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Tuesday, September 01

Fashion Features

Travis Kelce Tackles Fashion as Tommy Hilfiger’s Global Brand Ambassador and Campaign Star

The three-time Super Bowl champ brings his signature style and dynamic energy to Hilfiger's fall campaign, blending 1990s nostalgia with modern prep.

Business Features

5 Lessons Fashion Learned as Shein Raced Toward Its IPO

A look at the ultra-fast fashion company's ascent and, finally, introduction to the public market.

Human Resources

Kering Italia Appoints Sabina Belli President, Announces Leadership Changes at Pomellato and DoDo

Charlotte Fournet will succeed Belli as CEO of Pomellato and Krizia Cucurachi was named CEO of DoDo, effective Sept. 15.

Retail

What to Watch: Beverly Hills Is Buzzing Again

Luxury brands, developers and restaurant groups are making bigger bets on the city.

Fragrance

Can Blockbuster Fragrances Make a Comeback?

From Estée Lauder to Chanel to Guerlain and beyond, many of perfume’s historic heavy-hitters are kicking off the fall season with megawatt launches.

Retail

What to Watch: London Retail Is Heating Up With Brands Fighting for Space in Mayfair, Chelsea, the West End

Vacancy rates are at historic lows, and brands are competing for space across town, with some waiting years to find the ideal site for a flagship, immersive space or concept store.

Designer and Luxury

EXCLUSIVE: Karl Lagerfeld Can’t Get Enough of Paris Hilton

The fashion brand has extended its alliance with the star, who will front its fall 2026 and spring 2027 campaign alongside a new digital character anointed Not-Karl.