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Friday, June 27

Mens Designer Luxury

Jonathan Anderson on Building His Dior World, One Show at a Time

Ahead of his debut collection as creative director of Dior, the Irish designer talked to WWD about managing the hype, embracing the past, and how he plans to play the long game.

Designer and Luxury

CEO TALKS: Kering's Francesca Bellettini

The executive unpacked a flurry of designer and CEO changes, and shared her views on creativity, mentorship, change and the power of saying "yes."

Human Resources

EXCLUSIVE: Lacoste Has a New CEO - and He Comes From Cognac

Éric Vallat, who is winding up his tenure as CEO of Rémy Cointreau Group, is to start at Lacoste on Sept. 1.

Designer and Luxury

Vivetta Ponti Exits Namesake Brand 

The designer known for her whimsical and playful creations founded the label in 2008.

Fashion Features

Stuart Vevers Celebrates OBE Honor With Florence Pugh, Will Poulter

The British designer invited around 300 people to Two Temple Place by the River Thames on Thursday night with Coach CEO Todd Kahn by his side as cohost.

Beauty Features

How Cyril Chapuy Made L'Oréal Worldwide Leader in Prestige Beauty

Under the leadership of Chapuy, the global president of L'Oréal Luxe, the world's largest beauty company has also become the dominant player in luxury.

Fragrance

Global Beauty Giants' Early Bets on the Eastern Fragrance Wave

Strategics’ venture capital arms are placing bets on niche Asian fragrance brands being the next big thing amid changing habits in the region.