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Tuesday, January 13

Fashion Features

Pitti Uomo Ups International Profile With Country Areas

China Wave, Code Korea, Scandinavian Manifesto and Promas are only a few of the special areas dedicated to spotlighting national talents and local craftsmanship.

Mens Designer Luxury

Hed Mayner's Twisted Tailoring Set to Hit Florence

Expect lots of tight waists and big shoulders at the Paris-based designer’s men’s fall 2026 show.

Human Resources

Communications Executive Gaelle Collet Said Joining Alaïa

She starts on Thursday as global chief marketing officer, WWD has learned.

Human Resources

EXCLUSIVE: Patricia Sancho Joins Roksanda as First CEO Under New Ownership

Sancho has worked for Temperley London, Inditex and as a strategic brand consultant.

Fashion Features

Le Tout Paris Turns Out to Watch Bernard Arnault Become an Immortal

A who's-who of French society, led by First Lady Brigitte Macron, attended the luxury titan's induction into the Academy of Moral and Political Sciences.

Beauty Features

EXCLUSIVE: Patrick Ta Beauty's Middle East Moment Has Arrived

The celebrity makeup artist's brand expands to 34 doors across UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Qatar, with its strongest DTC sales coming from the region

Lifestyle

Off to Florence: What's New in the City

Fashion isn’t the only thing Florence has to offer during Pitti Uomo. Here’s a list of what to do, see and eat in the city.