Lagos Fashion Week Continues to Flex its Pan-African Muscle
The buzzy Nigerian fashion event has attracted a cohort from across the continent, with designers from South Africa, Uganda and Morocco presenting their collections in the Nigerian city.
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Retail
Fast Retailing Names Francesco Risso Creative Director of GU
The former Marni creative director will also release a collaboration with Fast Retailing’s flagship brand, Uniqlo, later this year.
Media
Vogue Japan Announces New Head of Editorial Content
Kazumi Asamura Hayashi will take the helm later this month, marking a new chapter for Vogue Japan after a leadership transition at Condé Nast Japan.
Executive Briefings
The Executive Briefing: Saks in Crisis; The Battle for Lululemon; A Holiday Shopping Miracle
America’s largest department store operator is on the brink, Lululemon’s founder is making moves and GLP-1 pills promise to shake up fashion this year. Read on for your concise breakdown of November’s key developments from executive editor Brian Baskin.
Luxury
Givenchy Gets New CEO as LVMH Shuffles Maison’s Leadership
Long-time L’Oréal Executive Amadine Ohayon replaces Alessandro Valenti, who departs after just 18 months for a senior role at Christian Dior Couture.
Luxury
Luxury Fashion Is Rethinking Its Value to Shoppers
After years of raising prices with no corresponding bump in quality or creativity, the industry is being forced to rebuild its trust with shoppers, according to the BoF-McKinsey State of Fashion 2026.
Workplace & Talent
The Perfect Package: What It Takes to Be a Fashion Leader in 2026
After years of swinging between digital-first zeal and old-school operating models, fashion is landing on a more balanced executive profile.
Retail
Vestiaire Collective Co-Founder Exits
Fanny Moizant, who co-founded the luxury resale site with Sophie Hersan and Sébastien Fabre in 2009, announced her departure on LinkedIn on Monday, saying ‘it was not a decision I initiated.’
News & Analysis
The 10 Themes That Will Define the Fashion Agenda in the Year Ahead
From subdued consumer confidence to AI’s expanding role in business, The State of Fashion 2026 sets out the key challenges and opportunities shaping the industry in the year ahead.
Retail
Saks Global CEO Marc Metrick Steps Down
Executive chairman Richard Baker has been named his successor.
Retail
Lululemon Founder Nominates Three New Board Candidates
The athletic brand’s founder Chip Wilson is pushing for changes to the board before the company selects a new chief executive officer.
Beauty
Ronald Lauder Is Optimistic About 2026 but Worried About Mamdani
Billionaire cosmetics heir Ronald Lauder, 81, remains optimistic about 2026 expressing hope for solving problems and focusing on defeating incumbent Democrat Kathy Hochul in the New York governor’s race.
Beauty
Struggling Coty Names P&G Veteran as Interim CEO
Markus Strobel will replacing Sue Nabi, as the company faces pressure on its mass-market business and a steep share-price decline.
The News in Brief
Estée Lauder Raises Outlook, Buoyed by Perfume Demand
Demand for the US conglomerate’s luxury fragrance brands like Le Labo, Tom Ford and By Kilian offset weaker performance from its makeup and haircare divisions.
Bangladesh Sets Up Wage Board as Garment Worker Unrest Shuts Factories
Violent protests over pay levels forced the closure of more than 500 factories over the weekend.
Premium Skincare Brand Colorescience Names New CEO
Former Kiehl’s general manager John Reed will lead the label, which was acquired by Roundtable Healthcare Partners earlier this year.
Proya Third-Quarter Revenue Grows, Profit Dented by Marketing Spend
The Chinese beauty conglomerate’s revenue grew 29.8 percent in the latest quarter, but its profit decreased by double digits due to increased promotional expenses as it expands overseas.
Michael Kors Owner Capri Soars After Raising Annual Forecasts
Shares jumped after the group raised its annual revenue and profit forecasts and said it expected sales to return to growth.
Puma Sales Slow Less Than Expected as Anta Partnership Advances
The German sportswear business is attempting to reboot its brand appeal to better compete with larger rivals Adidas and Nike.
Indian Fashion Retailer Trent Jumps as Quarterly Profits, Sales Rise
The Tata Group-owned business beat expectations, shoring up confidence in its fashion business after a period of sluggish performance.