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Giambattista Valli buys back his eponymous label from Artémis
Giambattista Valli has regained sole ownership of his namesake house by repurchasing the majority stake from Artémis after a difficult period that included a pause in runway shows. The move marks a major turning point for the brand and suggests a reset in strategy and creative control.
Potential Puig–Estée Lauder merger faces delays over Charlotte Tilbury renegotiation
A potential merger between Puig and Estée Lauder is reportedly being held up by negotiations involving the British brand Charlotte Tilbury. The development highlights how complex brand valuations and ownership terms can slow major luxury-sector consolidation.
Chanel returns to growth as new designs gain momentum
Chanel is said to be back in growth, with Blazy’s designs helping win renewed traction for the house. The rebound underscores how creative direction continues to shape performance at the top end of the luxury market.
Skims to open its first standalone UK store on Regent Street
Skims is preparing to debut its first standalone UK location on London’s Regent Street this summer. The opening signals continued international retail expansion for the shapewear and lifestyle brand.
Ajmal expands retail footprint in India’s non-metro markets
Ajmal is strengthening its presence beyond major Indian cities and now targets more than 170 stores. The strategy points to growing focus on tier-2 and tier-3 markets as brands seek wider domestic reach.
FitFlop partners with Keith Haring for a summer collaboration
FitFlop has launched a collaboration with Keith Haring as part of a broader season of footwear partnerships. The collection taps into art-driven branding and the continuing demand for limited-edition fashion drops.
Manolo Blahnik x Balenciaga collaboration continues the footwear-collab wave
Manolo Blahnik and Balenciaga are among the brands contributing to a busy summer of footwear collaborations. These partnerships show how luxury labels are using cross-brand projects to drive attention and fresh product narratives.
Monsoon releases a limited-edition ‘Brit boho’ collection with Charlie Taylor
Monsoon has unveiled a limited-edition collection created with artist Charlie Taylor. The collaboration leans into a ‘Brit boho’ aesthetic, reflecting the brand’s use of artist partnerships to refresh its seasonal offering.
Izipizi accelerates international expansion from Madrid to Tokyo
Izipizi is stepping up international growth across major cities, including Madrid and Tokyo. The move indicates the eyewear brand’s continued push into new markets and broader global visibility.
Global Fashion Summit 2026 convenes more than 1,000 industry stakeholders in Copenhagen
Global Fashion Summit: Copenhagen Edition 2026 brought together more than 1,000 stakeholders from fashion and adjacent industries over three days in Copenhagen. The event reinforces sustainability and industry-wide collaboration as central themes in the global fashion agenda.
Met Gala 2026 spotlights couture-inspired artistry and red-carpet spectacle
This year’s Met Gala placed fashion and art at the center of the red-carpet conversation, with looks described as more gallery-like than runway-like. The event remains one of the most influential global fashion moments, shaping cultural and media attention around designer visibility.