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.
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Neil Barrett’s Hybrids
The collection was a sharp, sophisticated consolidation of Barrett’s success, but its monochrome severity took its toll and the spectre of repetition reared its head.
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A Marni, a Child at Play
Francesco Risso created a sense of dreamy alt-reality at his latest outing for Marni, but there was a seriousness not just of play but of purpose to the collection.
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Marcelo Burlon's Cast of Streetwear Misfits
While the casting lifted the show to cinematic heights, Burlon’s take on the streetwear zeitgeist needs a refresh before it gets boring.
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Versace’s Youth Cults
The show didn’t feel like pandering to fashion’s new millennial frontier because there was enough of Versace’s traditional decadent quirk to provide counterbalance.
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At Emporio Armani, Velvety Sophistication
For all the talk of diversity, the collection was rather monotonous and revolved around an idea of elegance that seemed at odds with the metropolitan spirit of the brand.
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Precise Informality at Zegna
The impeccably tailored and gorgeously tactile collection could have used a dash of chaos.
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At Pitti, a Case for Creation
This season’s centrepiece, a show uniting Japanese designers Jun Takahashi and Takahiro Miyashita, made a compelling case for genuine creation in dull, hype-driven times, reports Angelo Flaccavento.
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Bobby Abley's Child Within
It’s difficult to picture Abley’s work forming the foundations of anyone’s wardrobe, but his latest collection certainly captured the eye — and the heart.
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A-Cold-Wall's Heavyweight Workwear
Samuel Ross was a long-time assistant of Virgil Abloh and it’s easy to see their shared sensibility, though the collection Ross showed today felt more sophisticated and sincere.
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MAN’s Gender-Neutral Generation
The collections of Art School, Rottingdean Bazaar and newcomer Stefan Cooke explored gender fluidity, the banality of clothes and the power of technology.
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Craig Green, King in London
At London’s tentpole show, staples took their place alongside militarily-precise utility wear and more mystical human tents — evidence that Green’s unique magic is opening out.
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Charles Jeffrey Grows Up
The designer stands out as a natural heir to past masters of the form because he so effectively balances clothing and concept.
The News in Brief
Dolce & Gabbana Beauty Grows Double Digits
The Italian cosmetics label expects to maintain its growth trajectory in 2026 after surpassing €1 billion ($1.12 billion) in wholesale revenues last year.
Chanel Extends Revamp as Fashion Head Pavlovsky Exits Board
The move follows CFO Philippe Blondiaux’s decision to retire at the end of this year after more than 15 years at Chanel.
Zara Billionaire Owner Ortega Buys $550 Million Chicago Tower
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.
Laani and Boldpurity Are Among This Year’s Estée Lauder, Nykaa Beauty&You Winners
The programme, now in its fifth year, reflect the US beauty giant’s commitment to the Indian market.
Douglas Group Names New CEO
Jean-Marc Bellaiche will succeed outgoing Sander van der Laan as chief executive of the German beauty retailer.
Lululemon Makes Changes to Fabric Team After See-Through Mishaps
The changes at the leggings maker come after a customer backlash over quality issues.
THG Lifts 2026 Profit Forecast on Nutrition Demand
The UK e-commerce platform, which owns Dermstore and Lookfantastic, forecast 2026 adjusted core profit above market expectations, driven by strong demand for its sports nutrition and supplements brand and favourable whey protein prices.