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Wednesday, November 05

Designer and Luxury

Olivier Rousteing Steps Down at Balmain

The designer leaves after 14 years as creative director of the 80-year-old house, marking the end of a chapter filled with creative audacity and strong growth.

Mergers and Acquisitions

LVMH's Marc Jacobs Talks With Authentic Collapse: Sources

LVMH was said to be in discussions to sell the designer business to the brand management firm.

Human Resources

EXCLUSIVE: Tory Burch Taps Joëlle Grunberg for North America President

She starts her new job on Monday and will be responsible for the designer brand's retail, e-commerce and wholesale operations in North America.

Fashion Show Reviews

Brandon Maxwell Spring 2026: A Happy 10-year Celebration

Maxwell's celebrated his luxury American brand's 10th anniversary with joyful, optimistic fashion.

Fashion Features

For the First Time, Saint Laurent Tops Lyst's Hottest Brands Ranking

Miu Miu slipped to second place, while Cos overtook The Row as the third most-searched brand on the shopping platform during the third quarter of 2025.

Retail

Gérard Darel Plans Flagships in New York and London as Sales Flourish

The French contemporary brand will open its second New York store at 1003 Madison Avenue in mid-November, and plans to plant its flag on Regent Street in London early next year.

Celebrity News

Zohran Mamdani's Wife Rama Duwaji Mixes Palestinian-Jordanian and New York Designers for Election Night Celebration

Duwaji's outfit nodded to the cross-cultural identity of Mamdani’s campaign.