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Wednesday, June 24

Human Resources

EXCLUSIVE: Versace CEO Has Exited

Emmanuel Gintzburger joined the Italian brand in 2022.

Designer and Luxury

Rabanne and Julien Dossena Are Parting Ways

The Puig-owned fashion house said his successor "will be announced in due time." Dossena enjoyed an eventful 13-year tenure.

Fashion Show Reviews

Louis Vuitton Men's Spring 2027: Surf's Up

Pharrell Williams channeled his love of water into a surfing-inspired collection, complete with Monogram wetsuits.

Mergers and Acquisitions

HSG Completes Acquisition of Golden Goose, Marco Bizzarri Named Non-executive Chairman

The Italian brand continues to be led by chief executive officer Silvio Campara.

Shoe Features

Jaden Smith Told a Multigenerational Story at Christian Louboutin

For his sophomore collection, he widened the aperture for ages and wearing occasions — along with several conversation-starting shoes and accessories.

Designer and Luxury

EXCLUSIVE: Sarah Burton's First Givenchy Men's Campaign Is Here

Juergen Teller captured a trio of London creatives for billboards going up around Paris on Wednesday.

Logistics

JD.com Founder Says Robots Will Eventually Replace All 700,000 Couriers, Pledges Retraining Program

"There will be a day when couriers are basically no longer needed," said Richard Liu Qiangong, who unveiled the "Nirvana Project" to transition delivery workers into robot repair roles.