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Thursday, October 09

Mergers and Acquisitions

The Webster Sells Majority Stake to U.K.'s Frasers Group

Founder Laure Hériard Dubreuil will retain a stake and continue to manage the business.

Business Features

Will the Designer Debuts Lift Luxury Out of Its Slump? Analysts Offer Their Views

HSBC said all the designer debuts should generate foot traffic, but wondered whether the spring 2026 collections at Dior, Chanel and Gucci will translate into sales.

Business

Global Resale Market Set to Grow to $360 Billion by 2030, Says BCG

A report coauthored by Vestiaire Collective indicates that it's driven by Gen Z and digital innovation.

Accessory Trends

Spring 2026 Accessories: Highlights From Paris Fashion Week's Presentations

Iconic styles revisited via opulent twists, ‘90s minimalism reinterpreted with textural interplays and an overall heightened focus on craftsmanship defined the accessories seen at presentations …

Watches

EXCLUSIVE: Daniel Arsham's Hublot MP-17 Wristwatch Is Set to Make a Splash

Featuring an irregular face and peat-blasted frosty matte sapphire bezel, the limited-edition timepiece will retail for $69,000.

Media

EXCLUSIVE: Emma Stone and Hoyeon Star in Louis Vuitton Leather Goods Campaign

The ads feature the Capucines and Side Trunk bags in fall-friendly colors.

Fashion Features

'Arthur Elgort: Model & Muses' Offers Lessons About Fashion and Life

Arthur Elgort's photography and career is the focus of a new documentary that features interviews with Naomi Campbell and Anna Wintour among others.