Hublot Taps Ex-Audemars Piguet Chief François-Henri Bennahmias as Consultant
The move, which was facilitated by Jean Arnault, comes as Hublot undergoes a repositioning in a bid to reignite sales.

On the final day of Milan Fashion Week, Giorgio Armani was remembered with an emotional sendoff at the Accademia di Brera, blending five decades of signature codes in an atmosphere of quiet reverence.

From the magnified volumes in Louise Trotter’s Bottega Veneta debut to Ferrari’s stripped-down minimalism, designers tested the limits of reduction and layering for Spring/Summer 2026. At Dolce & Gabbana, Hollywood parody collided with reality in the front row.

A closely watched Versace debut and a surprise exit at Sunnei marked the fourth day of Milan Fashion Week, reports Angelo Flaccavento.

Dario Vitale resurfaced long-lost depth and eroticism at the iconic Italian brand, triumphing over expectations for a muted show in the lead-up to a planned takeover by Prada Group, writes Robert Williams.

Simone Rizzo and Loris Messina, the founders of Milan’s Sunnei, announced their departure from the brand just after a farewell show in collaboration with Christie’s.

At Prada, Moschino and more, designers grappled with their own identities on the third day of Milan Fashion Week, writes Angelo Flaccavento.

If Simone Bellotti’s debut was faithful to Jil Sander, restraint was never an option at Fendi, setting up a day of stark contrasts at Milan Fashion Week, writes Angelo Flaccavento.

Simone Bellotti beautifully captures the essence of fashion’s ultimate purist, writes Tim Blanks.

A look book and a movie were all it took to propel Gucci back into the fashion conversation. But Demna already has his sights set on a February show inflected with ‘a new minimalism,’ the designer told Tim Blanks in an in-depth interview.

Gucci’s Demna and Diesel’s Glenn Martens — one beginning a brand reinvention, one already knee-deep — both hatched something new on the first day of Milan Fashion Week.

There were signs of fresh energy at London Fashion Week despite the market challenges facing the emerging designers who are its raison d’etre.

Designer Daniel Lee sampled the stylishness of musicians in his latest outing for the British megabrand, reports Tim Blanks.
The move, which was facilitated by Jean Arnault, comes as Hublot undergoes a repositioning in a bid to reignite sales.
The Italian cosmetics label expects to maintain its growth trajectory in 2026 after surpassing €1 billion ($1.12 billion) in wholesale revenues last year.
The move follows CFO Philippe Blondiaux’s decision to retire at the end of this year after more than 15 years at Chanel.
Pontegadea Inversiones SL acquired the 51-story One North Wacker in the city’s business district in one of the biggest US office deals this year.
The programme, now in its fifth year, reflect the US beauty giant’s commitment to the Indian market.
Jean-Marc Bellaiche will succeed outgoing Sander van der Laan as chief executive of the German beauty retailer.
The changes at the leggings maker come after a customer backlash over quality issues.
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