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Tuesday, August 18

Designer and Luxury

Dior PR Executive Mathilde Favier Dies at 57

The fashion house announced her "accidental death" and lauded her as an "exceptional woman whose communicative joy, talent and loyalty were exemplary."

Beauty Features

What Are Key Learnings From Beauty’s H1 Results So Far?

Throughlines include the Americas’ increasing importance for K-beauty, hair care’s continued flex and China’s return.

Financial

Frasers Group Tightens Grip on Hugo Boss With Near‑controlling Stake

After initially urging investors to reject the 38‑euro bid, Hugo Boss now stresses a long‑term partnership with Frasers and continuity under its current leadership.

Retail

Carolina Herrera Celebrates 45th Anniversary With New Flagship in Miami’s Design District

The nearly 3,000-square-foot store showcases the full world of Carolina Herrera, blending fashion, art and design in a vibrant, bespoke space inspired by Miami’s spirit.

Fashion Scoops

Dolce & Gabbana, Steven Meisel Mark Longstanding Creative Partnership

Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana have tapped the American photographer to lens the brand's fall 2026 campaign.

Beauty Features

How Buzzy Are Celebrity Beauty Campaigns Today?

The five most recent in fragrance, makeup and skin care, ranked by earned media value, per CreatorIQ.

Fashion Features

Christie’s to Auction Bill Blass Apparel and Personal Correspondence

The auction will feature vintage pieces, fashion sketches and personal letters from Bill Blass' storied career.