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Kering Names Laurent Claquin Chief Brand Officer

In the newly created position, Claquin will oversee communications for the group and support its brands.

Amazon Accused of Swiping Data From Its Third-party Retailers in the U.K.

The British Independent Retailers Association is asking for 1 billion pounds in damages from Amazon, which they argue is using private data from small, third-party businesses to drive sales of its…

New Era Acquires Sports Lifestyle Brand ‘47

The acquisition is expected to generate $2 billion for the combined companies.

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Esprit Execs Address Widespread Downsizings and the Brand’s Future

Top officials tell WWD that this week's speculation about New York operations on Varick Street shutting down is false and that the brand is moving forward on wholesaling in the U.S.

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On This Day in WWD: Uptown Street Style Stays All Dressed Up

A look back at WWD's comprehensive archives, featuring some of fashion's most memorable moments.

Taylor Fritz Is Courting Fashion Deals While Tallying Up Tennis Championships

This week the number-one U.S. male tennis player will take part in the Boss Open, otherwise known as the…

Cad & The Dandy to Bring Savile Row Style to 57th Street Storefront

The bespoke tailoring firm will open a street-level shop selling its ready-to-wear this fall.

EXCLUSIVE: Piaget Leans Into Paris Connection With 150th Anniversary High Jewelry Exhibition

Some 40 pieces from the "Essence of Extraleganza" collection are juxtaposed with archival designs in weeklong…

Chloé Resort 2025: Opulence Meets ’70s Eccentricity

Chemena Kamali continues to mine Karl Lagerfeld's early years at the Paris house — to winning effect.

Blazé Milano Makes Its Retail Debut With Store in Milan

The brand, worn by the likes of the Princess of Wales, Julianne Moore and Jessica Chastain, is opening its…

Milan Creativity, Architecture Key to Pomellato’s New High Jewelry Collection

The brand's creative director Vincenzo Castaldo experimented with new shapes and colors without betraying…

Alejandra Alonso Rojas’ Resort 2025 Collection Balances Feminine Ease With Bold, Optimistic Hues

Madrid, the Spanish city where designer Alejandra Alonso Rojas was born, influenced her resort collection's…

Georges Wichner, Built U.S. Businesses for YSL and Valentino, Dies at 73

French-born and highly cultured, he originally wanted a career in theater but a part-time job at a luxury…

Kerry Washington Puts Edgy Spin on Suiting in Alberta Ferretti Waistcoat and Trousers at Tribeca Film Festival 2024

Washington hosted a talk alongside bestselling author and former United States ambassador Nicole Avant.

Charles Jeffrey Loverboy’s 10th Anniversary Show Was All About Celebration, Camaraderie, and Commerciality

Beth Ditto, whose plus-size fashion line Jeffrey used to style, walked in the show and gave a rousing…

Vacheron Constantin Debuts Multisensory VR Experience at Harrods

It will be the first project to be revealed at the brand-new 4D Immersive Cinema at Harrods, powered by…

‘Fake Heiress’ Anna Delvey Talks House Arrest and ‘Cooking Show’

In an interview with WWD, Delvey, whose life was chronicled in a Netflix series, said she does not want to be…

Kerry Washington, Rachel Weisz and More Celebrate Women in Film With Chanel and Tribeca at ‘Through Her Lens’ Lunch

Guests including Ashley Benson, Joey King, Camila Mendes and more turned out for the annual star-studded…

Cinq à Sept to Launch First Footwear Collection in Partnership With Arezzo & Co.


The line will launch later this year in-store and online through Cinq à Sept's own channels and select…

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