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Monday, November 17

Designer and Luxury

CEO TALKS: Alaïa's Myriam Serrano

The stealthy Paris house has been turning out hit accessories, widening its ready-to-wear offering and retail network, capitalizing on the heat around Pieter Mulier's sleek designs.

Designer and Luxury

Roland Mouret Departs Namesake Label

Han Chong of Self-Portrait, who acquired the brand's intellectual property and assets through SP Collection in 2021, will carry on running the business.

Fashion Features

Chanel's Avenue Montaigne Boutique Remains Closed Following Attempted Robbery

It's the second time this boutique has been hit.

Skin Care

L'Oréal Backs Chinese Clean Beauty Brand Lan

The investment was made via L’Oréal’s China fund Shanghai Meicifang Investment and its corporate venture capital arm BOLD.

Technology

Levi's Launches Into AI-tinged Future With Microsoft 'Super-agent'

The denim company is remaking how it works back of house and how shoppers experience the brand.

Interior Design

A Study by 1stDibs Shows Artificial Intelligence Use Tripled Among Interior Designers

In its 2026 Interior Design Trends report, online design marketplace 1stDibs commissioned researchers from Surveys & Forecasts to conduct 468 online interviews between July and August 2025. 

Mens Retail Business

Zac Posen Launches GapStudio Menswear for Holiday

The creative director of Gap Inc. developed a capsule that blends tailored and casual pieces in denim, corduroy and other elevated fabrics.