. A trademark is very important, but it needs to go hand in hand with a creative vision and journey,” he says.  Conversations with clients are also important. “If people understand your creative philosophy, they connect the designs with you, and dupes lose their value,” he says.

Griffiths also advises other independent jewelers to “create a look that’s not borrowed from anyone else and develop your own signature style, because that is something that can never be copied.” Finally, he recommends getting “a good IP lawyer who won’t take no for an answer.”

Constantly battling dupes can be lengthy and frustrating, however. Faceless businesses peddling imitation designs via social media can pop up and disappear over night, and reporting listings, sending letters and contemplating legal action is exhausting for smaller jewelers.

“There may be room to do more,” says Grant of the U.S. legal system. “Pursuing anonymous online sellers can be slow and costly, and further measures that make sellers easier to identify and platforms quicker to respond could be helpful.”

The current swath of legal cases moving through the courts may move the needle, she adds. “Rulings favorable to the plaintiffs could encourage major brands and retailers to review designs and sourcing more carefully.” However, “these rulings may have a more limited effect on anonymous online sellers, who can be difficult to locate and hold accountable.”

Ultimately, there is still a long way to go to tamp down on dupe culture in the jewelry industry. “We haven’t found a satisfying way to protect everything we make through IP law, and there are limits to what those protections can accomplish,” says Wales. Like Griffiths, for her the best protection is to “develop a point of view so particular that copying the product isn’t enough.” She also advises always looking forwards: “If somebody is copying where you’ve already been, give them the impossible job of catching up with where you’re going.”

“My vision for Alexander McQueen was grounded in the interplay between raw, visceral, human beauty and the precision and rigor at the heart of the House,” McGirr said in a press statement. “I am incredibly proud of the progressive energy we cultivated as a team, anchoring our creativity in contemporary culture, and seeing it resonate with the most forthright, expressive figures across art, music, cinema and more. I leave with profound gratitude for the dedication of the studio and atelier, and craftspeople. I look forward to my next chapter and wish the House every success.”

The Dublin-born designer joined the Kering-owned label in 2023 as Sarah Burton’s successor. Since his debut Fall 2024 collection, McGirr has honored McQueen’s signatures, including sharp tailoring and eerie romanticism (he brought back the beloved skull scarf), while adding a punkish, youthful attitude. Unbeknownst to us all, he presented his final collection for the brand in September 2026 during Paris Fashion Week for the Spring 2027 season.

“I want to thank Seán personally for everything he has brought to Alexander McQueen,” Gianfranco D’Attis, president and CEO of Alexander McQueen, said in a press statement. “Over the past three years, he has approached the House with great respect for its history while expressing his own vision. His talent and passion have helped us reconnect Alexander McQueen with London, its culture and its extraordinary creative energy. I am deeply grateful to Seán and to the teams for their commitment, creativity and contribution to the House,”

McGirr joins a growing list designers exiting top luxury houses recently, including Leoni leaving Calvin Klein, Ib Kamara parting ways with Off-White, Julien Dossena out at Rabanne (now helmed by Olivier Rousteing), among others.

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Public Clothing Co. Acquires Mansur Gavriel

Derek Lam-parent Public Clothing Co. has fully acquired the accessories brand Mansur Gavriel. The financial terms have not been revealed.  Dan Shamdasani, founder and chief executive officer of Public Clothing Co., told WWD that he was drawn to Mansur Gavriel’s strong brand identity, loyal customer following and its direct-to-consumer business strategy. Rachel Mansur and Floriana Gavriel, Mansur Gavriel’s co-founders and creative directors, are still discussing whether they will remain at the brand. {WWD/paywalled}

Why Brands Are Pulling From the Archives For Design Inspiration

Brands like Banana Republic, Express and Vera Bradley have dug into their archives for design inspiration for new collections. The approach is to cater to younger shoppers (especially Gen Z), who are drawn to “nostalgic” aesthetics and want pieces they can’t find at other mass-market brands. However, brands must also challenge themselves not to be too self-referential: They still have to create product that’s relevant and pushes the label forward. {Modern Retail/paywalled}

How Fashion Can Improve Its Auditing System

Fashion’s multi-billion-dollar auditing industry is facing immense pressure thanks to tighter legislation. However, auditors got candid with Vogue Business that the fashion industry needs to improve the auditing system: Challenges auditors face include a lack of nuance in an infamously structured framework, companies overrelying on auditing and little to no remediation efforts between brands and suppliers. As a way to address these gaps, auditors recommend initiatives like implementing community-based monitoring and brands forming direct relationships with suppliers (compared to communicating through a third party) to build mutual trust. {Vogue Business/paywalled}

Bruno Pavslovsky Steps Down From the Board of Chanel Limited

Bruno Pavslovsky has resigned from the board of Chanel Limited, effective immediately. He will continue in his role as president of fashion at Chanel and president of Chanel SAS. Pavslovsky’s resignation is the latest development in a broader strategy to revamp the company’s governance: “This latest move marks the completion of the board’s evolution towards a composition of independent directors, bringing diverse external expertise and perspectives, while retaining executive representation through the global executive chairman and global chief executive officer,” a Chanel spokesperson said in a statement. {WWD/paywalled}

Richemont and Signet Eye Buying De Beers

Luxury conglomerate Richemont and U.S. retailer Signet are reportedly in talks with Global Diamond Consortium to bid on buying De Beers, according to a group of anonymous sources with intel on the matter. It’s not been revealed how large a stake Richemont and Signet are discussing taking, nor for how much. Neither GDC, Richemont or Signet have commented on the matter. {Business of Fashion/paywalled}

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“I want to thank Veronica for her creative vision, commitment and partnership over the past two years,” said David Savman, global brand president of Calvin Klein, in a press statement. “Reintroducing Collection was a significant milestone for Calvin Klein, and Veronica’s exceptional talent and fresh perspective on Calvin’s iconic design codes helped build meaningful momentum for Collection. Collection remains an important part of our brand, we are excited by the progress to date and look forward to its continued evolution.”

Calvin Klein brought Leoni on as creative director of Calvin Klein Collection — the brand’s luxury tier — in May 2024. She oversaw the men’s and women’s ready-to-wear lines and worked to strengthen Calvin Klein’s cultural relevance through red carpet placements and online buzz. Her appointment made her the first woman to hold the esteemed role, and her debut Fall 2025 New York Fashion Week show also marked the American house’s return to the runway. Leoni presented her fourth and final collection in September 2026 for the Spring 2027 season.

Leoni now joins the ranks of Anthony Vaccarello, Ib Kamara, Julien Dossena, Mark Thomas, Nicolas Di Felice and Seán McGirr as another high-profile designer up for hire.

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‘Tis (almost!) the season for toasty hot cocoa, apple cider donuts and prepping your holiday gifting game plans. It’s never too early to start browsing for that perfect present, especially when your shopping list includes at least one oh-so stylish giftee that seems to have everything. Vanilla-scented candles and lavender soap sets won’t exactly cut it, but a thoughtfully-designed handbag is always a welcome addition to any closet. Whether you’re searching for a certified fashionista (sorry, had to) or an on-the-go workaholic, there’s a Coach bag for every name on your holiday list.

The Brooklyn bag — a slouchy carryall tote — is a viral favorite for its spacious interior and minimalist silhouette. With a magnetic snap closure, the design is available in four sizes (26, 28, 34 and 39), making it a particularly fitting gift for any lifestyle. The Brooklyn 28 easily holds all of your everyday essentials, while the 39 allows wearers to schlep everything from a laptop to a grocery haul in style. Beyond its functionality, the Brooklyn also comes in fashion-forward colorways and textures, such as a delicious dark cherry hue, a chocolatey suede variant and a sleek black leather option. If the open-concept bag isn’t quite your giftee’s style, please direct your attention to the Pillow Brooklyn: It offers the same roomy storage, just with a zipper closure (and, naturally, a pillow-soft feel).

Thanks to its timeless silhouette inspired by an archival 1970s design, Coach’s Tabby is the ultimate plus-one to any holiday soirée. As one of the label’s most iconic styles, Tabby stands apart for its instantly recognizable design and its surprisingly spacious compartments. Suede fans can enjoy the textural material in a quilted espresso brown or an eye-catching magenta, while leather enthusiasts can snag a durable pebbled finish in chalky white or classic black. Regardless of whether your “Nice” list includes maximalists or minimalists, you can’t go wrong with gifting a Tabby bag this season.

If you’re searching for more compact (but equally chic) designs, meet Coach’s Teri and Nolita. Teri is a go-to style for a night out on the town, thanks to its zip-closure top, seamless organization and versatile straps. The Nolita — a shoulder bag that doubles as a wristlet — is also deceptively bite-sized. It easily stores your keys, cards, phone and multiple lip glosses. There’s a colorway for every closet, including Teri’s blush pink, deep blue or inky black. Plus, animal print connoisseurs will love both styles’ leopard-print haircalf or embossed crocodile patterns.

Ahead, we’ve rounded up the best bags for anyone on your holiday gifting list.

Coach Brooklyn Shoulder Bag 39, $495, available here

Coach Brooklyn Shoulder Bag 34, $395, available here

Coach Brooklyn Shoulder Bag 34, $395, available here

Coach Pillow Brooklyn Shoulder Bag 34, $495, available here

Coach Tabby Shoulder Bag 20, $375, available here

Coach Tabby Shoulder Bag 20, $375, available here

Coach Tabby Shoulder Bag 26 With Pillow Quilting, $575, available here

Coach Tabby Shoulder Bag 26, $475, available here

Coach Tabby Shoulder Bag 26 With Quilting, $575, available here

Coach Soft Teri Shoulder Bag, $219, available here

Coach Nolita 19, $129, available here

Coach Nolita 19 In Haircalf With Leopard Print, $129, available here

Coach Tabby Shoulder Bag 26 With Quilting, $575, available here

Coach Teri Shoulder Bag With Quilting, $219, available here

Coach Teri Shoulder Bag, $219, available here

Step aside, “anti-aging” — “longevity” has come for the beauty industry.

In recent years, consumers have increasingly prioritized healthy aging over age prevention. In response, beauty brands are adding NAD+ (nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide) to their formulations. The molecule is found in every cell in the body. It supplies cellular energy, which then boosts functions like DNA repair and skin barrier strengthening. 

NAD+ products have most popularly been used in the wellness space through supplements and IV drips. Because the molecule is so large, it’s easier to reap its benefits when ingested than when applied topically (say, through creams or serums).  According to research, oral NAD+ precursors may help increase NAD+ levels in the body, which plays a role in cellular energy production and repair.

Yet demand for longevity-focused products — topical skin-care formulas targeting cellular and molecular health — is rising, according to McKinsey & Company’s 2025 Future of Wellness report. As a result, more skin-care labels are formulating topical products with NAD+. For example, in February, Nakery Beauty launched a Methylene Blue- and NAD+-powered night cream; and last month, Noble Panacea unveiled the RetiNAD+ Renewal Booster, an intensive serum booster that works to visibly smooth, firm and plump skin. 

When NAD+ is incorporated into skin-care products, it activates the skin’s own repair process, which helps with DNA recovery, firmness retention and inflammation reduction. “Like collagen, NAD+ naturally declines with age,” says Dr. Natacha Bonjout, French pharmaceutical doctor, cosmetic chemist and founder of Bonjout Beauty. “As those levels decrease, skin becomes less resilient, repairs itself more slowly and visible signs of aging become more apparent.”  

So what’s the secret to getting NAD+ benefits through topical application, even though the molecule is so large that it doesn’t readily penetrate skin? Brands use precursors, or smaller building blocks that can create NAD+. The most popular of these are niacinamide (a vitamin B derivative) and nicotinamide mononucleotide (NMN), says Dr. Kseniya Kobets, board-certified dermatologist and director of Cosmetic Dermatology at Montefiore Einstein Advanced Care. These precursors can not only help increase NAD+ levels in the body, but also have considerable clinical data demonstrating benefits for skin-barrier function, hyperpigmentation, inflammation and signs of photoaging, Dr. Kobets adds. 

When shopping for NAD+ (or precursor, NAD+-promoting) products, consumers should keep in mind that it’s one of the best-tolerated ingredients on the market, according to Nakery Founder and Licensed Esthetician Liz Folce. It typically performs well on all skin types (oily, dry and combination), stages and tones. Folce adds that medical clearance to use topical NAD+ is generally only needed for people with serious skin conditions, such as eczema flares, rosacea or a compromised barrier. (But you should always check with your dermatologist if you aren’t sure.)

Product-wise, NAD+ can be used in a range of formulations, including in moisturizers, serums and peels, says Ron Robinson, a cosmetic chemist and the founder of skin-care brand BeautyStat. Experts especially recommend night treatments for applying the ingredient, since it targets skin repair and barrier strengthening. “Your skin does its heaviest repair work overnight, so that evening application is non-negotiable,” Folce explains. 

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How often to apply NAD+ products depends on a consumer’s individual routine: If a user has an active (like retinoids and vitamin C)- or exfoliant acid (such as glycolic or lactic)-heavy routine, then it’s best to apply NAD+ products once or twice a week, according to the experts we consulted. The user should alternate between NAD+ products one day and acid-backed products the other, so skin isn’t overloaded with too many active ingredients at once. Conversely, consumers with gentler, non-active or exfoliant-heavy routines can use NAD+ once or twice daily, Folce says. 

Though NAD+ isn’t a brand-new discovery, it remains less well known than other topical ingredients like vitamin C or niacinamide: Scientists first discovered NAD+ in the early 20th century through fermentation studies. Over the years, experts have expanded their research to explore how NAD+ can support age-related, long-term health. In 2015, Elysium Health was among the first companies to release commercial NAD+ supplements (focusing on ingestibles). 

To date, significantly more research exists on administering NAD+ through direct ingestive methods like supplements and IV drips than on topical use. “There is extensive scientific literature on NAD+ biology, aging, mitochondrial function and NAD+ precursors, but that should not be confused with clinical trials of intact NAD+ applied to human skin,” Dr. Kobets says. “The human topical clinical evidence for intact NAD+ itself is extremely limited.” 

That’s why she strongly recommends NAD+-supporting niacinamide. She says the precursor ingredient is inexpensive, well-tolerated, yields the same benefits as NAD+ and has more clinical research behind it. She believes that intact NAD+ products need more human clinical data to prove their effectiveness. 

Dr. Bonjout agrees that the scientific literature around NAD+ is still emerging and needs more data. She also cautions shoppers to read the product formulas carefully, as some brands will use NAD+ as a buzzword despite the formulation containing ingredients like humectants, peptides or antioxidants that can independently improve skin health and appearance. 

“This is still an evolving category,” Dr. Bonjout says. “The science is exciting, but we are still learning how to best formulate and deliver these molecules effectively into the skin.”

But the newness is also what makes NAD+ so exciting, Folce says. “The broader cellular science behind NAD+ and aging is extremely well-established…the topical delivery is just the newest frontier. And that’s actually exciting to me, because we’re getting in early on something the science is only going to continue to validate.”

Ahead, we’ve compiled the best topically applied NAD+ (and precursor!) products to shop.

Bonjout La Cream, $170, available here

Numbuzin No. 9 NAD Bio Lifting Essence, $29, available here

Haruharu Wonder Black Rice Probiotics 2% NAD+ Serum Mist, $20, available here

Augustinus Bader The Elixir, $550, available here

Goop Youth-Boost NAD+ Peptide Rich Cream, $105, available here

Dime Dewy Recovery Mask, $42, available here

Bliss Pro NAD+ Peptide Serum, $38, available here

Noble Panacea RetiNAD+ Renewal Booster, $240, available here

Alo Bio NAD+ Recovery Eye Mask, $55, available here

BeautyStat Universal Triple Action Daily Peel, $19, available here

Nakery Beauty SkinRecovery Night Shift High Dose Concentrate Gravity Reset, $44, available here

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Kickstarter Forms Fashion Advisory Board

Kickstarter has named five fashion figures to a new advisory board aimed at helping independent designers. The members include Raul Lopez of Luar, Brandon Blackwood, Hillary Taymour of Collina Strada, Recho Omondi of The Cutting Room Floor and stylist Milton Dixon III. Through the end of 2026, they will offer guidance to creators and promote their work, and point them to the company’s $1 million Culture Fund. The fund contributes directly to live Kickstarter campaigns, and backs independent projects in art, fashion, film and music. {Fashionista Inbox}

Megan Thee Stallion Signs Onto Gymshark

Gymshark has signed rapper Megan Thee Stallion as its first celebrity ambassador in a multi-year partnership. “Megan is living proof of something we’ve believed since the beginning: that confidence is built,” said Gymshark’s Chief Commercial Officer Carly Natalizia. The musician fronts a global campaign called “Megan Does Gym,” which centers on Pilates, high-intensity interval training and weight training. She also joins Gymshark’s athlete program, which includes competitors, coaches and creators. {Fashionista Inbox}

Isamaya Ffrench Leaves Her Namesake Brand

Makeup artist Isamaya Ffrench has left her namesake brand, Isamaya Beauty, according to two sources familiar with the business who said she departed in 2025. In a recent Instagram post, Ffrench explained she will address the situation in “due course.” Co-founded in 2022 with the Italian incubator Flash Beauty Holdings, the brand sells at Sephora in the U.S. and Mecca in Australia. {Business of Fashion/paywalled}

Galderma Buys ZO Skin Health for $1.5B

Galderma has agreed to acquire ZO Skin Health for $1.5 billion in cash from its shareholders. The deal is expected to close in the fourth quarter or early 2027. ZO Skin Health, a brand sold through more than 16,500 accounts in 40+ countries, had net sales of about $330 million last year. “ZO Skin Health brings strong clinical credentials, a distinctive protocol-based approach and a trusted position among dermatologists and plastic surgeons,” said Galderma CEO Flemming Ørnskov in a press release. {Galderma}

Olive Young Launches Official Newsroom

South Korean beauty retailer Olive Young has launched a newsroom called “editorial by Olive Young.” The site will publish original articles and interviews on industry trends, partner brands and company employees, in Korean, English and Japanese, organized around three themes: “Now,” which covers the company’s business and K-beauty trends; “Impact,” which profiles partner brands; and “Culture,” which features employee stories. Its “Behind the Brand” series will spotlight founders of brands the retailer carries. {Olive Young}

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Price Range: $50-$180
Hero Product: Turmeric+ Glow Serum ($55)
PR Representation: In-house
How to get in touch: hello@inura.ca

Origin Story

Inūra was created by founder Jeena Dhanjal after years of navigating sensitive, reactive skin and struggling to find products that felt both gentle and effective. Inspired by the simplicity of traditional beauty rituals and elevated by modern skin-care science, Inūra was built around the belief that healthy, radiant skin should not feel complicated.

More than a skin-care brand, Inūra is a movement toward mindful skin care — powered by “clean” ingredients, intentional formulas and a ritual-focused approach to everyday skin health. Each product is created to support skin that looks calmer, more balanced and naturally luminous, without overwhelming the skin or the routine.

For Dhanjal, it was important to create skin care that feels approachable, thoughtful and inclusive — made for every skin type, including sensitive skin, and designed to help people feel more confident in their skin, so their natural beauty can shine through.

After more than a month spent traveling between New York, London, Milan and Paris, attending countless runway shows and market appointments, an esteemed group of experts took the time to share their thoughts — and picks — with Fashionista. From luxury veteran Jeffrey Kalinsky (who recently revived his namesake boutique in Atlanta) to Brigitte Chartrand from Net-a-Porter, our panel of buyers hail from global luxury retailers and influential indie boutiques alike.

Prada’s bra- and skirt-forward collection was a favorite among several buyers, as were a number of houses with new-ish creative directors: Julian Klausner’s Dries Van Noten, Demna’s Gucci and Celine’s Michael Rider, especially. Alongside the usual legacy brands, emerging and indie darlings were also among their picks — including Khaite, Fforme, Christopher Esber and Gabriela Hearst.

Browse the galleries below to see exactly what the buyers are buying from the Spring 2027 collections, and why.

Jeffrey Kalinksy, Founder of Jeffrey Boutique

Tiffany Hsu, Chief Buying Officer at Mytheresa

Keenan Silverman, Chief Creative Officer at MARKET

Brigitte Chartrand, Chief Buying & Merchandising Officer at Net-a-Porter

Catherine Bloom, Director of Luxury Styling for Nordstrom

While it may feel like a new K-beauty brand finds a home on an American beauty retailer’s shelves every day, there’s a calculated playbook behind this global expansion. After all, brands cannot merely copy-and-paste their Korea-specific retail strategies onto the U.S. market. This is where Muskat comes in: Founder Daniella Jung and her team of 25 employees mastermind K-beauty brands’ go-to-market strategies across the nation.

As the North American operating arm of Jung’s Seoul-based distribution company Most Inc., which launched in 2019, Muskat works with brands such as Biodance, Celimax, CosRX, Purito Seoul, Torriden, VT Cosmetics and NuTexture, among others. It’s on track to reach $60 million in revenue this year.

Before helping shape America’s K-beauty landscape, Jung began her career as a demand forecaster for Apple and later joined Amazon to recruit Korean beauty brands onto its website. But back then, roughly a decade ago, many Korean brands were focused on expanding to China rather than the U.S.

“I still remember that I had to make 200 cold calls convincing [brands], ‘you have to sell on Amazon,'” Jung tells Fashionista. “Now, everybody is selling on Amazon and I work with a lot of beauty brands that are active on Amazon. But then, I saw a huge, huge opportunity [for] Korean beauty for U.S. consumers.”

Related: Sephora’s Olive Young Partnership Will Debut With 19 K-Beauty Brands

Through Muskat, Jung works closely with retailers like Costco, Target and Sephora. Just as each retailer has a different core demographic, they are also searching for different qualities in the K-beauty brands they stock. Costco’s global business model is particularly unique as it doesn’t buy brands, but rather on a product basis: It purchases only a select number of best-selling SKUs rather than stocking an entire product line. (This strategy also enabled the retailer an easier access point to become an early adopter of the K-beauty category.)

At Sephora, buyers are pursuing unique brand stories, interesting ingredients and a clear founder philosophy. (“That’s not a discussion that I have with Costco buyers,” Jung says.) Take Biodance, for example: The skin-care brand is stocked at both Costco and Sephora, with the former offering 24-pack boxes of the brand’s popular hydrogel masks and the latter supplying a broader range of SKUs.

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Target shoppers are also looking for a unique product at a mass-market price, especially on the heels of its recent Target Beauty Studio launch, which offers a curated assortment from more than 90 prestige emerging and global brands. This September, Muskat helped secure Purito Seoul and Aromatica’s slots in Target Beauty Studio. Purito Seoul is a skin-care brand best known for its moisturizers (see: the Mighty Bamboo Panthenol Cream and the Oat in Calming Gel Cream), and its Target entrance has been a long time coming. “Purito Seoul is one of the brands that has been investing a lot of marketing into the global market rather than [the] Korean market,” Jung says.

Aromatica stands apart as the sole Korean hair-care brand in the Target Beauty Studio lineup, bringing more than 20 years of scalp expertise to the U.S. retailer. “They are actually dominating that [scalp-care] category,” she notes, adding that the brand’s Rosemary Root Enhancer and Rosemary Scalp Scaling Shampoo are becoming “cult-favorite hair-care products in Korea and [the] global market.”

Despite these retailers’ different customer bases, they’re all eyeing one common characteristic: virality. “These days, buyers really want similar things from K-beauty, which is virality, because consumers discover brands on social media and then they find [them] in a retail store,” Jung explains. Because of this, Jung is looking for growing social media conversations around the brands that she works with, noting, “it’s not something that we can create in a short period of time.” U.S. retailers want to see K-beauty brands’ Amazon rankings and TikTok metrics before carving out space on a store’s shelves, meaning that they need to establish momentum before Muskat steps in.

“When you work with Target, Ulta [or] Sephora, you are working with experts and you are actually basically launching your products for 2,000, 5,000, 6,000 doors, which doesn’t happen in Korea,” Jung says. “So this scale requires marketing capacity and operational excellence and price control.”

Choosing the right retailer for a Korean brand taking its first steps into the U.S. is a major part of Muskat’s go-to-market strategy. Launching into the largest U.S. retailer possible may not always be the most effective approach for a brand looking to hook American beauty consumers. “There is an order of the retail that you need to go when you expand your brand into the U.S.,” Jung says, adding that Muskat would not recommend initially launching into Costco or Walmart based on their promotion strategies.

Although U.S. and Korean consumers share a love for high-quality skin care, their respective beauty retail landscapes are noticeably different. Olive Young dominates Korea’s beauty market with more than 1,350 stores in the country, while the U.S. is segmented into specialty retailers (Sephora and Ulta Beauty) and big box stores (Target, Walmart, Costco). However, one of the biggest differences between the two countries is their beauty promotion strategies. In Korea, Jung notes that there are frequent discounts, including offering products at 50% off, BOGO deals or gifts with purchase. But, in the U.S., “protecting the brand equity by controlling the retail price is fairly important,” she explains.

“I always work with a brand and advise them not to run heavy promotions because every Korean brand is trained that discount[s] [are] one of the efficient tools to grow the brand, but in the U.S. you have to use it in a different and smart way,” Jung continues. In practice, this intentional discounting looks like participating in semi-annual sales (i.e. the Sephora Savings Event) or holiday-specific promotions (such as Black Friday).

As the U.S. market continues to welcome K-beauty brands with open arms, Muskat stands apart from other distributors as a company “rooted in Korea” managing day-to-day operations from its L.A. office. It aims to selectively scale the number of brands it works with, serving as a consultant on strategic U.S. expansions for Korean labels and an expert curator for retailers. But, Jung isn’t interested in transforming Muskat into a K-beauty conglomerate; Instead, she wants her company to maintain its “boutique firm mentality.”

“We don’t want to work with 100 different brands and discount them and work with all of the retailers, but we want to work as an adviser for the brand,” Jung says. “We also want to become multiple retailers’ best friend when it comes to Korean beauty curation.”

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DEH Jewelry Solutions is seeking a creative, detail-oriented, and highly collaborative Jewelry Design & Product Development Coordinator to join our growing jewelry consulting group. This is an in-house, hands-on role supporting our internal team as well as the brands and clients we work with. NYC Based only.

The ideal candidate has a strong eye for jewelry design and can translate ideas, inspiration, trends, and client direction into clear, compelling visual concepts. You will work closely with managers, clients, and our CAD department to develop jewelry from initial concept through product development.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys both the creative side of design and the fast-paced, hands-on nature of product development. Because we work with a variety of clients, strong communication, organization, adaptability, and a willingness to jump in where needed are essential.

Key Responsibilities
Design & Product Development
● Create original jewelry concepts and digital sketches using an iPad and design tools.
● Translate client direction, inspiration, references, and trends into clear, compelling designs.
● Develop visual presentations and sketches that effectively communicate proportions, details, and overall aesthetic.
● Collaborate with CAD designers to refine concepts and address design and technical considerations.
● Revise designs based on internal and client feedback and develop multiple directions when needed.
● Support the development process from initial concept through CAD, samples, and final product.
● Review samples and prototypes, communicate feedback, and help coordinate revisions.

Sourcing & Business Support
● Assist with sourcing materials, components, samples, and other product needs.
● Visit vendors, suppliers, manufacturers, and other industry partners as needed.
● Support managers with project coordination, client presentations, follow-up, and sample logistics.
● Maintain organized design files, references, samples, and project materials.
● Assist with general operational and administrative needs to keep projects moving efficiently.

Qualifications
● Experience in jewelry design, fashion accessories, product design, or a related creative field.
● Strong jewelry design sensibility, with an understanding of proportion, construction, and detail.
● Excellent sketching and visual communication skills; comfortable designing on an iPad.
● Ability to create clear sketches and concepts that can be effectively translated into CAD and physical product.
● Familiarity with CAD and jewelry production processes strongly preferred.
● Strong attention to detail and ability to understand how designs translate into finished products.
● Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work with both clients and internal teams.
● Highly organized and able to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
● Adaptable, proactive, resourceful, and comfortable receiving feedback and making revisions.
● Willingness to visit local vendors, suppliers, and industry partners as needed.

Salary: $75,000-$80,000 based on experience

To Apply: Please send your resume to leila@dehjewelry.com and cc jackie@dehjewelry.com.

LVMH Fashion Sales Fall 5%

LVMH’s fashion and leather goods sales fell 5% year-over-year in the first nine months of 2026 to €26.4 billion ($29.6 billion). The company cited a “less buoyant” economic backdrop in China, particularly at the start of the quarter. Overall organic sales rose 1%, helped by items such as watches and jewelry. However, since the start of the year, LVMH’s market share has fallen about 40%. {LVMH; Reuters/paywalled}

Kim Jones Relaunches Namesake Brand After Dior Exit

Designer Kim Jones is reviving his namesake menswear label, which he shelved in 2008, with Design Director Lucy Beeden. The brand will launch online in mid-2027 with a direct-to-consumer model focused on genderless designs, and it plans a Hong Kong flagship as early as October 2027. Jones and Beeden retain a majority stake, with an undisclosed investor backing plans to scale quickly across Asia. The most expensive piece in the debut collection is a €1,300 ($1,456) coat, part of what Jones describes as a “considered” luxury price point. {Business of Fashion/paywalled}

Riyadh Fashion Week Postponed After Airport Attack

Riyadh Fashion Week, which was set to hold its fourth edition from Oct. 15-20, has been postponed, according to local sources. Organizers have not made an official announcement yet. The move follows attacks by Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi militants on King Khalid International Airport that killed 14 people and injured more than 300. Airport operations are suspended, some airlines have halted service to Riyadh and several countries have issued travel warnings for Saudi Arabia. {Business of Fashion/paywalled}

Judge Dismisses Sol de Janeiro Packaging Claim

A federal judge dismissed Sol de Janeiro’s trade dress infringement claim against MCoBeauty on Sept. 30, ruling the brand did not adequately show that the packaging elements it seeks to protect are nonfunctional. The court gave Sol de Janeiro until Oct. 20 to amend its complaint. Attorneys say the ruling largely favors Sol de Janeiro, since the court found it plausibly alleged consumer confusion and allowed its unfair trade practices and false advertising claims over MCoBeauty’s website search function to proceed. {Justia}

European Luxury Stocks Lose $350 Billion This Year

European luxury companies have lost about $350 billion in market value this year as hopes of a rebound faded and weakness in China persisted. LVMH’s bigger-than-expected third-quarter miss in fashion and leather goods dented sector shares Tuesday, extending a slide that has nearly halved the combined value of the big four since 2024. Only Richemont, which leans more toward watches and jewelry, has resisted the trend, while LVMH’s 40% drop this year has cut billions from CEO Bernard Arnault’s fortune. {Reuters/paywalled}

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New York, NY
Freelance Role
Full-time

Micaela Erlanger Studios is a New York–based luxury styling and creative direction studio operating at the highest levels of fashion, entertainment, and media. The studio manages red carpet appearances, global press tours, editorial projects, and brand partnerships with precision, discretion, and excellence.

We are seeking a highly organized, operationally sophisticated Studio Manager to oversee the day-to-day infrastructure of the business on a freelance basis.

This is not an assistant role. This is a strategic operations position.

Role Overview
The Studio Manager serves as the operational backbone of the studio. This individual ensures that internal systems, logistics, financial tracking, scheduling, and team coordination operate seamlessly so that creative output remains elevated and uncompromised.
The ideal candidate thrives in high-performance environments, anticipates needs before they arise, and brings structure to fast-moving, high-visibility projects.

Key Responsibilities
Studio Operations & Logistics
● Oversee daily studio operations and workflow management
● Manage calendars for fittings, pulls, returns, travel, press tours, and major events
● Supervise shipping logistics, tailoring timelines, and inventory tracking
● Maintain styling closet organization and digital inventory systems
● Ensure fittings are fully prepped (racks, look boards, accessories, emergency kits)

Financial Oversight & Vendor Management
● Track invoices and client billing
● Reconcile expenses in coordination with accounting
● Manage vendor payments (couriers, tailoring, assistants, freelance teams)
● Identify and flag cost-saving opportunities

Team & Project Management
● Oversee assistants and freelance stylists
● Lead weekly team check-ins
● Develop and manage project timelines for premieres, press tours, and award season
● Ensure deadlines are met across all active projects
● Improve systems and documentation to support scalability

Client & Brand Liaison Support
● Coordinate logistics with PR teams and brand partners
● Manage pull confirmations, deliveries, and returns
● Maintain white-glove communication standards
● Assist company CEO on other creative projects such brand partnerships, social partnerships, collaborations, etc

Systems & Infrastructure
● Build and refine Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
● Optimize digital systems and operational trackers
● Develop scalable workflows to support growth

Qualifications
● 3-5+ years of experience in operations, production management, or creative studio management
● Experience within fashion, entertainment, PR, or other high-touch environments strongly preferred
● Fashion market knowledge is a plus
● Strong financial tracking and organizational skills
● High emotional intelligence and absolute discretion
● Calm under pressure and capable of managing high-stakes and fast paced environments
● Strategic, proactive, and solution-oriented mindset
● Fluent in English (written and spoken) required

This is an opportunity to step into a leadership role within a world-class styling studio, supporting projects at the forefront of fashion and entertainment.

TO APPLY: Please send your resume to studiomanager@micaelaerlanger.com, subject line Studio Manager.

@micaela

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The celebration marked the brand’s final “chapter” in this collection: The Gorgon, inspired by Medusa and the power of the female gaze. In between tarot readings and a spooky candlelit ceremony, we chatted with Wilson about her style icons (she’d steal the late drag queen Divine’s wardrobe if given the chance), jewelry preferences, what it was like to wear a real snake for the campaign photos and more.

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