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Monday, December 22

Beauty Features

Sue Nabi to Exit Coty and Be Succeeded by Markus Strobel

Strobel has also been named executive chairman of the board, taking over from Peter Harf, who is retiring.

Retail

Galeries Lafayette in Exclusive Talks to Sell BHV Building

The embattled Groupe SGM would continue to operate the department store after the sale of the building to “an Anglosaxon actor with a recognized expertise in property assets.”

Fashion Scoops

EXCLUSIVE: Chanel to Repeat Matthieu Blazy's First Métiers d'Art Show in Seoul

The show reprising the 2025-2026 Métiers d'Art collection will be held on May 26.

Designer and Luxury

Kim Jones on Why Asia's Got the Pulse and How Culture Is Luxury's Long Game

The possibilities offered by technology, manufacturing and growing interest in sustainability are resonate with the British designer, who recently designed a premium line for Chinese down.

Parties

Damson Idris, Kiernan Shipka Headline WWD Fashion Loves Culture Gala in Hong Kong

The who's who of the Asian financial and creative hub came out in full force for an evening that celebrated global cultural exchange and style.

Fashion Scoops

Raf Simons Is Selling Archives, Stock at Dover Street Market Ginza

The event spans nearly 30 years of collections, documentation, collaborations — and a personal appearance by the designer himself.

People

Miyako Bellizzi Helps 'Marty Supreme' Find the Fit

The costume designer talks working with director Josh Safdie on his new film, starring Timothée Chalamet as a champion table tennis player in the 1950s.