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Monday, May 11

Real Estate

EXCLUSIVE: Canada's Largest Redevelopment Draws Compelling Luxury Lineup

Alexander Wang, Brunello Cucinelli, Christian Louboutin, Dolce & Gabbana, Loewe, Loro Piana and Louis Vuitton are among the brands opening in Vancouver's giant mixed-use project.

Human Resources

Paul Smith Names Zia Zareem-Slade Managing Director in a Milestone Year

Zareem-Slade was most recently chief executive officer of the London fine jeweler Annoushka, and has held senior executive roles at Fortnum & Mason, Hauser & Wirth and Selfridges.

Jewelry

Chanel Gives Color-filled Read of Its Signs and Symbols in New High Jewelry Collection

Saturated in bold, unexpected color harmonies, the 85-piece collection is about layering continuity with a sense of surprise — and extraordinary stones.

Beauty Features

Both Mass and Prestige Drove Beauty Gains in Q1, Says Circana

“Mass and prestige beauty are growing at nearly the same rate for the first time in five years,” said Larissa Jensen, global beauty industry adviser at Circana.

Mens Retail Business

Quince Projects Doubling Men's Sales by Next Year

The DTC essentials brand believes menswear can account for 40 percent of its $1 billion volume by 2027.

Jewelry

Tiffany x CFDA Expands Jewelry Designer Initiative With Addition of Scholarship

The luxury jeweler and the CFDA are broadening their emerging talent initiative for a second year, adding a new scholarship and internship program aimed at early-career jewelry design students.

Fashion Scoops

EXCLUSIVE: Louis Vuitton Taps Skateboarder Tyshawn Jones for Men's Pre-fall Campaign

Jones posed in Central Park wearing the collection designed by Pharrell Williams.