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Tuesday, October 21

Designer and Luxury

Hermès Appoints Grace Wales Bonner as New Menswear Creative Director

She replaces Véronique Nichanian, who is stepping down after 37 years.

Fashion Scoops

EXCLUSIVE: Pierpaolo Piccioli Unveils His First Balenciaga Campaign

The new Balenciaga woman is defined by "quiet strength, sensitivity and self-possession," according to the French house.

Beauty Features

Rhode Goes Global With Sephora U.K. Debut

In an exclusive interview, Hailey Bieber and Rhode cofounder Lauren Ratner discuss the success of the billion-dollar brand, how they stay true to their vision and the road ahead.

Watches

Swiss Watch Exports to U.S. Halved in September

Overall exports fell 3.1 percent in value and 7.6 percent in volume, as the U.S. slumped 55.6 percent and fell to third place.

Retail

Michael Steinberg, Former Macy's West CEO, Dies at 97

Steinberg catapulted the San Francisco-based department store into a $4 billion business with an upscale image.

Designer and Luxury

Buyers Favor Comfort and Romance at Shanghai Fashion Week

Buyers praised collections from Ao Yes, Shushu/Tong, Mark Gong, Xu Zhi, and more.

Shoe Industry News

Walmart Adds Select Sneakers From Stadium Goods to Marketplace Platform

This follows a similar deal Walmart inked with StockX last year.