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Monday, August 03

Fashion Features

WME Sells New York Fashion Week and NYFW: The Shows Trademarks and Intellectual Property to Signet Fashion

The deal also includes the associated digital assets such as the website and the social media handles.

Business Features

Bernard Arnault to Receive the John B. Fairchild Honor at WWD CEO Summit

The award, named after WWD’s legendary chairman and editorial director, recognizes a career of influence and distinction in the fashion industry. 

Human Resources

New Look Names Lynda Petherick CEO, Ramps Up Data Capture to Fuel Growth

The British fast-fashion retailer said EBITDA was up in the first quarter due to successful new loyalty, data analysis and forecasting platforms.

Technology

China Insight: How AI Is Redefining Fashion, Beauty and the Future of Consumer Innovation

From technology showcase to consumer reality, WAIC 2026 showed China’s AI revolution is entering fashion's core.

Fashion Scoops

Met Sets John Galliano Retrospective

The British fashion maverick is roaring back to the spotlight this fall with his first seasonal collection for Zara.

Shoe Features

Gotham Hero OG Anunoby on Where the Knicks Go Now, His Ascension to Stardom and That Viral Skechers Shoe

The comeback king shows off his dry wit in one of his first cover stories.