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Monday, June 08

Human Resources

Printemps Group Names Former Zadig & Voltaire Chief Rémy Baume as New CEO

The executive brings experience across fashion, luxury and mass retail after a monthslong leadership search.

Beauty Features

Estée Lauder Invests in the U.K., Bringing Candle, Home Fragrance Making In-house

The U.K. will now serve as the primary manufacturing base for candles across Lauder's prestige brand portfolio, including the Jo Malone London, Tom Ford and Aerin.

Designer and Luxury

Carven Confirms Kai Nesselrath as Design Director

He will make his debut with a runway show during the spring 2027 Paris Fashion Week.

Handbags

EXCLUSIVE: MCM Tells a Quirky Family Story - With Handbags

The brand's winter 2026 campaign film, coinciding with its 50th anniversary, reads cross-generational and exalts select archival styles.

Color Cosmetics

Can Madonna and Macy's Bring Kiko Milano's Makeup Reign to the U.S.?

Italy's number-one makeup brand has tall ambitions for its entry into the world's largest beauty market.

Fashion Show Reviews

Lanvin Resort 2027: Lessons in Art Deco

Peter Copping riffed on the 1920s, Jeanne Lanvin and a like-minded designing woman from another era: Andrée Putman.

Innovation

H&M Foundation Names Global Change Award Winners

The annual innovation prize spotlights start-ups developing seaweed-based fibers, advanced recycling technologies and AI tools aimed at fashion's toughest sustainability challenges.