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Tuesday, January 27

Fashion Features

Matthieu Blazy on Lightening Up and Stripping Down for His Couture Debut at Chanel

“I wanted to see whether, when you strip away the usual Chanel signatures — the tweed, the jeweled buttons — you can still get to that essence,” he said.

Fashion Features

What Buyers Want From Paris: Knitwear Is Hot, Hype Is Not

From soft knits and layered textures to relaxed tailoring, buyers were seeking comfort-driven pieces built for longevity, while cowboys, logos and Labubu have passed their prime.

Beauty Features

Men's Grooming Goes Wild

From deconstructed to choppy, funky hairstyles added an extra dimension at the fall 2026 men's shows in Paris.

Handbags

EXCLUSIVE: Moynat Unveils Latest Collaboration With Labubu's Creator Kasing Lung

The second drop of the collaboration with Lung's "The Monsters" series features a joy-filled campaign headlined by Brooke Shields, Angela Bassett, Fran Drescher, Lucy Liu and Martha Stewart.

Human Resources

Arc'teryx Brings Avery Baker on Board as Chief Brand Officer

The former president of Tommy Hilfiger will oversee brand communications for the upscale Canadian technical brand.

Beauty Features

Where Are Saks Global's Beauty Shoppers - and Brands - Going?

The retail giant's Chapter 11 filing has left a vacuum for competitors and shoppers alike.

Beauty Features

The Top 10 Brands on Ulta.com in 2025

A look at which beauty brands dominated Ulta's online channel in 2025.