The News In Brief

Report: BHV Ends Partnership With Shein
The November launch of Shein’s first physical shop in the French department storewas met with protests and sharp criticism from politicians and retailers.

Report: BHV Ends Partnership With Shein
The November launch of Shein’s first physical shop in the French department storewas met with protests and sharp criticism from politicians and retailers.

Report: Dolce & Gabbana Weighs Sale of Milan Properties to Raise Cash
The Italian company is considering selling some properties, including in Milan’s city centre, and then leasing them back to free up cash.

Report: Dolce & Gabbana Weighs Sale of Milan Properties to Raise Cash
The Italian company is considering selling some properties, including in Milan’s city centre, and then leasing them back to free up cash.

Mazarine Buys Luxury PR Firm Bacchus
The acquisition bulks up the French creative group with expertise from Bacchus in engaging ultra-high-net-worth individuals.

Mazarine Buys Luxury PR Firm Bacchus
The acquisition bulks up the French creative group with expertise from Bacchus in engaging ultra-high-net-worth individuals.

Mike Ashley’s Frasers Follows Hugo Boss Bid With Offer for Accent Group
In his second takeover bid in a week, retail billionaire Ashley has offered to purchase the remainder of Frasers’ stake in an Australian footwear business for $223 million.

Mike Ashley’s Frasers Follows Hugo Boss Bid With Offer for Accent Group
In his second takeover bid in a week, retail billionaire Ashley has offered to purchase the remainder of Frasers’ stake in an Australian footwear business for $223 million.

US Supreme Court Rejects Macy’s Challenge Over Compensating Fired Strikers
Macy’s had attempted to roll back the National Labor Relations Board’s ability to order a company to compensate fired employees.

US Supreme Court Rejects Macy’s Challenge Over Compensating Fired Strikers
Macy’s had attempted to roll back the National Labor Relations Board’s ability to order a company to compensate fired employees.

Target Names Isaac Mizrahi Creative Director at Large
The appointment marks a homecoming for Mizrahi, who first collaborated with the retailer in 2003.

Target Names Isaac Mizrahi Creative Director at Large
The appointment marks a homecoming for Mizrahi, who first collaborated with the retailer in 2003.

Birkenstock Readies First Bond Deal in Five Years for Buybacks
The German footwear maker is seeking to replace existing debt and is set to raise €900 million from the sale, according to a person with knowledge of the matter.

Birkenstock Readies First Bond Deal in Five Years for Buybacks
The German footwear maker is seeking to replace existing debt and is set to raise €900 million from the sale, according to a person with knowledge of the matter.

Charlotte Tilbury Awarded CBE
The makeup artist and founder was among a small group of beauty entrepreneurs named in the King’s 2026 Birthday Honours, alongside the founders of the UK charity Beauty Banks.

Charlotte Tilbury Awarded CBE
The makeup artist and founder was among a small group of beauty entrepreneurs named in the King’s 2026 Birthday Honours, alongside the founders of the UK charity Beauty Banks.

Britain Announces Sweeping Social Media Ban for Under-16s
Prime minister Keir Starmer outlined measures against platforms including TikTok and Instagram, as well as gaming sites that allow strangers to communicate with children, with implications for fashion’s marketing playbook and the tween influencer economy.

Britain Announces Sweeping Social Media Ban for Under-16s
Prime minister Keir Starmer outlined measures against platforms including TikTok and Instagram, as well as gaming sites that allow strangers to communicate with children, with implications for fashion’s marketing playbook and the tween influencer economy.

Rolex Raises Gold Watch Prices Again
Super-rich clients remain undeterred from purchasing investment timepieces even while more middle class customers have stopped spending on luxury.

Rolex Raises Gold Watch Prices Again
Super-rich clients remain undeterred from purchasing investment timepieces even while more middle class customers have stopped spending on luxury.

Revolutionary British Artist David Hockney Dies Aged 88
The iconic British painter who cast a revolutionary gaze across 20th-century art and became an inspiration to numerous designers, as well as a style icon in his own right, has died.

Revolutionary British Artist David Hockney Dies Aged 88
The iconic British painter who cast a revolutionary gaze across 20th-century art and became an inspiration to numerous designers, as well as a style icon in his own right, has died.

Menswear Designer Nigel Cabourn Dies at 77
Cabourn is best remembered for his takes on workwear and military-inspired design.

Menswear Designer Nigel Cabourn Dies at 77
Cabourn is best remembered for his takes on workwear and military-inspired design.