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Monday, October 12

Street Style

Street Style Isn’t Dead, It’s Having an Identity Crisis

WWD style director Alex Badia and photographer Kuba Dabrowski assess the current state of street style following Paris Fashion Week.

Designer and Luxury

Saint Laurent Set for ‘New Chapter’

Following the departure of creative director Anthony Vaccarello, the Paris house is expected to tap Chemena Kamali to focus on women’s daywear, menswear, high-end leather goods — and Asia.

Financial

Frasers Group Raises Its Stake in Burberry for the Second Time in a Week

Frasers Group has upped its stake in Burberry once again, raising it to 7.42 percent, according to stock market filings.

Fashion Features

Designer Kim Jones Will Launch a Signature Label Made in Japan, and a Store in Hong Kong in 2027

The former artistic director of Dior Men is moving on and embracing his love of Asia with a new clothing and accessories label, and a first store set to open at Central Yards in Hong Kong in October 2…

Business Features

Sources: Dsquared2, GM Part Ways

Asked to comment, the brand confirmed the exit of Chiara Baravalle, as sources say OTB was eyeing taking control of the label founded by Dean and Dan Caten but talks broke down after the summer.

Business Features

China Insight: Chinese Brands Are Putting Aesthetics Before Business

As China’s consumer market matures, a new generation of brands is trading speed and scale for cultural depth, craftsmanship and a more deliberate sense of place.

Parties

Inside the Paris Opera Ballet Gala

Wes Anderson, Charlotte Casiraghi and Chiara Mastroianni were among guests at the annual event, opening the dance season.