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Thursday, October 02

Fashion Features

Jonathan Anderson's Womenswear Debut at Dior: Industry Experts React to First Collection

On the heels of the designer's first womenswear show for Dior, WWD pooled the initial reactions from fashion historians, retailers and professors. Here's what they had to say.

Fashion Show Reviews

Tom Ford Spring 2026: Night of the Stars

The show opened with a Tom Ford trope, a single, cinematic spotlight on a dark runway that found its way onto a cluster of models in skinny, patent mesh coat dresses in black, burgundy and apple green …

Financial

Selfridges Sales Fall, Blaming the Scrapping of Tax-free Shopping

The luxury department store saw revenue decline by 7 percent in the 48 weeks to Jan. 4.

Retail

Activist Investor Wants Target's Brian Cornell Completely Out

Cornell is scheduled to step down as Target's chief executive in February and then assume the role of executive chairman.

Government and Trade

Government Shutdown Raises Questions About Status of U.S. Trade Deals

Stalled Senate negotiations on federal funding prompted a government shutdown that took effect at midnight Wednesday.

Fashion Scoops

Lucy Bridge Is Tom Ford's First Global Makeup Artist

She is known for her vivid colors and graphic lines.

Jewelry

EXCLUSIVE: Kate Moss Goes for Diamonds in Kismet by Milka Campaign

The British supermodel wears a new version of the brand’s Confetti necklace featuring diamonds, rubies, emeralds and sapphires.