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ANTA Sports is set to become the largest shareholder in PUMA, after signing a share purchase agreement with Groupe Artémis, the Pinault family investment company, to acquire a 29.06% stake in PUMA SE valued at…
Clarins is bringing advanced AI and imaging into the beauty counter with the launch of its AI Skin Observer, an in store diagnosis tool designed to supercharge beauty advisor consultations rather than replace them.…
Stripes Beauty, the pro aging brand founded by actress and women’s health activist Naomi Watts, is entering Ulta Beauty, bringing clinically backed menopause solutions to more midlife women across the United States. The brand’s…
Nordstrom, Inc. is expanding its off price footprint in Utah with plans to open a new Nordstrom Rack at Junction Commons in Park City in fall 2026, bringing its “great brands at great prices”…
The Met Gala, officially the Costume Institute Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, is the fashion world’s most anticipated event, serving as the primary fundraising engine for the museum’s Costume Institute. The announcement…
The AMIRI Fall Winter 2026 collection, titled “Laurel Canyon, 1976,” is a profound exploration of Los Angeles’s cultural history, specifically the golden era of the Laurel Canyon music scene. Designer Mike Amiri, whose birth…
Tom Ford is the architect of modern high octane glamour. His style is defined by power tailoring, characterized by wide peak lapels, strong shoulders, and a slim waist, as well as a unapologetic use…
JW Anderson is a pioneer of contemporary gender fluidity, renowned for his cross pollination of menswear and womenswear. His work is defined by thought provoking silhouettes, subverting traditional masculine and feminine tropes to create…
Under Armour revolutionized the athletic market by focusing on the “under” layer, technical base layers that manage moisture and temperature. For athletes and enthusiasts, the best alternatives are brands that prioritize technical innovation, performance…
The legacy of Ralph Lauren is built upon a curated “American Dream” aesthetic, blending Ivy League preppy, English country heritage, and rugged Americana. For enthusiasts of this style, finding alternatives requires a focus on…
Vinted, Europe’s leading online second hand fashion marketplace, is making a strategic push into the U.S., starting with a targeted call to action for New Yorkers to cash in on their unworn clothes. Backed…
MCoBeauty is an Australian “luxe for less” beauty brand that has rapidly achieved a $1 billion valuation through a highly successful strategy centered on “duping” popular, high end cosmetic products at a mass market…
Ulta Beauty is officially entering the United Arab Emirates, with its first store set to open at The Mall of Emirates on January 29, 2026, in partnership with Alshaya Group. The move marks a…
Authentic Brands Group and Guess have closed a landmark transaction to take Guess private, creating a new ownership and operating model designed to fuel the fashion brand’s global expansion. Under the agreement, Authentic now…
Zellers is back in a big way. The iconic Canadian retailer is celebrating the strong launch of its first new standalone Zellers 3.0 store at Londonderry Mall in Edmonton, and is now actively planning…