How the Paris Protests Are Impacting French Retailers

As the protests in Paris escalate, rioting and looting have erupted amid the chaos. Looters have targeted French storefronts, including Lacoste, the ⁠Galeries Lafayette department store, Louis Vuitton, Dior and Celine. The French government and law enforcement are still figuring out how to subdue the protesters. {Business of Fashion/paywalled}

Vogue Business Reveals Its Size Inclusivity Report

The Spring 2027 season had a slight 0.2% improvement in curve model representation compared to last season, according to Vogue Business’ Size Inclusivity Report. “Of 9,283 looks presented across 219 shows and presentations, 97.5% were straight-size (US 0-4), 2% were mid-size (US 6-12), and 0.5% were plus-size (US 14+),” the report revealed. London had the most size-inclusive runways, with 0.5% of looks being plus-size (down from 0.8% last season), while Milan had the least curve representation, with just 0.1% of looks being plus-size. The report credits fashion’s ongoing size regression to growing conservatism, the return of “heroin chic” aesthetics and consumers’ accelerated use of GLP-1. {Vogue Business/paywalled}

Patrick Ta Sues CVS

Patrick Ta Beauty (PTB) has accused CVS and distributor Akstrom Imports of marketing and selling unauthorized products bearing the PTB trademark in its stores. The beauty brand is suing the company and its supplier over trademark infringement and misleading advertising. PTB is asking for permanent injunctive relief, destruction of the marked goods and (an undisclosed amount of) monetary damages. {Beauty Independent/paywalled}

Why Brands Are Steering Away From Discounting Products

As major retailers and online marketplaces welcome heavy discounting as a way to draw in customers, the strategy has made it difficult for smaller brands that sell at full price to compete. At the Glossy & Modern Retail Leaders Dinner, a few fashion and beauty executives revealed they are actively moving away from year-round heavy discounting and training their customers to not expect marked-down products. Too much discounting is not a profitable business strategy, one of the fashion leaders said. Instead, brands should offer exclusive discounts to loyalty members. {Glossy/paywalled}

Mazarine Founder Buys Back Majority Stake

Paul-Emmanuel Reiffers, founder and chief executive officer of French creative consulting group Mazarine, has bought back a majority stake in his company from private equity backers. He now owns 86% of Mazarine. The financial terms of the deal were not revealed. Reiffers’ decision to regain ownership was driven by his desire to invest in global expansion. {WWD/paywalled}

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Trash and Vaudeville is looking for an Assistant Buyer / Retail Manager for our store at 96 East 7th Street in the East Village, NYC.

We are seeking a responsible, organized, and fashion-minded individual with a strong understanding of the Trash and Vaudeville aesthetic, our customers, and the alternative fashion market.

This position combines retail management with buying and merchandising responsibilities. The ideal candidate has a strong eye for fashion, understands our unique style and customer base, and can help select merchandise that reflects our brand while meeting customer wants, needs, and current trends.

Duties:

• Assist with buying, merchandise selection, wholesale reorders, and vendor communication
• Understand customer preferences, shopping habits, and fashion trends to help guide buying decisions
• Monitor sales, best sellers, and stock levels to identify reorders and new merchandise opportunities
• Coordinate with e-commerce operations, including uploading purchase orders and product listings
• Help identify new products and brands that align with the Trash and Vaudeville aesthetic
• Manage daily store operations, inventory control, merchandising, and stockroom organization
• Ensure merchandise is properly received, priced, tagged, displayed, and replenished
• Provide excellent customer service and communicate customer feedback and inventory needs to management
• Handle POS transactions, cash management, and opening/closing procedures
• Support store management and staff while maintaining an organized and efficient store environment

Qualifications:

• Previous experience in retail management, buying, merchandising, or inventory management
• Must be familiar with the Trash and Vaudeville look, style, and customer
• Strong knowledge of alternative fashion, apparel, shoes, and accessories
• A strong eye for merchandise selection, customer preferences, and emerging trends
• Wholesale buying, vendor relations, and Shopify experience are a plus
• Experience with POS systems and cash handling
• Organized, dependable, proactive, and detail-oriented
• Strong communication, multitasking, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work flexible days, including weekends and holidays
• Hands-on attitude and willingness to support all aspects of store operations

Being a team player with a positive attitude is essential!

Compensation: $24-$28/hr., 40 hr/week.

We are looking for someone who genuinely connects with the Trash and Vaudeville style and understands our customers.

Please feel free to include social media and/or any additional information about yourself that helps us get to know you better!

Contact: cassie@trashandvaudeville.com

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Fans of Netflix’s smash hit “KPop Demon Hunters” (“We’re going up, up, up!”) got to step into the world of HUNTR/X this weekend, thanks to an immersive pop-up experience from Netflix and Walmart, and produced by CNC Agency.

The HUNTR/X Night Market took over 45Grand in New York City on Oct. 10 and 11, inviting fans to celebrate Rumi, Mira and Zoey through interactive activations, photo opps, customized merch and seriously cute giveaways. The free experience was part of the brands’ “Let Your Inner HUNTR/X Shine” campaign, bringing the fan-favorite characters into the real world.

Fans stopped by the Hunters’ Charm Bar, presented by Mattel, to personalize a “KPop Demon Hunters” keychain with additional charms for their event tote. At the Smile Studio, presented by Colgate, a neon-lined photo booth let fans show off their best pop star smiles and take home printed photo strips to adorn their homes.

And of course, it wouldn’t be an NYC pop-up without snacks. Shin Ramyun After Dark, presented by Nongshim, served “KPop Demon Hunters” Shin Ramyun with custom-wrapped chopsticks and special toppings. Nearby, attendees played arcade-style games and scored giveaways alongside a wall of plush Derpy Tigers.

The pop-up also brought a TikTok favorite into the mix to help fans embrace their inner pop star. Posing coach and portrait photographer David Suh made surprise appearances to offer select attendees hands-on coaching inspired by HUNTR/X’s confident vibe.

The event offered fans an opportunity to celebrate their favorite characters with friends and family, but Walmart’s “KPop Demon Hunters” collection makes it possible to bring that fandom home. The retailer offers themed products and gear for fans looking to bring a little HUNTR/X energy into their everyday lives — and homes.

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This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys fashion, understands online selling, and is comfortable balancing customer outreach with detailed administrative work.

Responsibilities
● Manage and grow our Faire business, including product listings, promotions, customer outreach, and order follow-up.
● Maintain our RangeMe profiles, present products to potential retail buyers, and track outreach and responses.
● Support TikTok Shop sales through product listings, promotions, content coordination, and creator or affiliate outreach.
● Assist the owner with buyer communication, sales follow-ups, sample coordination, and order tracking.
● Keep product information, pricing, customer records, and sales reports organized and accurate.
● Help prepare line sheets, product presentations, and other sales materials.

What we’re looking for
● Experience with e-commerce, wholesale sales, or sales support.
● Hands-on experience with Faire, RangeMe, and/or TikTok Shop; experience across multiple platforms is strongly preferred.
● Strong written communication and follow-through.
● Excellent organization, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
● Someone who takes initiative, works independently, and follows opportunities through to completion.
● An interest in fashion accessories, beauty, or wellness.

Additional skills that are a plus
● Excel skills, including maintaining spreadsheets, pricing sheets, and sales reports.
● Canva, Adobe Photoshop, or other graphic design tools.
● Experience creating line sheets, editing product images, or preparing social media content.

To apply
Please send your résumé and a brief note describing your experience with Faire, RangeMe, TikTok Shop, and sales support. Include examples of sales results, accounts you have managed, or graphic work, if available.  

Please email resumes to Bindya@BindyaNY.com

Do you believe great design can change the way people feel?

Born in Toulouse, France, Anne & Valentin creates eyewear for people—not trends. Every collection is the result of a constant dialogue between architecture, art, color and personality. Today, the brand is represented in the world’s finest independent optical boutiques and is recognized as one of the most distinctive names in designer eyewear.

Ramassia Inc., the exclusive North American distributor of Anne & Valentin, is looking for a passionate Brand Ambassador to represent the brand throughout Washington, Oregon, Montana, Idaho, Wyoming, Colorado, North Dakota, South Dakota, and the Canadian provinces of British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba.

This is much more than a sales position. We are looking for someone who enjoys meeting inspiring people, building meaningful relationships, telling great stories, and representing a brand with authenticity and enthusiasm.

Your mission

• Develop and strengthen relationships with our established network of independent optical partners.
• Become a true Anne & Valentin ambassador by sharing the brand’s philosophy, design culture and collections.
• Identify and develop carefully selected new accounts that align with the brand.
• Organize trunk shows, events and product presentations.
• Maintain CRM records and report on territory activity.
• Participate in training sessions, meetings and seasonal launches.

Who you are

• Passionate about design, fashion and creativity.
• A natural relationship builder with excellent communication skills.
• Self-motivated, organized and comfortable working independently.
• Comfortable with extensive travel throughout your territory.
• Previous experience in luxury sales is preferred; optical industry experience is a plus.
• Opticians are encouraged to apply.

If you are looking to represent one of the most respected independent eyewear brands in the world while working with a passionate and supportive team, we would love to hear from you.

Please send your résumé and a short cover letter to ramassia@gmail.com.

@anneetvalentin

Maria Grazia Chiuri’s Return to Fendi

In an interview with WWD, Maria Grazia Chiuri reflects on her return to Fendi as chief creative officer and says her three decades away have given her fresh eyes on the Roman house where she began her career. On her first U.S. visit in the role, she is relaunching the archival Croissant handbag in a larger size and drawing on the house’s history of experimentation. The designer also shared her focus on collaboration over individual ego and her work running a historic Rome theater her family restored. {WWD/paywalled}

How Fashion Labels Are Democratizing Runway Shows

Telfar staged its first Paris Fashion Week show in Brooklyn, seating the first 350 customers in line while a Paris audience watched by livestream. The stunt is part of a wider shift, with H&M, Victoria’s Secret and Damson Madder admitting more shoppers or small creators to their events. Brands are also releasing documentaries, interactive films and short dramas around their collections. {Business of Fashion/paywalled}

Ralph Lauren Links Executive Pay to AI Progress

Ralph Lauren has removed environmental and social targets from the plan that determines its top executives’ yearly bonuses and replaced them with artificial intelligence goals. Instead, the company notes sustainability work is now part of everyday operations. About 12% of S&P 500 companies disclosed such goals this year, up from 5% in 2024, but only 2% of public companies overall have done so. {Reuters/paywalled}

Brunello Cucinelli Raises Outlook After Strong Q3

Brunello Cucinelli reported double-digit third-quarter revenue growth that topped forecasts, standing out in a luxury market still weighed down by weak demand. The Italian label now expects roughly 12% sales growth this year, up from its prior outlook of 10% to 11%, and projects about 10% growth in 2027. {Brunello Cucinelli}

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ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE
New York, NY | Hybrid

ABOUT ROOMS
ROOMS is a multi-brand womenswear showroom based in SoHo, New York, representing a curated portfolio of contemporary fashion brands from the U.S. and around the world.

We work with boutiques across the country, connecting buyers with brands we believe have something special to bring to the market.

Built from years of experience as buyers, retailers, and wholesale partners, ROOMS is a relationship-driven business with an ambitious, entrepreneurial team. We love our brands, care about great product, thoughtful distribution, strong relationships, and doing the details well.

We’re looking for an experienced Account Executive to join our team and grow our boutique business.

THE ROLE
You’ll manage and grow an established portfolio of boutique (specialty retailer) accounts while developing new business across the U.S.

This is a role for someone who loves sales and knows the boutique landscape – someone who gets excited about opening a great new account, growing a buyer season after season, and figuring out exactly which collection belongs in which store.

The day-to-day changes with the season. You might be selling appointments in our SoHo showroom, calling buyers, analyzing business, researching new stores, planning a road trip, following up after market, or traveling to a trade show.

You’ll have ownership of your accounts and collections, clear sales goals, and significant opportunity to grow your business – and your commission along with it.

Success in this role is measured by revenue growth, new account acquisition, growth within existing accounts, retention, and sales conversion.

WHAT YOU’LL DO
• Manage and grow an existing portfolio of boutique accounts.
• Develop new business and maintain a strong pipeline of prospective accounts.
• Leverage existing buyer relationships to generate opportunities while continually building new ones.
• Build long-term relationships with boutique buyers and understand their customer, aesthetic, price point, and merchandising needs.
• Grow existing accounts across brands, categories, and seasons.
• Drive repeat business and long-term account retention.
• Develop thoughtful distribution strategies with a focus on the right doors in key cities and regions.
• Maintain brand integrity as you grow distribution.
• Create seasonal and monthly sales plans and analyze brand and account performance.
• Review selling reports to identify opportunities and drive additional business.
• Manage and track buyer outreach, appointments, pipeline, and forecasts.
• Find creative ways to reach new buyers and reactivate past accounts.
• Plan and execute road appointments
• Sell from our SoHo showroom and at markets, trade shows, road appointments, and virtual appointments.
• Share buyer feedback, competitive insights, and market trends with the team.
• Consistently work toward and exceed sales goals.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
• 3+ years of wholesale fashion sales experience in the women’s contemporary market.
• Established relationships with boutique buyers throughout the U.S.
• Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales goals.
• Strong understanding of wholesale buying cycles and seasonal markets.
• Excellent relationship-building, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple brands and priorities at once.
• Entrepreneurial and resourceful—you don’t wait for someone else to find the opportunity.
• Strong eye for product and an understanding of thoughtful brand distribution.
• Comfortable working independently while communicating closely with the larger team.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel for road appointments, markets, and trade shows.
• Ability to carry sample suitcases weighing approximately 25–30 lbs.
• Previous multi-brand showroom experience and familiarity with JOOR, NuORDER, and Seladex are a plus.

LIFE AT ROOMS
Our showroom is a loft in the heart of SoHo. We’re a close team, and everyone has the opportunity to make an impact.

The role is hybrid: typically two days per week in the showroom and three days working from home, with more showroom time during market.

Market is fast-paced – buyer appointments, new collections, trade shows, road trips and following up. We work hard, help each other when things get busy, celebrate the wins, and genuinely enjoy the relationships we’ve built in this industry.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
• Base + Commission
• Performance-based commission with significant earning potential
• Company healthcare plan with 50% of the premium covered, or equivalent healthcare stipend
• 100% employer-paid dental insurance
• 401(k) eligibility after one year with company match up to 3%
• 15 days paid time off, plus company-observed holidays
• Professional development opportunities, including attendance at industry events

HOW TO APPLY
We’d rather get a sense of who you are than read another generic cover letter.

Please email your resume and a 60–90 second video telling us why you’d be a great fit for ROOMS to jobs@roomsshowroom.com with the subject line “Account Executive Application.”

Only applications that include both will be considered.

We can’t wait to meet you.

@roomsshowroom

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For our Weekly Drop Watch column, Fashionista scours the market to curate the most noteworthy releases from our favorite fashion and beauty brands. Keep scrolling for this week’s highlights.

Fashion Launches

Adanola x Hailey Bieber

British activewear brand Adanola tapped Hailey Bieber for a ballet-inspired collab. The 23-piece collection melds Bieber’s “personal take on dancewear” with “Adanola’s versatile approach to movement,” spanning boleros, trousers, leg warmers, yoga pants, knits, outerwear and more. “For this collaboration with Adanola, I wanted to build a collection that moves seamlessly from workout wear to streetwear,” Bieber said via a press release. “I’ve always loved how the brand approaches activewear, so bringing this idea to life with them felt like a natural fit. A few of the pieces, and the campaign itself, are inspired by my years of dancing, specifically ballet.” Shop the collab at adanola.com.

Ganni x Lululemon

Another exciting new activewear collab this week came courtesy of Ganni and Lululemon: The Copenhagen-based fashion label and Canadian leggings purveyor joined forces on a collection “inspired by their shared belief in the joy of movement.” With 22 styles across women’s, accessories and footwear, the collection goes all in on Ganni’s signature leopard print and incorporates ’80s dance vibes. The accompanying campaign features actor Jennifer Beals (of on-theme “Flashdance” fame) and singer and dancer Mette. Shop the collection at lululemon.com and ganni.com.

Ugg x JW Anderson

Ugg enlisted JW Anderson to reinterpret its classic styles through the label’s “distinctive design perspective.” Available in three colorways personally selected by Anderson — Chestnut, Khaki and Orange — the shearling-lined boots and clogs retail for $400 and $300, respectively, at ugg.com.

Madhappy x Lucky Brand

Lucky Brand teamed up with Los Angeles-based label Madhappy for a denim collab featuring vintage-inspired boyfriend jeans, distressed low-rise bootcuts and denim shorts alongside hoodies and zip jackets. The collection drops on madhappy.com and at Madhappy shops on Friday.

Dévé x Rùadh

Fashion label Rùadh teamed up with U.K.-based demi-fine jewelry brand Dévé on a jewelry capsule that marks the former brand’s first ever collaboration. Inspired by Art Deco modernism, the collection features eight sculptural pieces. Shop them at ruadh.com.

Jenni Kayne Debuts Denim

California lifestyle brand Jenni Kayne debuted its first denim collection this week. Designed to complete the Jenni Kayne wardrobe, the launch introduces three silhouettes: the Malibu Canyon Crop, Ojai Straight, and Topanga Wide Leg, all in unbleached, undyed fabric (indigo colorways will follow in the coming year). All three styles retail for $265 and are available in sizes 24–31, exclusively at Jenni Kayne stores and online at jennikayne.com.

Aurate x Molly Dickson

Jewelry brand Aurate partnered with celebrity stylist Molly Dickson on a limited-edition jewelry capsule. Dickson, whose client list includes Lana Del Rey, Sadie Sink, Camila Mendes, Sydney Sweeney and Mckenna Grace, is a lover of Georgian-era jewelry, and so the collab features a mix of high and low, with vintage inspiration sprinkled in. The 26-piece lineup is priced between $150 and $2,000 and is available at aurate.com.

Beauty Launches

Danessa Myricks Drops New Palette

Danessa Myricks introduced Lightwork VIII Freedom Palette ($132), a limited-edition, 18-shade magnetic, stackable and customizable eye and face palette inspired by “the iconic terrains and surreal atmospheres Danessa has encountered while traveling the world.” The palette spans 18 shades and seven distinct finishes. Shop it at danessamyricksbeauty.com and sephora.com.

Paula’s Choice Launches Pimple Patches

Skin-care brand Paula’s Choice introduced Clear Quick Rescue Blemish Patches ($14) featuring patent-pending brush-on technology, meaning each patch is coated with a blend of “microbiome-supporting actives and botanical extracts, maximizing ingredient contact with skin for superior efficacy.” The patches are also designed to be ultra-thin and skin-like, and are clinically proven to reduce blemish size and redness in one hour, according to the brand’s claims. Shop them at paualschoice.com.

The Ordinary’s Multi-Tasking Lip Treatment

The Ordinary dropped a new lip product, the HA + Asiaticoside Lip Treatment ($10), which is described as a “multi-active formulation contain[ing] lip-specific technologies that address signs of aging on the lips such as dryness, roughness, fine lines, as well as a loss of volume and definition,” in a press release. Shop it at ulta.com.

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“There is a growing market for budget-friendly alternatives to high-end products generally, and in the jewelry industry specifically, lookalikes can be manufactured quickly and at a fraction of the cost of the originals,” explains Kristin Grant, patent attorney and founder of Grant Attorneys at Law PLLC, specialists in business and intellectual property law.

Significantly, dupes are different from fakes. Dupes are a more affordable look-a-like product, while a fake is an illegal replica that copies a brand’s trademarks. The former is technically legal in the United States, providing a loophole for competing businesses to take advantage of.

“Certain elements of jewelry designs can be difficult to protect which may, in some instances, leave room for a third party drawing inspiration from an original piece to argue that the elements that were copied were not protectable,” says Grant. It’s this loophole that many jewelers are currently trying to close, arguing that unique creations should have more protection under the law. 

Several brands are currently in the midst of legal battles regarding intellectual property, copyright protection and design infringement. In February 2026, David Yurman filed a federal copyright infringement lawsuit in New York against TJX Companies, the parent company of T.J. Maxx and Marshalls, claiming it was selling jewelry “virtually indistinguishable” from its federally registered twisted cable designs. The same month, New York-based luxury jeweler Foundrae filed a copyright infringement lawsuit against Pandora, alleging the latter’s “Talisman” collection copies the exact visual expression, selection and arrangement of its own signature medallions. Both cases are currently ongoing. 

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They’re just two examples of recent high-profile copyright disputes, but many jewelers face a constant battle to protect their work and creativity from retailers, other jewelry brands and anonymous traders on platforms like TikTok and Instagram.

“At a certain point, confronting copies starts to feel like fighting a hydra: Cut off one head and two more appear,” says independent jewelry designer Polly Wales. “Reporting listings, sending letters, contemplating legal action — it can become a second job very quickly, and a profoundly uncreative one.”

The Legal Route

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There are several existing legal avenues jewelers can go down to protect their work. First is copyright protection, “the most accessible means of protecting jewelry designs,” according to Grant, which is also relatively inexpensive. Copyright can be applied to original artistic or expressive works, although common elements and shapes (like stars or hearts) are not protected and neither are purely functional aspects of a piece. This means that a “design that comprises an original combination of common elements may receive protection as a whole, but that protection may be relatively thin,” explains Grant. 

For the ornamental design of a piece, a design patent might offer “stronger protection,” she advises. But these can be quite costly, and ideally the application should be made “before the piece is publicly disclosed.” They also do not protect functional aspects of a jewelry item, like a novel locking mechanism or the method of making it, which would require a separate utility patent.

There’s also “trade dress protection,” which is applied to the overall appearance of a product, which consumers then associate with a specific brand. However, this association can be “tricky to establish,” says Grant. She also recommends ensuring there are written agreements with manufacturers that address ownership of designs, files and molds in order to reduce risk. 

New York-based jeweler Ray Griffiths went down the copyrighting route, and trademarked his Crownwork technique in 2014. He developed it after years of restoring antique jewelry and becoming “enamored with the grid pattern” often found underneath old crowns and tiaras. 

He met a “very knowledgeable trademark lawyer” at a trade show, who told him his look was distinctive and authentic, and that he should protect it with a trademark. “It took around three years, but it proved to be very good advice and it has protected our brand ever since,” says Griffiths. 

The Creative Route

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Another option is to create fundamentally unique, handmade designs that a mass-market brand wouldn’t have the tools or time to replicate. 

“The very thing that makes our work difficult to copy at scale is also what makes it ours: it misbehaves,” says Wales, who makes handmade jewelry using a signature Cast-Not-Set technique that involves throwing gemstones into molten gold to create one-of-a-kind pieces.

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“Cast-Not-Set has limitations and variables built into the process,” she says. “Molten gold and gemstones don’t behave like pixels. You can imitate the silhouette of a piece, but reproducing the particular accidents, textures, colors and relationships between stones is another matter entirely.” 

However, despite their complexity, her popular designs are often copied — and sometimes by fellow independents. But for Wales, ultimately, the “answer to a dearth of creativity is more creativity. We’d rather put our energy into making the next thing than obsessing over someone making a lesser version of the last one.”

Also frequently duped is Los Angeles-based jewelry brand Spinelli Kilcollin, whose signature rings are instantly recognizable. Its co-founders, Yves Spinelli and Dwyer Kilcollin, recently introduced their own tongue-in-cheek response to dupe culture. They started an amnesty, opening a  “Trade-In Bar” in their stores where customers can hand in their imitations and receive a $50 credit towards purchasing an authentic piece. The dupes are then displayed in store for all to see. 

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The co-founders have decided to take a more philosophical attitude to dupe culture – and recognise the opportunities it presents for their own brand building. “When people post dupes of our rings, they always tag or reference some version of #spinellidupe, which shows the value of our creations and brand,” says Spinelli. “Social media obviously spreads this more quickly. I don’t see it as bad, and I don’t ever want someone to feel bad wearing a copy. It actually says that there’s a whole group of people who want to wear our designs that we are unable to serve.”

Advice for Designers

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His advice to other designers and brands is to “not to get too emotional or spend time chasing this stuff. Let it motivate you to try to reach higher and embrace and share the value of your work and your brand.”

For Griffiths, the best way to protect your creative IP is to “own it in every way possible. A trademark is very important, but it needs to go hand in hand with a creative vision and journey,” he says.  Conversations with clients are also important. “If people understand your creative philosophy, they connect the designs with you, and dupes lose their value,” he says.

Griffiths also advises other independent jewelers to “create a look that’s not borrowed from anyone else and develop your own signature style, because that is something that can never be copied.” Finally, he recommends getting “a good IP lawyer who won’t take no for an answer.”

Constantly battling dupes can be lengthy and frustrating, however. Faceless businesses peddling imitation designs via social media can pop up and disappear over night, and reporting listings, sending letters and contemplating legal action is exhausting for smaller jewelers.

“There may be room to do more,” says Grant of the U.S. legal system. “Pursuing anonymous online sellers can be slow and costly, and further measures that make sellers easier to identify and platforms quicker to respond could be helpful.”

The current swath of legal cases moving through the courts may move the needle, she adds. “Rulings favorable to the plaintiffs could encourage major brands and retailers to review designs and sourcing more carefully.” However, “these rulings may have a more limited effect on anonymous online sellers, who can be difficult to locate and hold accountable.”

Ultimately, there is still a long way to go to tamp down on dupe culture in the jewelry industry. “We haven’t found a satisfying way to protect everything we make through IP law, and there are limits to what those protections can accomplish,” says Wales. Like Griffiths, for her the best protection is to “develop a point of view so particular that copying the product isn’t enough.” She also advises always looking forwards: “If somebody is copying where you’ve already been, give them the impossible job of catching up with where you’re going.”

“My vision for Alexander McQueen was grounded in the interplay between raw, visceral, human beauty and the precision and rigor at the heart of the House,” McGirr said in a press statement. “I am incredibly proud of the progressive energy we cultivated as a team, anchoring our creativity in contemporary culture, and seeing it resonate with the most forthright, expressive figures across art, music, cinema and more. I leave with profound gratitude for the dedication of the studio and atelier, and craftspeople. I look forward to my next chapter and wish the House every success.”

The Dublin-born designer joined the Kering-owned label in 2023 as Sarah Burton’s successor. Since his debut Fall 2024 collection, McGirr has honored McQueen’s signatures, including sharp tailoring and eerie romanticism (he brought back the beloved skull scarf), while adding a punkish, youthful attitude. Unbeknownst to us all, he presented his final collection for the brand in September 2026 during Paris Fashion Week for the Spring 2027 season.

“I want to thank Seán personally for everything he has brought to Alexander McQueen,” Gianfranco D’Attis, president and CEO of Alexander McQueen, said in a press statement. “Over the past three years, he has approached the House with great respect for its history while expressing his own vision. His talent and passion have helped us reconnect Alexander McQueen with London, its culture and its extraordinary creative energy. I am deeply grateful to Seán and to the teams for their commitment, creativity and contribution to the House,”

McGirr joins a growing list designers exiting top luxury houses recently, including Leoni leaving Calvin Klein, Ib Kamara parting ways with Off-White, Julien Dossena out at Rabanne (now helmed by Olivier Rousteing), among others.

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Public Clothing Co. Acquires Mansur Gavriel

Derek Lam-parent Public Clothing Co. has fully acquired the accessories brand Mansur Gavriel. The financial terms have not been revealed.  Dan Shamdasani, founder and chief executive officer of Public Clothing Co., told WWD that he was drawn to Mansur Gavriel’s strong brand identity, loyal customer following and its direct-to-consumer business strategy. Rachel Mansur and Floriana Gavriel, Mansur Gavriel’s co-founders and creative directors, are still discussing whether they will remain at the brand. {WWD/paywalled}

Why Brands Are Pulling From the Archives For Design Inspiration

Brands like Banana Republic, Express and Vera Bradley have dug into their archives for design inspiration for new collections. The approach is to cater to younger shoppers (especially Gen Z), who are drawn to “nostalgic” aesthetics and want pieces they can’t find at other mass-market brands. However, brands must also challenge themselves not to be too self-referential: They still have to create product that’s relevant and pushes the label forward. {Modern Retail/paywalled}

How Fashion Can Improve Its Auditing System

Fashion’s multi-billion-dollar auditing industry is facing immense pressure thanks to tighter legislation. However, auditors got candid with Vogue Business that the fashion industry needs to improve the auditing system: Challenges auditors face include a lack of nuance in an infamously structured framework, companies overrelying on auditing and little to no remediation efforts between brands and suppliers. As a way to address these gaps, auditors recommend initiatives like implementing community-based monitoring and brands forming direct relationships with suppliers (compared to communicating through a third party) to build mutual trust. {Vogue Business/paywalled}

Bruno Pavslovsky Steps Down From the Board of Chanel Limited

Bruno Pavslovsky has resigned from the board of Chanel Limited, effective immediately. He will continue in his role as president of fashion at Chanel and president of Chanel SAS. Pavslovsky’s resignation is the latest development in a broader strategy to revamp the company’s governance: “This latest move marks the completion of the board’s evolution towards a composition of independent directors, bringing diverse external expertise and perspectives, while retaining executive representation through the global executive chairman and global chief executive officer,” a Chanel spokesperson said in a statement. {WWD/paywalled}

Richemont and Signet Eye Buying De Beers

Luxury conglomerate Richemont and U.S. retailer Signet are reportedly in talks with Global Diamond Consortium to bid on buying De Beers, according to a group of anonymous sources with intel on the matter. It’s not been revealed how large a stake Richemont and Signet are discussing taking, nor for how much. Neither GDC, Richemont or Signet have commented on the matter. {Business of Fashion/paywalled}

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“I want to thank Veronica for her creative vision, commitment and partnership over the past two years,” said David Savman, global brand president of Calvin Klein, in a press statement. “Reintroducing Collection was a significant milestone for Calvin Klein, and Veronica’s exceptional talent and fresh perspective on Calvin’s iconic design codes helped build meaningful momentum for Collection. Collection remains an important part of our brand, we are excited by the progress to date and look forward to its continued evolution.”

Calvin Klein brought Leoni on as creative director of Calvin Klein Collection — the brand’s luxury tier — in May 2024. She oversaw the men’s and women’s ready-to-wear lines and worked to strengthen Calvin Klein’s cultural relevance through red carpet placements and online buzz. Her appointment made her the first woman to hold the esteemed role, and her debut Fall 2025 New York Fashion Week show also marked the American house’s return to the runway. Leoni presented her fourth and final collection in September 2026 for the Spring 2027 season.

Leoni now joins the ranks of Anthony Vaccarello, Ib Kamara, Julien Dossena, Mark Thomas, Nicolas Di Felice and Seán McGirr as another high-profile designer up for hire.

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‘Tis (almost!) the season for toasty hot cocoa, apple cider donuts and prepping your holiday gifting game plans. It’s never too early to start browsing for that perfect present, especially when your shopping list includes at least one oh-so stylish giftee that seems to have everything. Vanilla-scented candles and lavender soap sets won’t exactly cut it, but a thoughtfully-designed handbag is always a welcome addition to any closet. Whether you’re searching for a certified fashionista (sorry, had to) or an on-the-go workaholic, there’s a Coach bag for every name on your holiday list.

The Brooklyn bag — a slouchy carryall tote — is a viral favorite for its spacious interior and minimalist silhouette. With a magnetic snap closure, the design is available in four sizes (26, 28, 34 and 39), making it a particularly fitting gift for any lifestyle. The Brooklyn 28 easily holds all of your everyday essentials, while the 39 allows wearers to schlep everything from a laptop to a grocery haul in style. Beyond its functionality, the Brooklyn also comes in fashion-forward colorways and textures, such as a delicious dark cherry hue, a chocolatey suede variant and a sleek black leather option. If the open-concept bag isn’t quite your giftee’s style, please direct your attention to the Pillow Brooklyn: It offers the same roomy storage, just with a zipper closure (and, naturally, a pillow-soft feel).

Thanks to its timeless silhouette inspired by an archival 1970s design, Coach’s Tabby is the ultimate plus-one to any holiday soirée. As one of the label’s most iconic styles, Tabby stands apart for its instantly recognizable design and its surprisingly spacious compartments. Suede fans can enjoy the textural material in a quilted espresso brown or an eye-catching magenta, while leather enthusiasts can snag a durable pebbled finish in chalky white or classic black. Regardless of whether your “Nice” list includes maximalists or minimalists, you can’t go wrong with gifting a Tabby bag this season.

If you’re searching for more compact (but equally chic) designs, meet Coach’s Teri and Nolita. Teri is a go-to style for a night out on the town, thanks to its zip-closure top, seamless organization and versatile straps. The Nolita — a shoulder bag that doubles as a wristlet — is also deceptively bite-sized. It easily stores your keys, cards, phone and multiple lip glosses. There’s a colorway for every closet, including Teri’s blush pink, deep blue or inky black. Plus, animal print connoisseurs will love both styles’ leopard-print haircalf or embossed crocodile patterns.

Ahead, we’ve rounded up the best bags for anyone on your holiday gifting list.

Coach Brooklyn Shoulder Bag 39, $495, available here

Coach Brooklyn Shoulder Bag 34, $395, available here

Coach Brooklyn Shoulder Bag 34, $395, available here

Coach Pillow Brooklyn Shoulder Bag 34, $495, available here

Coach Tabby Shoulder Bag 20, $375, available here

Coach Tabby Shoulder Bag 20, $375, available here

Coach Tabby Shoulder Bag 26 With Pillow Quilting, $575, available here

Coach Tabby Shoulder Bag 26, $475, available here

Coach Tabby Shoulder Bag 26 With Quilting, $575, available here

Coach Soft Teri Shoulder Bag, $219, available here

Coach Nolita 19, $129, available here

Coach Nolita 19 In Haircalf With Leopard Print, $129, available here

Coach Tabby Shoulder Bag 26 With Quilting, $575, available here

Coach Teri Shoulder Bag With Quilting, $219, available here

Coach Teri Shoulder Bag, $219, available here

Step aside, “anti-aging” — “longevity” has come for the beauty industry.

In recent years, consumers have increasingly prioritized healthy aging over age prevention. In response, beauty brands are adding NAD+ (nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide) to their formulations. The molecule is found in every cell in the body. It supplies cellular energy, which then boosts functions like DNA repair and skin barrier strengthening. 

NAD+ products have most popularly been used in the wellness space through supplements and IV drips. Because the molecule is so large, it’s easier to reap its benefits when ingested than when applied topically (say, through creams or serums).  According to research, oral NAD+ precursors may help increase NAD+ levels in the body, which plays a role in cellular energy production and repair.

Yet demand for longevity-focused products — topical skin-care formulas targeting cellular and molecular health — is rising, according to McKinsey & Company’s 2025 Future of Wellness report. As a result, more skin-care labels are formulating topical products with NAD+. For example, in February, Nakery Beauty launched a Methylene Blue- and NAD+-powered night cream; and last month, Noble Panacea unveiled the RetiNAD+ Renewal Booster, an intensive serum booster that works to visibly smooth, firm and plump skin. 

When NAD+ is incorporated into skin-care products, it activates the skin’s own repair process, which helps with DNA recovery, firmness retention and inflammation reduction. “Like collagen, NAD+ naturally declines with age,” says Dr. Natacha Bonjout, French pharmaceutical doctor, cosmetic chemist and founder of Bonjout Beauty. “As those levels decrease, skin becomes less resilient, repairs itself more slowly and visible signs of aging become more apparent.”  

So what’s the secret to getting NAD+ benefits through topical application, even though the molecule is so large that it doesn’t readily penetrate skin? Brands use precursors, or smaller building blocks that can create NAD+. The most popular of these are niacinamide (a vitamin B derivative) and nicotinamide mononucleotide (NMN), says Dr. Kseniya Kobets, board-certified dermatologist and director of Cosmetic Dermatology at Montefiore Einstein Advanced Care. These precursors can not only help increase NAD+ levels in the body, but also have considerable clinical data demonstrating benefits for skin-barrier function, hyperpigmentation, inflammation and signs of photoaging, Dr. Kobets adds. 

When shopping for NAD+ (or precursor, NAD+-promoting) products, consumers should keep in mind that it’s one of the best-tolerated ingredients on the market, according to Nakery Founder and Licensed Esthetician Liz Folce. It typically performs well on all skin types (oily, dry and combination), stages and tones. Folce adds that medical clearance to use topical NAD+ is generally only needed for people with serious skin conditions, such as eczema flares, rosacea or a compromised barrier. (But you should always check with your dermatologist if you aren’t sure.)

Product-wise, NAD+ can be used in a range of formulations, including in moisturizers, serums and peels, says Ron Robinson, a cosmetic chemist and the founder of skin-care brand BeautyStat. Experts especially recommend night treatments for applying the ingredient, since it targets skin repair and barrier strengthening. “Your skin does its heaviest repair work overnight, so that evening application is non-negotiable,” Folce explains. 

Related: Buzzy Beauty Ingredient of the Moment: Magnesium

How often to apply NAD+ products depends on a consumer’s individual routine: If a user has an active (like retinoids and vitamin C)- or exfoliant acid (such as glycolic or lactic)-heavy routine, then it’s best to apply NAD+ products once or twice a week, according to the experts we consulted. The user should alternate between NAD+ products one day and acid-backed products the other, so skin isn’t overloaded with too many active ingredients at once. Conversely, consumers with gentler, non-active or exfoliant-heavy routines can use NAD+ once or twice daily, Folce says. 

Though NAD+ isn’t a brand-new discovery, it remains less well known than other topical ingredients like vitamin C or niacinamide: Scientists first discovered NAD+ in the early 20th century through fermentation studies. Over the years, experts have expanded their research to explore how NAD+ can support age-related, long-term health. In 2015, Elysium Health was among the first companies to release commercial NAD+ supplements (focusing on ingestibles). 

To date, significantly more research exists on administering NAD+ through direct ingestive methods like supplements and IV drips than on topical use. “There is extensive scientific literature on NAD+ biology, aging, mitochondrial function and NAD+ precursors, but that should not be confused with clinical trials of intact NAD+ applied to human skin,” Dr. Kobets says. “The human topical clinical evidence for intact NAD+ itself is extremely limited.” 

That’s why she strongly recommends NAD+-supporting niacinamide. She says the precursor ingredient is inexpensive, well-tolerated, yields the same benefits as NAD+ and has more clinical research behind it. She believes that intact NAD+ products need more human clinical data to prove their effectiveness. 

Dr. Bonjout agrees that the scientific literature around NAD+ is still emerging and needs more data. She also cautions shoppers to read the product formulas carefully, as some brands will use NAD+ as a buzzword despite the formulation containing ingredients like humectants, peptides or antioxidants that can independently improve skin health and appearance. 

“This is still an evolving category,” Dr. Bonjout says. “The science is exciting, but we are still learning how to best formulate and deliver these molecules effectively into the skin.”

But the newness is also what makes NAD+ so exciting, Folce says. “The broader cellular science behind NAD+ and aging is extremely well-established…the topical delivery is just the newest frontier. And that’s actually exciting to me, because we’re getting in early on something the science is only going to continue to validate.”

Ahead, we’ve compiled the best topically applied NAD+ (and precursor!) products to shop.

Bonjout La Cream, $170, available here

Numbuzin No. 9 NAD Bio Lifting Essence, $29, available here

Haruharu Wonder Black Rice Probiotics 2% NAD+ Serum Mist, $20, available here

Augustinus Bader The Elixir, $550, available here

Goop Youth-Boost NAD+ Peptide Rich Cream, $105, available here

Dime Dewy Recovery Mask, $42, available here

Bliss Pro NAD+ Peptide Serum, $38, available here

Noble Panacea RetiNAD+ Renewal Booster, $240, available here

Alo Bio NAD+ Recovery Eye Mask, $55, available here

BeautyStat Universal Triple Action Daily Peel, $19, available here

Nakery Beauty SkinRecovery Night Shift High Dose Concentrate Gravity Reset, $44, available here

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Kickstarter Forms Fashion Advisory Board

Kickstarter has named five fashion figures to a new advisory board aimed at helping independent designers. The members include Raul Lopez of Luar, Brandon Blackwood, Hillary Taymour of Collina Strada, Recho Omondi of The Cutting Room Floor and stylist Milton Dixon III. Through the end of 2026, they will offer guidance to creators and promote their work, and point them to the company’s $1 million Culture Fund. The fund contributes directly to live Kickstarter campaigns, and backs independent projects in art, fashion, film and music. {Fashionista Inbox}

Megan Thee Stallion Signs Onto Gymshark

Gymshark has signed rapper Megan Thee Stallion as its first celebrity ambassador in a multi-year partnership. “Megan is living proof of something we’ve believed since the beginning: that confidence is built,” said Gymshark’s Chief Commercial Officer Carly Natalizia. The musician fronts a global campaign called “Megan Does Gym,” which centers on Pilates, high-intensity interval training and weight training. She also joins Gymshark’s athlete program, which includes competitors, coaches and creators. {Fashionista Inbox}

Isamaya Ffrench Leaves Her Namesake Brand

Makeup artist Isamaya Ffrench has left her namesake brand, Isamaya Beauty, according to two sources familiar with the business who said she departed in 2025. In a recent Instagram post, Ffrench explained she will address the situation in “due course.” Co-founded in 2022 with the Italian incubator Flash Beauty Holdings, the brand sells at Sephora in the U.S. and Mecca in Australia. {Business of Fashion/paywalled}

Galderma Buys ZO Skin Health for $1.5B

Galderma has agreed to acquire ZO Skin Health for $1.5 billion in cash from its shareholders. The deal is expected to close in the fourth quarter or early 2027. ZO Skin Health, a brand sold through more than 16,500 accounts in 40+ countries, had net sales of about $330 million last year. “ZO Skin Health brings strong clinical credentials, a distinctive protocol-based approach and a trusted position among dermatologists and plastic surgeons,” said Galderma CEO Flemming Ørnskov in a press release. {Galderma}

Olive Young Launches Official Newsroom

South Korean beauty retailer Olive Young has launched a newsroom called “editorial by Olive Young.” The site will publish original articles and interviews on industry trends, partner brands and company employees, in Korean, English and Japanese, organized around three themes: “Now,” which covers the company’s business and K-beauty trends; “Impact,” which profiles partner brands; and “Culture,” which features employee stories. Its “Behind the Brand” series will spotlight founders of brands the retailer carries. {Olive Young}

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Price Range: $50-$180
Hero Product: Turmeric+ Glow Serum ($55)
PR Representation: In-house
How to get in touch: hello@inura.ca

Origin Story

Inūra was created by founder Jeena Dhanjal after years of navigating sensitive, reactive skin and struggling to find products that felt both gentle and effective. Inspired by the simplicity of traditional beauty rituals and elevated by modern skin-care science, Inūra was built around the belief that healthy, radiant skin should not feel complicated.

More than a skin-care brand, Inūra is a movement toward mindful skin care — powered by “clean” ingredients, intentional formulas and a ritual-focused approach to everyday skin health. Each product is created to support skin that looks calmer, more balanced and naturally luminous, without overwhelming the skin or the routine.

For Dhanjal, it was important to create skin care that feels approachable, thoughtful and inclusive — made for every skin type, including sensitive skin, and designed to help people feel more confident in their skin, so their natural beauty can shine through.

After more than a month spent traveling between New York, London, Milan and Paris, attending countless runway shows and market appointments, an esteemed group of experts took the time to share their thoughts — and picks — with Fashionista. From luxury veteran Jeffrey Kalinsky (who recently revived his namesake boutique in Atlanta) to Brigitte Chartrand from Net-a-Porter, our panel of buyers hail from global luxury retailers and influential indie boutiques alike.

Prada’s bra- and skirt-forward collection was a favorite among several buyers, as were a number of houses with new-ish creative directors: Julian Klausner’s Dries Van Noten, Demna’s Gucci and Celine’s Michael Rider, especially. Alongside the usual legacy brands, emerging and indie darlings were also among their picks — including Khaite, Fforme, Christopher Esber and Gabriela Hearst.

Browse the galleries below to see exactly what the buyers are buying from the Spring 2027 collections, and why.

Jeffrey Kalinksy, Founder of Jeffrey Boutique

Tiffany Hsu, Chief Buying Officer at Mytheresa

Keenan Silverman, Chief Creative Officer at MARKET

Brigitte Chartrand, Chief Buying & Merchandising Officer at Net-a-Porter

Catherine Bloom, Director of Luxury Styling for Nordstrom

While it may feel like a new K-beauty brand finds a home on an American beauty retailer’s shelves every day, there’s a calculated playbook behind this global expansion. After all, brands cannot merely copy-and-paste their Korea-specific retail strategies onto the U.S. market. This is where Muskat comes in: Founder Daniella Jung and her team of 25 employees mastermind K-beauty brands’ go-to-market strategies across the nation.

As the North American operating arm of Jung’s Seoul-based distribution company Most Inc., which launched in 2019, Muskat works with brands such as Biodance, Celimax, CosRX, Purito Seoul, Torriden, VT Cosmetics and NuTexture, among others. It’s on track to reach $60 million in revenue this year.

Before helping shape America’s K-beauty landscape, Jung began her career as a demand forecaster for Apple and later joined Amazon to recruit Korean beauty brands onto its website. But back then, roughly a decade ago, many Korean brands were focused on expanding to China rather than the U.S.

“I still remember that I had to make 200 cold calls convincing [brands], ‘you have to sell on Amazon,'” Jung tells Fashionista. “Now, everybody is selling on Amazon and I work with a lot of beauty brands that are active on Amazon. But then, I saw a huge, huge opportunity [for] Korean beauty for U.S. consumers.”

Related: Sephora’s Olive Young Partnership Will Debut With 19 K-Beauty Brands

Through Muskat, Jung works closely with retailers like Costco, Target and Sephora. Just as each retailer has a different core demographic, they are also searching for different qualities in the K-beauty brands they stock. Costco’s global business model is particularly unique as it doesn’t buy brands, but rather on a product basis: It purchases only a select number of best-selling SKUs rather than stocking an entire product line. (This strategy also enabled the retailer an easier access point to become an early adopter of the K-beauty category.)

At Sephora, buyers are pursuing unique brand stories, interesting ingredients and a clear founder philosophy. (“That’s not a discussion that I have with Costco buyers,” Jung says.) Take Biodance, for example: The skin-care brand is stocked at both Costco and Sephora, with the former offering 24-pack boxes of the brand’s popular hydrogel masks and the latter supplying a broader range of SKUs.

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Target shoppers are also looking for a unique product at a mass-market price, especially on the heels of its recent Target Beauty Studio launch, which offers a curated assortment from more than 90 prestige emerging and global brands. This September, Muskat helped secure Purito Seoul and Aromatica’s slots in Target Beauty Studio. Purito Seoul is a skin-care brand best known for its moisturizers (see: the Mighty Bamboo Panthenol Cream and the Oat in Calming Gel Cream), and its Target entrance has been a long time coming. “Purito Seoul is one of the brands that has been investing a lot of marketing into the global market rather than [the] Korean market,” Jung says.

Aromatica stands apart as the sole Korean hair-care brand in the Target Beauty Studio lineup, bringing more than 20 years of scalp expertise to the U.S. retailer. “They are actually dominating that [scalp-care] category,” she notes, adding that the brand’s Rosemary Root Enhancer and Rosemary Scalp Scaling Shampoo are becoming “cult-favorite hair-care products in Korea and [the] global market.”

Despite these retailers’ different customer bases, they’re all eyeing one common characteristic: virality. “These days, buyers really want similar things from K-beauty, which is virality, because consumers discover brands on social media and then they find [them] in a retail store,” Jung explains. Because of this, Jung is looking for growing social media conversations around the brands that she works with, noting, “it’s not something that we can create in a short period of time.” U.S. retailers want to see K-beauty brands’ Amazon rankings and TikTok metrics before carving out space on a store’s shelves, meaning that they need to establish momentum before Muskat steps in.

“When you work with Target, Ulta [or] Sephora, you are working with experts and you are actually basically launching your products for 2,000, 5,000, 6,000 doors, which doesn’t happen in Korea,” Jung says. “So this scale requires marketing capacity and operational excellence and price control.”

Choosing the right retailer for a Korean brand taking its first steps into the U.S. is a major part of Muskat’s go-to-market strategy. Launching into the largest U.S. retailer possible may not always be the most effective approach for a brand looking to hook American beauty consumers. “There is an order of the retail that you need to go when you expand your brand into the U.S.,” Jung says, adding that Muskat would not recommend initially launching into Costco or Walmart based on their promotion strategies.

Although U.S. and Korean consumers share a love for high-quality skin care, their respective beauty retail landscapes are noticeably different. Olive Young dominates Korea’s beauty market with more than 1,350 stores in the country, while the U.S. is segmented into specialty retailers (Sephora and Ulta Beauty) and big box stores (Target, Walmart, Costco). However, one of the biggest differences between the two countries is their beauty promotion strategies. In Korea, Jung notes that there are frequent discounts, including offering products at 50% off, BOGO deals or gifts with purchase. But, in the U.S., “protecting the brand equity by controlling the retail price is fairly important,” she explains.

“I always work with a brand and advise them not to run heavy promotions because every Korean brand is trained that discount[s] [are] one of the efficient tools to grow the brand, but in the U.S. you have to use it in a different and smart way,” Jung continues. In practice, this intentional discounting looks like participating in semi-annual sales (i.e. the Sephora Savings Event) or holiday-specific promotions (such as Black Friday).

As the U.S. market continues to welcome K-beauty brands with open arms, Muskat stands apart from other distributors as a company “rooted in Korea” managing day-to-day operations from its L.A. office. It aims to selectively scale the number of brands it works with, serving as a consultant on strategic U.S. expansions for Korean labels and an expert curator for retailers. But, Jung isn’t interested in transforming Muskat into a K-beauty conglomerate; Instead, she wants her company to maintain its “boutique firm mentality.”

“We don’t want to work with 100 different brands and discount them and work with all of the retailers, but we want to work as an adviser for the brand,” Jung says. “We also want to become multiple retailers’ best friend when it comes to Korean beauty curation.”

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DEH Jewelry Solutions is seeking a creative, detail-oriented, and highly collaborative Jewelry Design & Product Development Coordinator to join our growing jewelry consulting group. This is an in-house, hands-on role supporting our internal team as well as the brands and clients we work with. NYC Based only.

The ideal candidate has a strong eye for jewelry design and can translate ideas, inspiration, trends, and client direction into clear, compelling visual concepts. You will work closely with managers, clients, and our CAD department to develop jewelry from initial concept through product development.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys both the creative side of design and the fast-paced, hands-on nature of product development. Because we work with a variety of clients, strong communication, organization, adaptability, and a willingness to jump in where needed are essential.

Key Responsibilities
Design & Product Development
● Create original jewelry concepts and digital sketches using an iPad and design tools.
● Translate client direction, inspiration, references, and trends into clear, compelling designs.
● Develop visual presentations and sketches that effectively communicate proportions, details, and overall aesthetic.
● Collaborate with CAD designers to refine concepts and address design and technical considerations.
● Revise designs based on internal and client feedback and develop multiple directions when needed.
● Support the development process from initial concept through CAD, samples, and final product.
● Review samples and prototypes, communicate feedback, and help coordinate revisions.

Sourcing & Business Support
● Assist with sourcing materials, components, samples, and other product needs.
● Visit vendors, suppliers, manufacturers, and other industry partners as needed.
● Support managers with project coordination, client presentations, follow-up, and sample logistics.
● Maintain organized design files, references, samples, and project materials.
● Assist with general operational and administrative needs to keep projects moving efficiently.

Qualifications
● Experience in jewelry design, fashion accessories, product design, or a related creative field.
● Strong jewelry design sensibility, with an understanding of proportion, construction, and detail.
● Excellent sketching and visual communication skills; comfortable designing on an iPad.
● Ability to create clear sketches and concepts that can be effectively translated into CAD and physical product.
● Familiarity with CAD and jewelry production processes strongly preferred.
● Strong attention to detail and ability to understand how designs translate into finished products.
● Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work with both clients and internal teams.
● Highly organized and able to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
● Adaptable, proactive, resourceful, and comfortable receiving feedback and making revisions.
● Willingness to visit local vendors, suppliers, and industry partners as needed.

Salary: $75,000-$80,000 based on experience

To Apply: Please send your resume to leila@dehjewelry.com and cc jackie@dehjewelry.com.

LVMH Fashion Sales Fall 5%

LVMH’s fashion and leather goods sales fell 5% year-over-year in the first nine months of 2026 to €26.4 billion ($29.6 billion). The company cited a “less buoyant” economic backdrop in China, particularly at the start of the quarter. Overall organic sales rose 1%, helped by items such as watches and jewelry. However, since the start of the year, LVMH’s market share has fallen about 40%. {LVMH; Reuters/paywalled}

Kim Jones Relaunches Namesake Brand After Dior Exit

Designer Kim Jones is reviving his namesake menswear label, which he shelved in 2008, with Design Director Lucy Beeden. The brand will launch online in mid-2027 with a direct-to-consumer model focused on genderless designs, and it plans a Hong Kong flagship as early as October 2027. Jones and Beeden retain a majority stake, with an undisclosed investor backing plans to scale quickly across Asia. The most expensive piece in the debut collection is a €1,300 ($1,456) coat, part of what Jones describes as a “considered” luxury price point. {Business of Fashion/paywalled}

Riyadh Fashion Week Postponed After Airport Attack

Riyadh Fashion Week, which was set to hold its fourth edition from Oct. 15-20, has been postponed, according to local sources. Organizers have not made an official announcement yet. The move follows attacks by Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi militants on King Khalid International Airport that killed 14 people and injured more than 300. Airport operations are suspended, some airlines have halted service to Riyadh and several countries have issued travel warnings for Saudi Arabia. {Business of Fashion/paywalled}

Judge Dismisses Sol de Janeiro Packaging Claim

A federal judge dismissed Sol de Janeiro’s trade dress infringement claim against MCoBeauty on Sept. 30, ruling the brand did not adequately show that the packaging elements it seeks to protect are nonfunctional. The court gave Sol de Janeiro until Oct. 20 to amend its complaint. Attorneys say the ruling largely favors Sol de Janeiro, since the court found it plausibly alleged consumer confusion and allowed its unfair trade practices and false advertising claims over MCoBeauty’s website search function to proceed. {Justia}

European Luxury Stocks Lose $350 Billion This Year

European luxury companies have lost about $350 billion in market value this year as hopes of a rebound faded and weakness in China persisted. LVMH’s bigger-than-expected third-quarter miss in fashion and leather goods dented sector shares Tuesday, extending a slide that has nearly halved the combined value of the big four since 2024. Only Richemont, which leans more toward watches and jewelry, has resisted the trend, while LVMH’s 40% drop this year has cut billions from CEO Bernard Arnault’s fortune. {Reuters/paywalled}

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New York, NY
Freelance Role
Full-time

Micaela Erlanger Studios is a New York–based luxury styling and creative direction studio operating at the highest levels of fashion, entertainment, and media. The studio manages red carpet appearances, global press tours, editorial projects, and brand partnerships with precision, discretion, and excellence.

We are seeking a highly organized, operationally sophisticated Studio Manager to oversee the day-to-day infrastructure of the business on a freelance basis.

This is not an assistant role. This is a strategic operations position.

Role Overview
The Studio Manager serves as the operational backbone of the studio. This individual ensures that internal systems, logistics, financial tracking, scheduling, and team coordination operate seamlessly so that creative output remains elevated and uncompromised.
The ideal candidate thrives in high-performance environments, anticipates needs before they arise, and brings structure to fast-moving, high-visibility projects.

Key Responsibilities
Studio Operations & Logistics
● Oversee daily studio operations and workflow management
● Manage calendars for fittings, pulls, returns, travel, press tours, and major events
● Supervise shipping logistics, tailoring timelines, and inventory tracking
● Maintain styling closet organization and digital inventory systems
● Ensure fittings are fully prepped (racks, look boards, accessories, emergency kits)

Financial Oversight & Vendor Management
● Track invoices and client billing
● Reconcile expenses in coordination with accounting
● Manage vendor payments (couriers, tailoring, assistants, freelance teams)
● Identify and flag cost-saving opportunities

Team & Project Management
● Oversee assistants and freelance stylists
● Lead weekly team check-ins
● Develop and manage project timelines for premieres, press tours, and award season
● Ensure deadlines are met across all active projects
● Improve systems and documentation to support scalability

Client & Brand Liaison Support
● Coordinate logistics with PR teams and brand partners
● Manage pull confirmations, deliveries, and returns
● Maintain white-glove communication standards
● Assist company CEO on other creative projects such brand partnerships, social partnerships, collaborations, etc

Systems & Infrastructure
● Build and refine Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
● Optimize digital systems and operational trackers
● Develop scalable workflows to support growth

Qualifications
● 3-5+ years of experience in operations, production management, or creative studio management
● Experience within fashion, entertainment, PR, or other high-touch environments strongly preferred
● Fashion market knowledge is a plus
● Strong financial tracking and organizational skills
● High emotional intelligence and absolute discretion
● Calm under pressure and capable of managing high-stakes and fast paced environments
● Strategic, proactive, and solution-oriented mindset
● Fluent in English (written and spoken) required

This is an opportunity to step into a leadership role within a world-class styling studio, supporting projects at the forefront of fashion and entertainment.

TO APPLY: Please send your resume to studiomanager@micaelaerlanger.com, subject line Studio Manager.

@micaela

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The celebration marked the brand’s final “chapter” in this collection: The Gorgon, inspired by Medusa and the power of the female gaze. In between tarot readings and a spooky candlelit ceremony, we chatted with Wilson about her style icons (she’d steal the late drag queen Divine’s wardrobe if given the chance), jewelry preferences, what it was like to wear a real snake for the campaign photos and more.

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About Kinnik
Kinnik makes considered essentials for life spent out in the world.

We’re building a brand at the intersection of performance apparel, fashion and outdoor culture: clothing designed to function outside without looking like conventional outdoor gear, and that inspires people to live colorfully.

Our references include Salomon, ROA, Satisfy and And Wander, but we want to push beyond them into something distinctly Kinnik: more playful, colorful, unexpected and culturally curious.

Technical performance matters. But so does looking great.

We’re looking for a Founding Fashion Designer to help define what that looks like.

The Role
You’ll work directly with the founder to design Kinnik’s initial apparel collections from concept through final design.

This is a creative fashion design role, not a technical product-development role. You will own the full creative side of the garment, from silhouette and color to visual language and collection cohesion.

A separate Product Developer / Technical Designer will translate your designs into technical specifications, patterns, construction and production-ready garments. You’ll work closely with them throughout development to make sure the final product preserves the original design intent.

You’ll also collaborate with our China-based sourcing partner on fabrics, trims and material development.

What You’ll Do

• Design Kinnik’s summer collection. You’ll own each garment end to end, from first concept through sketches, flats, colorways and final design.
• Create Kinnik’s design language. You’ll define the silhouettes, proportions, colors, materials and details that make Kinnik recognizable. The goal is for someone to recognize a Kinnik garment before they see the logo.
• Shape how technical and fashion elements work together. Hardware, pockets, layering and functional details should be design features with personality, not afterthoughts.
• Protect the vision through development. You’ll review samples and fittings with the Product Developer so the finished garment still feels like what we set out to make.

Our References

• Salomon: technical credibility + contemporary culture
• ROA: fashion + mountain utility
• Satisfy: performance + attitude
• and wander: technical function + fashion + color

We’re interested in the space between outdoor equipment and contemporary fashion. You should understand performance apparel enough to design intelligently within that world, while bringing a distinctly fashion-oriented point of view.

Who We’re Looking For

We are open to years of experience for the right fit. You might be:

• A recent graduate with an exceptional portfolio and unusually strong taste
• A fashion designer from a performance or outdoor brand
• A sportswear designer with a strong fashion point of view
• A fashion designer who has moved into technical apparel
• A designer working independently across fashion and performance

We’re open to different backgrounds. Portfolio > pedigree. We care much more about whether you have a distinctive point of view than whether you’ve worked at a famous brand.

You Should Have

Must have:

• Strong fashion design portfolio
• Strong understanding of color and material
• Ability to develop original garment concepts
• Understanding of contemporary fashion and sportswear
• Ability to collaborate with technical/product-development teams
• Strong interest in outdoor culture and performance apparel
• Experience working with performance textiles

Especially valuable:

• Experience at a performance, outdoor or sportswear brand
• Technical apparel experience
• Outdoor / hiking / trail running / climbing / cycling experience
• Strong knowledge of contemporary fashion
• Technical design knowledge 
• Experience working with Asian manufacturers

You don’t need to be an expert in all of these. We’re primarily looking for taste, originality and a strong design point of view.

Engagement

• Project fee: Starting at $6000 for the capsule (4 styles, 2 colourways each). Fee is flexible depending on experience & fit.
• Includes:
  • Moodboard & Design Language – 2 concept directions
  • Capsule design (4 styles – 3 apparel, 1 accessory, 2 colorways each) 
  • Collaboration with technical product developer to get design ready for production
  • 2 sample review
• Timeline: ASAP – with all deliverables completed at end of November. Sample review will be in December/January.
• Opportunity to convert full time.

If you are interested:
Please email careers@wearkinnik.com with:

Please include:

• Portfolio showing garment design (finished if possible), and technical/performance work if applicable.
• Short introduction & CV
• Availability
• Project rate

@wearkinnik

Aritzia Reports 44% Revenue Spike in Q2 2027

Aritzia shared its Q2 2027 financial results on Thursday, which showed a 44.1% net revenue increase to $1.17 billion. Its U.S. net revenue surged 60.3% to $779.4 million (comprising 66.6% of net revenue), while its Canada net revenue increased 19.8% to $390.4 million (33.4% of net revenue). Its digital channel also displayed a robust performance, as it grew 67.7% to $402.9 million. {Aritzia}

LVMH and Kering Refresh Their Model Protection Guidelines

Kering and LVMH partnered in 2017 to sign a first joint charter on models’ working conditions, and now, the fashion conglomerates are strengthening their commitments. In the updated guidelines, the minimum age for models to represent adults in fashion shows or photoshoots is now 18 (an evolution of the minimum age set at 16 for LVMH in 2017). It also sets a “strict principle of zero tolerance for any form of harassment, abuse or violence, particularly gender-based or sexual.” {LVMH}

What Is the New ‘Ball Hog’ TikTok Aesthetic?

On TikTok, a new aesthetic called “ball hog” is on the rise. As Samuel Hine writes for The Cut, a ball hog is “essentially the deep-fried zoomer equivalent of the millennial hypebeast aesthetic.” These outfits may seem casual on the surface, but they feature high-end designer pieces like Hedi Slimane–era Saint Laurent sweatshirts and Nicolas Ghesquière–era Balenciaga sneakers. {The Cut/paywalled}

Zankov Names First CEO

Zankov has appointed Jack Tobin, founder of Jack Tobin Agency, as its first CEO and business partner. Zankov began its partnership with Jack Tobin Agency two years ago, and has since increased its international business more than tenfold and doubled its global stockist network. “I have always envisioned having a partner who could join me in shaping the next chapter of the brand — someone who shares my ambition to build an enduring business while staying true to the creative vision that has always defined Zankov,” Henry Zankov told WWD. “Jack is the ideal partner to take this next step with, and I’m excited about what we can build together.” {WWD/paywalled; Instagram}

F.P.Journe and Chanel Acquire Watchmaker Ebel

F.P.Journe (formally known as Montres Journe SA) and Chanel have acquired a 95% interest in Swiss luxury watch brand Ebel for $66.5 million from Movado Group, Inc. Pierre Jacques, who also participated in the strategic buyer group, will serve as CEO of Ebel. Movado Group will retain a 5% interest in the business. {WWD/paywalled; Movado Group Inc.}

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Origin Story

After years of building beautiful sensory experiences as co-founder of Vilhelm Parfumerie, Polly Silverman became fascinated by a daily skin-care contradiction: We know sun protection is essential, yet most SPF products still feel like a chore. At the same time, modern life has transformed how we experience environmental stressors, with hours spent in front of screens exposing skin to blue light alongside traditional UV exposure.

Zouck was created to bridge the gap between protection and pleasure. Designed around the belief that sun care is skin care, the brand combines mineral UV protection with high-performance skin-care actives to help defend against photo-aging while delivering the textures, finishes and rituals people actually want to use every day. The debut collection — including a cast-free mineral SPF, antioxidant-rich facial oil and restorative night moisturizer — works together to support skin around the clock.

Launched in June 2026, Zouck reimagines protection as a daily act of self-care: effective, effortless and indulgent enough to become a ritual rather than a responsibility.

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For our Weekly Drop Watch column, Fashionista scours the market to curate the most noteworthy releases from our favorite fashion and beauty brands. Keep scrolling for this week’s highlights.

Fashion Launches

Reformation x Alexa Chung

Reformation introduced a collection co-designed with Alexa Chung for fall. The 30-piece lineup includes graphic T-shirts, velvet details, classic knits, tailored outerwear, “romantic little things” and strappy heels and is priced from $78 to $568. Shop it at thereformation.com.

Pandora x Pat McGrath x Olandria

Jewelry brand Pandora tapped legendary makeup artist Dame Pat McGrath for a collab that “celebrates jewelry as a powerful form of self-expression, encouraging wearers to reveal every shade of who they are.” The collection includes 17 charms and rings featuring glossy lips, shimmering hearts and mini makeup icons. McGrath appears in the campaign, alongside reality TV star Olandria Carthen (shown above). Shop the collab — which is priced from $75 to $250 — at us.pandora.com.

GU x Rokh

GU unveiled a new collaboration collection with fashion brand Rokh, available as of Friday in stores and online. Building on the latter label’s “signature classic style,” the capsule features check and floral patterns, along with “feminine details like ribbons and ruffles paired with sculptural silhouettes for a refined, romantic mood,” per press materials. It spans footwear, knits, separates and outerwear. Shop the full line at gu-global.com.

Gap x The Whitney x Lichtenstein

In celebration of the Whitney Museum’s fall exhibition, “Roy Lichtenstein: Like New,” it partnered with Gap and the Roy Lichtenstein Estate on a collection that melds the clothing retailer’s wearable classics with the artist’s visual language. The limited-edition line “reimagines [Lichtenstein’s] work across a wide variety of classic Gap pieces,” such as hoodies and sweatshirts, button-downs, T-shirts and accessories. Shop them all at gap.com.

With Jéan’s Fiorellino Collection

With Jéan introduced its fall collection, entitled “Fiorellino,” this week. Drawing on a “romantic, distinctly ’90s-inspired femininity,” the lineup of matching separates, midi skirts, lace-trimmed slips, sheer knits, fitted tops and more comes in a color palette of chocolate, off-white, golden yellow, red and black, as well as paisley prints. Shop the collection now at withjean.com.

Clare V.’s Cozy New Bag

Fashion and accessories label Clare V. introduced a cozy shearling version of its Emma Bag, along with an assortment of furry accessories to match, this week. Available in two colorways (“Teddy,” shown above, and “Soleil,” a neon yellow), the bag retails for $375 and is available at clarev.com.

Beauty Launches

Dedcool x Emi Jay

Indie fragrance brand Dedcool partnered with hair-care and accessories label Emi Jay on a limited-edition collab. Comprised of Mochi Milk Aura Hair + Body Mist ($24), a pink bedazzled claw clip ($38) and a coordinating gift set (which includes the mist, a bedazzled yellow claw clip and Mochi Milk Air Freshener and retails for $59). Shop them at dedcool.com, emijay.com and sephora.com.

Sofie Pavitt Face’s Contrast Therapy Skin Care

Sofie Pavitt Face introduced a new skin-care treatment duo, Temp Check Hot & Cold Therapy Mask Duo ($90). Designed as a form of contrast therapy for your face, the formulas target problematic and acne-prone skin with the Warm Up Enzyme Treatment Mask that instantly warms upon application, working to exfoliate and even out skin tone. It’s designed to be followed up with the Cool Down Hydrating Exosome Mask, a gel formula that leaves skin hydrated, firm and plump. Shop the kit at sofiepavittface.com and sephora.com.

Aora’s Sweet Makeup Drop

Plastic-free makeup brand Aora introduced three tinted flavored lip serums inspired by classic Mexican cultural treats: Cajeta, Churro and Horchata. Shop them for $28 each or as a set of all three flavors in a giftable tin for $72 at aoramakeup.com and sephora.com.

D.S. & Durga’s Seasonal Scent

D.S. & Durga dropped a perfectly spooky limited-edition seasonal scent — Resurrected Corpse Flower ($270) — this week, inspired by the rare corpse flower. “All the rot is reborn in radiant hues of olive, madonna lily, tuberose, freesia and deep bog cedar” for “a dramatic contrast of dark and light,” according to a press release. Top notes include green olive, balm of gilead and grapefruit; mid-notes are freesia, madonna lily, tuberose absolute; and base notes include green banana, bog cedar and papyrus. Shop the scent at dsanddurga.com.

E.l.f.’s Holiday-Ready Body Care

This week, E.l.f. made its move into fragrance and body care with the launch of E.l.f. Pop, a new collection that “transports consumers to sensorial destinations through signature scents,” starting with E.l.f. Pop: Tromsø, a limited-edition holiday drop featuring “Spicy Bundt Nice” fragrance inspired by Norway, according to the brand. The comprehensive E.l.f. Pop lineup of additional destination scents will roll out in January 2027. This first drop includes three SKUs: Body Fragrance Mist ($13), Silky Body Cream ($13) and a travel kit (Body Fragrance Mist + Silky Body Cream, $12). Shop the line now at elfcosmetics.com.

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“I would like to express my sincere gratitude to Anthony for his contribution to Saint Laurent over the past 10 years,” Luca de Meo, CEO of Kering, said in a press statement. “Through his creative vision and exacting standards, he has contributed to strengthening the enduring influence of one of France’s greatest couture Houses, as we embark on a new chapter in its history.”

Vaccarello was appointed creative director in 2016, following Hedi Slimane’s four-year run. From the very start, Vaccarello leaned into the House’s sensual codes, balanced by sharp tailoring. The designer also generated brand buzz beyond the runway: He cultivated a strong celebrity following, including Zoe Kravitz, Blackpink’s Rosé, Connor Storrie, Hailey Bieber and Charli XCX. Vaccarello also oversaw the launch of Saint Laurent Productions, the first full-fledged film production company operated by a luxury fashion brand.

“I would like to warmly thank Anthony for his 10 years of dedication to the House,” Cedric Charbit, president and CEO of Saint Laurent, said. “During his tenure, Anthony took Saint Laurent on a remarkable trajectory, elevating the House to the forefront of desirability and image, while accomplishing exceptional work both creatively and through his cultural impact.”

Rumors of Vaccarello’s exit had been circling for months. It felt almost confirmed at what became his last Spring 2027 runway show with the label, presented during Paris Fashion Week: It was an opulent affair with a dramatic backdrop, cryptic show notes hinting at his exit and a collection that pays homage to founder Yves Saint Laurent.

Vaccarello’s departure leaves him as the latest high-profile designer up for hire. Others on this list include Ib Kamara, Julien Dossena, Mark Thomas and Nicolas Di Felice.

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Copenhagen kicked off the season by sending billowing mullet hems, icy blue color palettes, voluminous parachute pants and thick elastic headbands down the catwalk. The Danish designers have a reputation for setting the sartorial tone of the season, as evidenced by high-low hems and balloon pants soon appearing across fashion capitals both on and off the runway. In New York, designers embraced primary colors, 2000s-era skinny scarves, oversized culottes and bra-baring button-ups. In fact, visible bras were perhaps Spring 2027’s MVP: The lingerie top made an appearance across cities at Prada, Sandy Liang and Mowalola, among many others.

Across the pond, London designers appeared to reject AI design in favor of human craftsmanship via unfinished hems (Ashley Williams), multimedia materials (Chopova Lowena) and three-dimensional embellishment (Erdem). High-fashion kitchen aprons, choker necklaces and minimalist boleros also made their mark on the British runways. Over in Milan, springtime plaid, feathered trims and exaggerated hips dominated the Italian designers’ collections. Plus, we spotted ballet pinks at Blumarine and Jil Sander as well as split-front tops at Etro and Roberto Cavalli. As Spring 2027’s nine-day grand finale, the Paris shows welcomed intentionally crinkled fabrications, stylish windbreakers and various olive green hues.

Ahead, see all of our Spring 2027 trend roundups from every fashion capital.

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It’s a lot of clothes — it may be easier to identify the trends that didn’t show up on the French runways this Spring 2027 season. Instead, we picked out 10 that felt so fresh, or were so ubiquitous, that we felt they couldn’t be ignored: texture play via 3-D embellishments, netting and crinkled fabrics, cool takes on classic button-downs and rain jackets, revealing designs that put your abs on full display and more. Browse them all in the galleries below.

Petal Pushers

When it comes time to design for spring, designers must decide whether they'll eschew florals altogether or attempt to deliver them in a way that feels fresh. In Paris, many designers sought to push florals forward — literally — with 3-D appliqués and embellishments, and even one strategically placed pastie that practically jump off the runway.

Bubbling This Back Up

Good luck finding a seat on the subway wide enough for your voluminous bubble garments next spring. Designers had a lot of fun with the resurgent silhouette, resulting in puffed-out tunics at Acne, tiered pastel dresses at Chloé, billowing tulle gowns at Matières Fécales and more.

A Crinkle in Time

Big news for those of us who never feel like steaming our clothes: Intentionally wrinkly materials are all over Spring 2027 collections. Stella McCartney, Marie Adam-Leenaerdt, Alainpaul and others utilized fabrics like organza, georgette, taffeta and nylon that that tend to be stiff and crinkle easily; while others like Miu Miu, Maison Margiela and Hodakova seemed to manipulate fabric via wax and plastic coatings.

On the Flipside

What comes after Funnel-Neck-Jacket Fall? Popped Collar Spring. Alongside blazers and jackets, classic shirting was a big focus for designers this season, and many were styled with their collars flipped up — a trend anyone can achieve immediately. But most intriguing were the folded-over jacket lapels at Chanel, Lanvin, Louis Vuitton and Christopher Esber.

Icy Blue

While there were plenty of vibrant, fruity hues on the Parisian runways, we were most drawn to looks in this muted, icy shade of greyish-blue — seen everywhere from Carven to Cecilie Bahnsen to Tom Ford to Victoria Beckham.

Jump Around

A natural side effect of the sporty trend and budding resurgence of leggings and skinny pants, jumpsuits had a major moment this week. While Anrealage, Chloé and Junya Watanabe endorsed skin-tight versions; others like Tom Ford and Isabel Marant made cases for looser, more utilitarian styles.

Nothing but Net

Designers are always coming up with ways to make clothing that fails to conceal what's underneath it. For Spring 2027, Parisian designers expanded the fishnet concept far beyond tights — to pencil skirts, dresses, tops and more that veil skin and undergarments in a loosely woven texture.

Olive Juice

Olive green is set to do a lot of heavy lifting in our wardrobes next spring. The earthy color's sartorial versatility was on full display, skewing more utilitarian at Acne, Sacai and Jean Paul Gaultier, but totally glam at Alaïa, Schiaparelli and Mugler.

Rain on Me

With natural disasters on an upswing across the globe, it's no surprise that designers incorporated stylish weather-protective clothing into their spring collections. Chloé's transparent and shiny-coated raincoats were unforgettable. Practical-chic windbreakers and rain jackets also punctuated Alainpaul, Hermés, Lacoste and more.

Full Frontal

With visible bras dominating the first few Spring 2027 fashion weeks, Paris designers had to take things a step further by removing bras — and shirts — from the equation entirely. The chest and abdominal regions became a focal point for designers, revealed via wide-open jackets, strategic tummy cut-outs, bandeau "tops" and various other creative torso-baring configurations.

Sara Byworth is looking for a Public Relations Coordinator that will work across multiple retainer and project clients in the fashion and design worlds. The ideal candidate is a passionate, organized self-starter with strong communication skills.

The Public Relations Coordinator will report directly to the Account Executive. This role is based in New York and is a hybrid working environment with a minimum of 4 days spent in office each week/as needed.

Sara Byworth LLC is a public relations consultancy firm with retainer and project-based clients in the contemporary and luxury fashion, design, and lifestyle industries. Retainer clients include ALIGNE, Jimmy Fairly, Métier, POLOMI, Sézane, The RealReal, and The Rug Company.

Across both retainer and project-based work, the role involves supporting PR strategy inclusive of editorial, influencer, and VIP initiatives, as well as supporting the execution of events including dinners, runway shows, store openings, and brand collaborations.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Someone who is excited and interested in the fashion, interiors, and celebrity PR landscape and is an avid consumer of media and popular culture.
• Excellent verbal and written skills and organizational and time management skills.
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, ambitious, and eager to learn.
• Possess a strong understanding of fashion, influencer, and VIP landscape. Ability to multi-task and balance multiple projects and clients at once in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and working knowledge of Gmail/Google Docs, Photoshop, Dropbox, and MuckRack or Cision.
• Minimum of 1-2 years of fashion public relations experience required. Agency specific experience is a plus.
• Experience in celebrity and VIP relations preferred.
• References required.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Create weekly, monthly, or event specific coverage reports for retained and event clients.
• Track industry trends and identify relevant opportunities for clients.
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with editors and stylists.
• Assist with seasonal influencer and VIP gifting.
• Support event planning and execution for both retainer and project clients.
  • Manage creation of face sheets, shot lists, and other event associated materials.
  • Coordinate event related dressing and private transportation for VIPs.
  • Attend and support the team on site at all events.

• Manage sample trafficking for editorial and VIP press requests including scheduling messengers and shipments.
• Track and monitor editorial and VIP placements, clip credits, and update placement trackers.
• Research and maintain editorial calendars, research docs, and media lists as well as maintain master contact lists.
• Support on intern program management.

Benefits:

• Federal holidays observed. Company wide closure last week of the year.
• PTO: Two Weeks
• Salary: $50,000 annually.
• Medical benefits.
• Eligible for raises and bonuses based on performance.

Applicants can submit resumes to: jillian@sarabyworth.com

@sarabyworth

Wittington Investments to Acquire Boots

Wittington Investments, Limited will acquire Boots and its associated businesses for $8.9 billion, the company announced Wednesday. Wittington, the holding company of the Canadian Weston family, will acquire Boots’ retail operations in the U.K. and Ireland; Boots Opticians; No7 Beauty Company; and its Thailand and franchised businesses. Previous majority owner Sycamore Partners, in partnership with Stefano Pessina and his family, will retain Boots’ other interests in Farmacias Benavides and Alliance Healthcare Deutschland. {Wittington Investments}

Lululemon Names New President and Chief Operating Officer

Lululemon has appointed Maggie Gauger as president and chief product officer and Joseph Godsey as chief operating officer, effective Oct. 26, 2026. Both positions are newly created roles. Gauger joins from Athleta, where she most recently served as president and CEO, while Godsey previously served as Walmart Canada’s chief growth officer. Searches are underway for a chief brand officer, chief communications officer and chief technology officer. {Lululemon}

British Fashion Council Unveils 2026 BFC Foundation Scholarship Winners

The British Fashion Council (BFC) announced the recipients of its 2026/27 BFC Foundation Scholarships, which provide financial support to students studying BA and MA Fashion Design courses at BFC Campus member universities across the U.K. The winners are: Toby Brooke (BFC Barbour Scholarship); Sara Mikorey (BFC Chanel Scholarship); Rodrigo Strazds (BFC COS Scholarship); Luke Saul and Madeleine Jacob (BFC Dior Scholarship); Myra Labé (BFC Joe Casely-Hayford Scholarship); Joseph Richman and Stephanie Corbyn (BFC Saint Laurent Scholarship). {Fashionista inbox}

Net-a-Porter Names New President of the Americas

Net-a-Porter has named Devina Foley as its President, Americas. In this role, Foley will lead the company’s U.S. and Canada business by overseeing its strategy and operations. Foley brings more than 20 years of experience across retail, merchandising and e-commerce to the role as she previously held senior leadership roles at Bandier, Rockets of Awesome, Gilt, Loft and Gap Inc. Foley will be based in New York and will report to CEO Heather Kaminetsky. {Fashionista inbox}

Levi Strauss & Co. Reports Sluggish DTC Sales in Q3

Levi Strauss & Co. reported the slowest growth in its direct-to-consumer (DTC) channels since late 2022, in part due to its back-to-school advertising that focused on baggy jeans rather than low-rise. While loose is still an important part of the business, excitement around low-rise jeans in the market is rising, CEO Michelle Gass told Bloomberg. Gass said performance has picked up after the company changed its marketing to focus on low-rise denim. {Bloomberg/paywalled}

Fast Retailing Annual Operating Profit Spikes 32%

Uniqlo parent company Fast Retailing reported a 31.7% jump in operating profit to 743.13 billion yen ($4.70 billion) for its fiscal year 2026. This marks its fifth consecutive record annual profit, and it beat the company’s own forecast of 730 billion yen ($4.62 billion) Its full-year revenue rose 16.6% year-on-year to 3.96 trillion yen ($25.1 billion). {Fast Retailing; Business of Fashion/paywalled}

How Re-Sees Have Evolved in the Social Media Age

Re-sees, or presentations where a new runway collection is put on display for a closer look, used to be an under-the-radar industry affair for buyers, fashion editors and select clients. Now, thanks to social media content, re-sees have become another coveted fashion week invite. Fashion influencers and other creators have brought more buzz to the re-see, and brands are responding with photo-ready re-see setups. {Vogue Business/paywalled}

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Some may look forward to sweater weather or Lenny-Kravitz-comically-oversized scarf season all year long, but for us, the arrival of fall means it’s officially time to bust out our favorite autumn footwear: boots. Whether you’re more drawn to ankle booties or OTK TKOs (that’s over-the-knee total knockouts), chunky or sleek, neutral-toned or colorful, your boot-forward look isn’t complete without the perfect handbag pairing.

That’s where Coach‘s bag lineup comes in: The brand’s many on-trend accessories are on standby to complete any fall ensemble and serve as the ideal counterpart to your favorite seasonal shoes. When it comes to styling boots, team Fashionista has been particularly drawn to the Nolita and Teri bags. Both styles come in a range of materials, colors and sizes — and can be customized via cute Coach add-ons like bag charms and small leather goods — so there’s truly something for every personal style and every fall dressing mood.

For those who like to go maximalist and bold, try the Soft Teri Shoulder Bag in Poppy Red or Blush Pink suede or Signature Beaded Satin. To go even more playful, incorporate the aforementioned bag accessories for a cheeky expression of personal style. (Standouts include the Cherry Bag Charm, Chili Pepper Bag Charm, Short Chunky Curb Chain Strap, Short Jewelry Chain Strap and Dice Bag Charm.) We love these Teri styles paired with Coach’s Margot Boots, a perfect pointed-toe mid-calf silhouette with a 2.25-inch heel and a trendy buckle detail. Available in both black and made-for-fall dark cherry red colorways, the Margot pairs seamlessly with everything from jeans to mini dresses.

Related: Meet Your New Favorite Fall Bag: The Coach Brooklyn

If you’re more of a minimalist or looking to add some polish to a professional workweek ensemble, look no further than the Nolita 19 in classic Black or Dark Cherry leather, along with the Coach Tall Boot, a classic knee-high heeled style. Made from textured leather and designed to be worn for day or night, this sleek yet practical boot features a comfortable 2.75-inch block heel, a durable rubber outsole and options for Dark Cherry, Black and Chocolate Brown colorways. Worn with the diminutive Nolita 19, they make for a timelessly chic fall dressing formula.

Ahead, see (and shop!) our favorite Coach bags to pair with fall boots.

Coach Teri Bag in Signature Beaded Satin, $299, available here

Coach Teri Bag in Poppy, $219, available here

Coach Teri Bag in Blush Pink suede, $219, available here

Coach Tall Boot in Chocolate Brown, $350, available here

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Kalpana, a boutique management company representing industry leaders in beauty and fashion, is seeking an Agency Producer based in NYC. This is a fully remote role.

The ideal candidate will be prepared to work in a fast-paced environment to support the firm’s founder and roster with utmost professionalism, resourcefulness, confidentiality and adaptability.

For this role we are seeking a candidate with the following qualifications:
● 2+ years relevant experience (full-time and/or internships) in fashion, beauty, marketing and/or public relations industries.
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● Answering phones
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● Coordinating details and logistics for upcoming bookings by communicating with A-list celebrity, photography, beauty and fashion representatives around the world.
● Proficient in standard software platforms (Office Suite, Adobe)
● Sending detailed schedules
● Maintaining contact databases and conducting industry research
● Coordinating travel (flights/cars/hotel) for founder and talent roster

This is an exempt position and requires reachability via e-mail and phone (after hours) to accommodate schedule changes and communications. Office hours are 9am-6pm and full benefits, paid PTO and paid national holidays are provided.

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Dr. Michelle Henry, a board-certified dermatologist based in Manhattan who practices at Skin & Aesthetic Surgery of Manhattan and also teaches at Weill Cornell Medical School, is one of the city’s most respected skin experts for many reasons. One of them is that she’s open about telling patients the things they might truly need to hear. For example, “Just because it works for your TikTok bestie does not mean it works for you,” she told Fashionista in a recent interview.

At an event celebrating the launch of Bath & Body Works’ new Essentials line, which caters specifically to sensitive skin (and for which Dr. Henry serves as a spokesperson), Fashionista caught up with the MD about all her skin-care hot takes. She shared the universal beauty truth everyone should come to terms with, divulged the cheapest part of her beauty routine (it’s actually free!) and the items in her practice she uses “liberally” to keep her own skin in shape. Plus, she set the record straight about fragrance in skin care — and the many common misconceptions surrounding it.

Watch the video below for all of Dr. Henry’s hottest beauty takes:

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Origin Story

Rooted in a distinctive balance of structure and fluidity, Veronika Vilim’s work begins as a swimwear collection viewed through a ready-to-wear lens — where form, tension and intention shape each piece.

As a New York City native, Vilim’s creative foundation began in ballet. She developed an early fascination not just with movement, but with costumes. That focus on form and function would later define her design perspective. She also found fashion to be a natural outlet from a young age. Before having access to proper tools, she began constructing garments for her dolls using tape. This hands-on, intuitive approach continues to inform her work today.

The Copenhagen fashion crowd kicked things off with a modernized take on tradwife dressing — think headscarves, bloomers and prairie dresses. New Yorkers went full-on casual mode, sporting jorts, ribbed tank tops and low-profile sneakers. Over in Europe, the Brits channeled their inner students through preppy classics; the Milanese fashion crowd wore their best elevated workwear; and Parisians endorsed the balloon pants trend.

See all of Fashionista’s street style spotlights from the Spring 2027 season below.

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Telfar ‘Shows’ Spring 2027 Collection in Paris

Telfar Clemens staged his Spring 2027 show in Brooklyn on Oct. 6, even though it was on the official Paris Fashion Week schedule, leaving a Paris audience of about 300 to watch the runway on a giant screen in Théâtre Daunou. The show also doubled as a sample sale at One Hanson Place, where fans lined up from midnight and could trade in old bags for credit toward new purchases. {Fashionista inbox}

Anta Sports Secures $1.7 Billion Investment in Puma

Anta Sports Products Limited has completed its purchase of a 29.06% stake in Puma SE from the Pinault family’s investment company Artémis for €1.5 billion ($1.7 billion) in cash. Anta Sports is now the German sportswear maker’s largest shareholder. Anta Sports said it has no plans for a takeover offer and will seek representation on Puma’s supervisory board. “We look forward to building a fruitful partnership and exploring areas where our respective strengths can create sustainable value,” Puma CEO Arthur Hoeld said in a statement. {Anta; Puma}

ASOS Shares Fall 14% After App Notification Claims Hack

On Tuesday, an unidentified third party may have accessed basic customer information on ASOS’ app, such as names and contact details, after shoppers received a notification claiming hackers had “fully compromised” its data. The retailer said it does not believe payment card records or passwords were affected, and its website and app are “operating as normal.” However, shares fell as much as 14% before closing down by 9.56% after the company said it has cybersecurity insurance. {The Guardian}

Lacoste Fires CEO Before Paris Show

Lacoste has reportedly dismissed CEO Eric Vallat shortly before its latest Paris fashion show. Vallat joined in June 2025 to lead a push to move the brand upmarket. Thierry Guibert, who ran the company for a decade before Vallat, will resume the role. According to Reuters, a spokesperson confirmed the departure but did not explain the reasoning, saying only that the brand would continue its strategy on “robust fundamentals.” {Reuters/paywalled}

ShopMy Pushes Into Luxury Brands

ShopMy — a partnership platform founded in 2020 by Tiffany Lopinsky, Harry Rein and Chris Tinsley — lets influencers and newsletter writers earn commissions on products they recommend and was most recently valued at $1.5 billion. Lopinsky, a former food influencer who is now president of the company, is pitching traditional luxury brands on the platform as a way to reach more customers rather than as sponsored content. {Elle}

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Origin Story

Arachne was founded by Sophia Wojczak, granddaughter of Leandro P. Rizzuto, the entrepreneur behind Conair. Drawing on a lifetime spent immersed in the beauty industry, Wojczak launched Arachne with a clear vision: to create thoughtfully designed hair-care and styling essentials that combine performance, craftsmanship and ease of use.

Named after the mythological weaver known for her artistry and skill, Arachne reflects a belief that beauty is personal and that the products we use every day should support, not complicate, our routines. The brand focuses on creating modern tools and formulas that help consumers achieve healthy, beautiful hair with confidence.

Rooted in generations of beauty expertise but designed for today’s consumer, Arachne brings a fresh perspective to hair care, blending innovation with a genuine understanding of how people care for and style their hair in real life.

Matières Fécales started the week strong with a collection paying homage to the 99% (continuing a theme that began last season with a show about the world’s wealthiest 1%). Matthieu Blazy’s Chanel remained an industry favorite with a stunning collection exploring the trajectory of Coco Chanel’s life. Miu Miu’s subversive take on everyday dressing and Loewe’s merge of American sportswear with Spanish Baroque were also particularly memorable.

Scroll through the galleries below to see Fashionista’s favorite Spring 2027 collections from Paris Fashion Week.

Alaïa Spring 2027

Celine Spring 2027

Chloé Spring 2027

Loewe Spring 2027

Cecilie Bahnsen Spring 2027

Chanel Spring 2027

Miu Miu Spring 2027

Matières Fécales Spring 2027

Schiaparelli Spring 2027

Stella McCartney Spring 2027

Victoria Beckham Spring 2027

In the last six years, Brown has expanded the brand into solid range of easy-to-use, multi-purpose products, some of which have gone TikTok-viral (including What the Foundation and Miracle Balm). Jones Road Beauty also bet big on brick-and-mortar; there are 18 store locations, with 20 total expected by the end of 2026.

We caught up with Brown at her newest location in Santa Monica, CA, where she was hosting a community masterclass with her latest launches, Wide Awake Brightening Concealer and Neutralizer. Below, she discusses her aversion to trends, advice for beauty founders and thoughts on Sephora tweens.

What are Jones Road Beauty’s top products right now?

The first five or six are complexion products. I’m not surprised. It’s What the Foundation, Miracle Balm, our Face Pencils, Just Enough Tinted Moisturizer and our Foundation Stick.

What’s special about Wide Awake Brightening Concealer?

It really does cover but it feels like you have nothing on. It has an eight-hour wear claim, it doesn’t crease and it really covers dark circles. And if you don’t know what a neutralizer is, it’s a color — pink or peach — that gets rid of darkness because some people have purple, some have green, some have brown, some even have white under their eyes. You neutralize it first and then you lighten it up with a concealer and you look wide awake.

With the beauty landscape changing so quickly, how do you keep a brand relevant?

My philosophy is: do what is right, do what you believe in and don’t chase trends. I know there was a trend that mascara is out. Mascara’s not out.

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What’s different about building a brand now vs in the 1990s?

There’s so much different about building a brand the second time around, especially in 2026. First of all, social media is your friend. It is a great way to know what’s happening. It’s a great way to tell people what’s happening and it doesn’t cost a lot of money. You just talk into the camera and you tell people the truth.

What’s your advice to new founders?

You already founded a company; just calm down. Just breathe. And just really know that it takes time to learn the business, to learn what works, to learn what doesn’t; and if things don’t work for a second, don’t panic. Take a break and really think about what you could have done better and what you can do now.

You’re also an author of teen beauty books. What do you think about teen beauty today?

Every decade, things change. I’ve written two books for teenage girls and it’s amazing when you go into one of the stores, especially Sephora and Ulta, and you see these 10- and 11-year-old kids with their dads on a weekend, which is really adorable, coming to look for the next retinol cream. I didn’t know what a retinol cream was. I still don’t know what a retinol cream is! I think there are good things and bad things about everything and as long as you’re focused on the right things — taking care of yourself, being nice to people — that’s the advice you give to teens.

What’s your beauty industry hot take?

There are so many brands out there. Do your homework. Know what you like. And by the way, don’t [let] anyone force you to buy anything you don’t want to.

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Fall is the perfect time to reset your beauty routine. As the weather cools down, many of us trade lightweight summer products for richer skin care, rethink our hair routines as static takes the place of humidity and start thinking a bit more about cozy self-care. It’s also a good excuse to take stock of the beauty and grooming tools we use every day, and maybe finally replace the ones that have been sitting on the bathroom counter for a bit too long.

Fortunately, Laifen just rolled out its major discounts for Amazon Prime Day. The personal-care brand is known for its lineup of high-performance tools designed to make our everyday routines a lot more efficient, such as high-speed hair dryers, electric shavers and toothbrushes that even your dentist will approve of. And on Oct. 6 and 7, many of those items are up to 30% off. (Plus, there are a few more surprise deals — keep reading.)

The sale spans several categories (hair, grooming and oral care), making it great for anyone looking to give their fall routine a refresh or start holiday shopping for friends and family early. But it’s only for 48 hours, so don’t wait.

Shop the Laifen Prime Day deals

Laifen SE 2 Hair Dryer in White, $150 $112.50, available here: Thanks to a high-speed motor and negative-ion technology, this dryer helps dry strands quickly while reducing frizz and static. It also features “intelligent temperature control” and three magnetic attachments for a customizable blowout no matter your style.

Laifen Swift 4 High-Speed Ionic Hair Dryer, $200 $170, available here: This high-speed dryer is designed to cut down on drying time while helping minimize frizz and static. Who doesn’t need that? Its powerful airflow, negative-ion technology and temperature control make it a practical upgrade for faster, smoother-looking hair with overall less damage.

Laifen P3 Pro 3-Blade Travel Electric Shaver, $180 $126, available here: Although this electric facial shaver is technically made for men (and makes a great gift), anyone can use it for a smooth, tug-free shave. Its real-time power adjustment helps maintain consistent performance as you move across the face.

Laifen Wave Pro Toothbrush, $130 $104, available here: With 66,000 vibrations per minute and 60-degree oscillation, this electric toothbrush is designed to deliver a thorough clean while a smart pressure sensor helps prevent brushing too hard. It comes with two brush heads and a storage bag.

Laifen AutoCurl Curling Iron, $100 $80, available here: This automatic curling iron takes the guesswork out of styling, detecting hair placement and creating curls in seconds. Like the brand’s other tools, the ionic technology helps reduce frizz and static, while three heat settings let you customize the temperature for your hair type.

Laifen Glowy Vanity Mirror, $130 $104, available here: With 64 full-spectrum LEDs and up to 1,450 lux of brightness (it’s bright), this vanity mirror provides clear, true-to-life lighting for makeup, skin care and your GRWMs. It also features three color temperatures, six brightness levels and hands-free auto-lighting for a more customizable setup.

Marc Jacobs’ Post-LVMH Plan

Marc Jacobs’ namesake label is beginning a new chapter under WHP Global and G-III Apparel Group, which acquired it from LVMH this year. G-III CEO Morris Goldfarb has pledged to preserve the runway shows and the Spring Street headquarters, while setting a goal of lifting the handbag-heavy business to $1 billion in sales. Though, some full-price stores could be shuttered. Jacobs, who has about two years left on his contract, hopes the partnership will be built on mutual respect and will revive a lower-priced ready-to-wear line. {Business of Fashion/paywalled}

Why Bootleg Merch Is Thriving

Unlicensed Harry Styles and Knicks apparel is selling on New York streets, where vendors outside Madison Square Garden and other venues charge far less than official merchandise, which can cost $50 to $85 a piece. High licensing costs and bland official designs have opened a door for knockoffs to fill the gap. Fans often buy both, picking up an official souvenir at a pop-up or concert and a cheaper, more creative bootleg on the way out. {Vogue Business/paywalled}

L’Oréal Hires Restructuring Advisers Over Talc-Related Claims

L’Oréal’s U.S. unit has hired restructuring advisers Weil Gotshal & Manges and Ducera Partners to explore ways to handle mounting U.S. legal liabilities tied to talc and other chemical ingredients used in some of its products. One option under review would move the tort liabilities into a separate entity and sell it to an outside investor. This would allow L’Oréal to transfer responsibility for the claims to a new owner. {Wall Street Journal/paywalled)

Norway Moves to Restrict Smart Glasses in Public

Norway’s government plans to introduce a temporary ban on camera-equipped smart glasses in public venues such as parks, beaches, museums, schools and gyms, though private use would still be allowed. The minority Labour government needs support from other parties to pass the bill, and it has also tasked an expert group with drafting permanent rules. “I am worried that new, powerful technology is being introduced where people risk being photographed, filmed or audio-recorded without knowing it,” Digitalization and Public Governance Minister Torgeir Micaelsen said in a statement. {Reuters/paywalled}

Swedish Stockings Eyes U.S. Growth

Swedish Stockings is stepping up its U.S. push with its first American pop-up in New York, running from Oct. 7 through Oct. 18. At its pop-up, it will pre-launch two new versions of its $65 Roxana Tiger Tights, co-designed with Leandra Medine Cohen. The privately owned company says its U.S. direct-to-consumer revenue rose 37% from January through September, and it plans more designer collaborations early next year. {Glossy/paywalled}

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Meet the Wavytalk Sculpt Time Microcurrent Facial Device, Wavytalk Glow Time LED Face Mask and Wavytalk Bare It IPL Hair Removal Device.

Best for a Five-Minute Facial Lift

Wavytalk Sculpt Time Microcurrent Facial Device

Best for: A more sculpted-looking jawline without a lengthy routine.
Consider if: You want targeted treatments for several skin concerns in one tool.

Why it wins: Wavytalk’s newest launch promises visible results in as little as five minutes, with presets that take the guesswork out of getting started. Bio-Rhythm Microcurrent™ cycles between engaging and releasing facial muscles to keep them actively stimulated. Think of it as a rhythm of work and rest, designed to make each short treatment count.

Three heads let you get specific: Y-Shaped for cheeks and jawline, Teardrop for the forehead, T-zone and smile lines, and Refine for the sides of the nose and between the brows. Powered by six technologies, five modes — Cleanse, Lift, Infuse, Renew and Refine — cover cleansing, facial sculpting, skin-care absorption, firmness and the look of pores and texture.

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Best for a Hands-Free Skin-Care Break

Wavytalk Glow Time LED Face Mask

Best for: Turning 10 minutes of downtime into skin-care time.
Consider if: You want multiple light settings in a flexible silicone mask.

Why it wins: There’s no wand to hold or move around your face. Glow Time’s 456 LEDs offer red plus near-infrared for fine lines and firmer-looking skin, blue plus red for blemish-prone skin, and amber for visible redness and dullness. Eye pads and a ten-minute auto shutoff round out the setup. Follow the recommended schedule; consistency matters.

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Best for Cutting Back on Shaving

Wavytalk Bare It IPL Hair Removal Device

Best for: Anyone tired of planning around the next shave.
Consider if: Your skin tone and hair color suit IPL, and you’ll follow the treatment schedule.

Why it wins: Bare It pairs 24J Dual-Pulse technology with contact cooling and a Precision Roller. Auto mode covers larger areas; Manual mode offers control for smaller spots. Wavytalk says a full-body session takes under ten minutes. Hair reduction takes repeated use, so patch-test first and follow the manual.

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Origin Story

Founded by designer Ou Ma, Ouma Atelier is a Vancouver-based bridal and eveningwear house known for its modern couture aesthetic, blending architectural silhouettes with romantic, feminine details. The brand creates made-to-order gowns, separates and accessories that celebrate individuality through thoughtful craftsmanship, refined textures and contemporary design. Ouma’s collections draw inspiration from art, heritage and the poetry of personal expression, offering a fresh take on modern bridal fashion.

At the heart of Ouma is a commitment to sustainability. Every piece is designed and crafted in the brand’s Vancouver atelier using a zero-waste philosophy, with careful pattern placement, limited production runs and the repurposing of fabric remnants into accessories and keepsakes. This conscious approach allows Ouma to merge luxury with responsibility while maintaining exceptional quality and craftsmanship.

Recognized for its quiet sophistication and fashion-forward perspective, Ouma has grown from a custom bridal studio into an internationally stocked label. Brides favor its designs for gowns that feel effortless, artistic and deeply personal — pieces that honor tradition while embracing modern self-expression. 

Also seen on several recent runways, this roomy, tapered-at-the-bottom silhouette has quickly become the fashion crowd’s trouser of choice across a wide variety of aesthetics. Take, for example, Tracee Ellis Ross and Gabriella Karefa-Johnson’s understated monochrome styling choices: Each style star put her own twist on a sporty version of the garment, with the former pairing the pants with a cozy knit and the latter adding a vintage Britney Spears tee for good measure.

Related: Milan Fashion Week Street Style Evoked a Sexy, Modern ‘Mad Men’

Other PFW attendees chose balloon pants rendered in rich velvet, structured wool, stretchy jersey and dressy satin. When it comes to styling, the right footwear is key to balance out the balloon pants’ bottom-heavy appearance: The Paris street-style crowd wore them with heeled thong sandals, Tabi flats, pointed-toe boots, soccer shoes and slim brogues.

Keep scrolling to see all the ways PFW showgoers styled balloon pants for the Spring 2027 shows.

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While preparing to graduate with a degree in pre-med biology, Cassey Ho taught Pilates on the side and started a YouTube channel for her students called Blogilates in 2009. After unintentionally tapping into an online audience beyond her real-life students (Blogilates now boasts more than 11 million YouTube subscribers), Ho began designing her own activewear pieces to wear in her videos, and officially launched her label Popflex in 2016. A decade later, Popflex is one of the leading activewear brands in the space, known for viral designs like its Cloud Hoodie and Pirouette Skort.

In 2023, Shein took notice and duped Popflex’s Pirouette Skort, a sheer tiered skirt concealing inner shorts. In response, Ho successfully patented her design. Just over a year later, Taylor Swift wore the Popflex skort in her “I Can Do It With A Broken Heart” music video; it sold out “in a matter of minutes,” according to Ho. With the patent, Ho was now able to protect the design against fast-fashion dupes that often arise when a product goes viral.

“If I don’t fight to protect my design, people are just going to walk all over me,” Ho said during our conversation. “So it’s a lot of emotional energy to deal with this, but at the same time, by fighting for my design, I also speak up for other independent designers who may not have the platform to speak about these things that happen all the time, unfortunately.”

On The Fashionista Network, Ho also discussed solving for common activewear woes in her designs, testing Popflex’s sizing guide on real consumers, launching Blogilates for Target in 2025, repurposing fast-fashion dupes of her designs and more. Watch the full interview on YouTube below.

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About Us: WWAKE is an award-winning fine jewelry brand based in Brooklyn, New York. Since our founding in 2013, we have dedicated ourselves to a unique brand experience characterized by transparent sourcing, open communication, and local manufacturing. We view our jewelry as a connection between you, the earth, and every hand involved in its creation.

Role Overview: The Temporary Shipping & Logistics Coordinator supports WWAKE’s logistics operations during our busiest seasons. Reporting to the E-comm Manager and Inventory & Logistics Specialist, this role is responsible for ensuring the timely and accurate fulfillment of both web and wholesale orders. The ideal candidate is reliable, highly organized, and thrives in a fast-paced environment with a keen attention to detail. This temporary role will be active from November 11th, 2026, to December 23rd, 2026.

Key Responsibilities:

Order Fulfillment & Shipping Coordination:

• Accurately pick, pack, and prepare all outgoing orders with care and efficiency
• Ensure all packages meet WWAKE’s presentation standards and shipping timelines
• Track shipments and confirm delivery when needed
• Coordinate with carriers (UPS, FedEx) to ensure timely pickups and deliveries
• Communicate any shipping delays, inventory issues, or packaging needs to the Inventory & Logistics Specialist and E-comm Manager

Inventory & Packaging Support:

• Monitor and restock packaging supplies, flagging any low-stock items in advance
• Maintain an organized and clean shipping station
• Support basic inventory tasks as needed, including counts or audits during high-volume periods

Internal Communication & Operational Support:

• Collaborate with the Logistics and E-Comm teams to prioritize daily tasks and shipping needs
• Follow and help refine shipping and packaging processes to ensure consistency and accuracy
• Support the team with flexibility, especially during holiday surges or time-sensitive projects

Qualifications:

• 1+ year of experience in a shipping, logistics, or administrative role
• Must be able to work up to 40 hours per week.
• Excellent organizational skills and close attention to detail
• Strong verbal communication and a collaborative mindset
• Self-starter who is dependable and responsive under pressure
• Familiarity with Pirate Ship is a plus
• Ability to lift and move boxes up to 40 lbs

Compensation & Benefits:

• $25 per hour 
• Accrued paid sick leave

Application Process: Please email your resume to careers@wwake.com with the subject line “Temporary Shipping & Logistics Coordinator.” We look forward to hearing from you!

@wwake

Virginie Viard Reflects on Being Fired From Chanel

In her new book, “Un Regard: Une Vie Chez Chanel” (loosely translated to “My Life at Chanel”), Virginie Viard opened up about the emotional aftermath of being unexpectedly fired as Chanel’s creative director. She wrote that she was caught off guard by the sudden dismissal and was hurt that the company implied her work was unremarkable. She also suggested she received harsher criticism than her male peers. Viard concluded that she’s proud of the work she’s done, is in a happy place and is ready to work again. {WWD/paywalled}

Miuccia Prada Talks Succession Plans and Her Legacy

In an interview with Business of Fashion’s Tim Blanks, Miuccia Prada revealed that while her eldest son, Lorenzo, is her designated heir, she doesn’t want her children to feel pressured to join the family business if they aren’t passionate about it. She also discussed balancing her responsibilities at Miu Miu and Prada, what she wants to be remembered for, the importance of living in the present and how she handles running an ultra-luxury brand while the world faces poverty and war. {Business of Fashion/paywalled}

CFDA Announces Presenters for Its 2026 Fashion Awards

The Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) has revealed the nominee award presenters for the American Designer of the Year categories at the 2026 CFDA Fashion Awards. They are: Lupita Nyong’o presenting the American Womenswear Designer of the Year award; Matt Damon presenting the American Menswear Designer of the Year award; Naomi Osaka presenting the American Accessory Designer of the Year award; and Cole Escola presenting the Google American Emerging Designer of the Year award. The Awards will take place on Nov. 2 at the American Museum of Natural History in New York City. {Fashionista inbox}

Unpacking Frasers Group’s Acquisition Strategy

In an interview with Vogue Business, Frasers Group CEO Michael Murray breaks down what the company is accomplishing following its acquisition of Harvey Nichols and The Webster. With the former, Frasers Group plans to focus on Harvey Nichols’ brick-and-mortar footprint, starting with locations in Edinburgh and Manchester. Meanwhile, with The Webster, Frasers Group is focused on establishing flagships in key cities and then creating a more scalable Webster store format in “second-tier cities.” Murray also shared that Frasers Group is trying to buy a majority stake in Hugo Boss. {Vogue Business/paywalled}

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