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Tuesday, November 04

Designer and Luxury

Ralph Lauren Wins the CFDA American Womenswear Designer of Year; Thom Browne Gets the American Menswear Designer of the Year Award

A host of honors and awards were bestowed Monday night at the American Museum of Natural History.

Parties

Inside the 2025 CFDAs: A$AP Rocky, Addison Rae & More

On Monday night, celebrity guests joined fashion designers at the annual Council of Fashion Designers of America awards ceremony.

Retail

Galeries Lafayette Ends Partnership With BHV Parent Over Shein Deal

The Galeries Lafayette name will be removed from regional department stores after SGM announced it will open concessions for the Chinese ultra-fast-fashion giant.

Fashion Scoops

David Beckham Wears Victoria Beckham's First Men's Look to Receive Knighthood From King Charles at Windsor Castle

Now granted the courtesy title of Lady, Victoria Beckham wore a custom version of her brand’s top-selling Bela dress for the occasion.

Beauty Features

A Brave New World: Navigating the Beauty Landscape Post L'Oréal-Kering Deal

Companies' strategies must shape-shift, industry experts say.

Wellness

Tracy Anderson to Open First Southeast Studio in Miami

This marks Anderson's 10th studio location.

Jewelry

EXCLUSIVE: Dinh Van Taps Aimee Lou Wood as First Brand Ambassador

The British actress and writer makes her debut in a campaign by French photographer Julien Vallon and a film by Czech filmmaker Eva Vik, as the brand leans into strong U.S. growth.