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Wednesday, April 01

Designer and Luxury

Universe-building, Creative Resilience and Blazy Influences at Shanghai Fashion Week

Samuel Gui Yang, Shushu/Tong, Mark Gong and Oude Waag continue to push China's contemporary fashion scene forward amid the early stages of a luxury rebound.

Human Resources

Valentino Appoints Antonio Achille Chief Operating, Transformation Officer

Most recently senior vice president of business development, strategy, innovation and new business at Chalhoub Group, Achille will join the couture house on April 8.

Fashion Scoops

Former Twinset CEO Alessandro Varisco Joins Nuo

Nuo has invested in Slowear and Subdued and the executive will contribute to evaluate and manage new operations, helping to define strategies.

Financial

PVH's Step-by-step Approach Tops Q4 Earnings Expectations

CEO Stefan Larsson is looking back at four years of his PVH+ plan and sees a company that is more engaged and attuned with the zeitgeist.

Shoe Industry News

How Allbirds' Valuation Went From $4.1 Billion to $39 Million

Once Wall Street's sneaker darling, Allbirds lost its way through a series of missteps, including an expansion that was too fast, too soon.

Sustainability

Can Fashion Quit 'Social Washing'?

A new analysis by three Dutch civil-society groups argues that brand promises of ethical workplaces can mislead consumers.

Fashion Show Reviews

Ludovic de Saint Sernin Fall 2026: Winter Bare

The designer spent time sketching in isolation to strip his collection back to sensual basics.