Model Jing Wen, stylist Fan Qiong and hair stylist Wen Zhi were among the names pinpointed as global rising talents.

The investment bank Rothschild is said to have a mandate to find a minority shareholder in the Florence-based fashion house to further boost its business.

The dinner supports the organization's initiative to feed schoolchildren in South Africa.

Other honorees included Charlize Theron, Keira Knightley, Mia Farrow, Sarah Paulson, Angela Bassett, Yara Shahidi and Shonda Rhimes.

Spanish actress Úrsula Corberó is featured in the campaign for the collection, the first for the house in four years.

The designer was named creative director of Belstaff earlier this year.

Macy’s Inc. has named David Abney, chairman and chief executive officer of United Parcel Service Inc., to its board, effective Oct. 25. “David is a strong leader who understands what we need to win in this dynamic, competitive retail environment,” said Jeff Gennette, chairman and chief executive officer of Macy’s Inc. “David’s track record and expertise complement the skills and background of our current directors,” said Marna Whittington, Macy’s lead independent director. With the addition of Abney, Macy’s board has 11 members. Abney will serve on the compensation and management development committee. David Abney  Abney, 62, has been chairman and ceo of UPS since 2016 and 2014, respectively. Previously, he served as chief operating officer since 2007, with responsibility for logistics, sustainability and engineering across all facets of the UPS transportation network, which serves more than 220 countries and territories and includes a ground fleet of more than 96,000 vehicles and an air fleet of more than 500 aircrafts. Earlier, Abney was president of UPS International, and before that he was president of SonicAir, a same-day delivery service.

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The entrepreneur addressed the rumors on Tuesday in Milan, saying "we are buyers, not sellers."

The biannual publication from French independent publisher So Press features style tips given in a down-to-earth tone.

Alday is the brainchild of Ryan Mark and Danny Kurtzman, who were struggling to find stretch denim for men that wasn't constricting.

Visual search technology is changing how consumers shop.

The seven-piece capsule will launch exclusively on Net-a-porter and P.E. Nation’s web store on Oct. 24.

The liquor brand is launching a series of collaborative capsule collections and it's starting with a limited-edition line of product designed by Don C.

JLL's latest report discusses the growth of clicks-to-bricks retailers.

According to chairwoman Goga Ashkenazi, the brand will re-organize to focus on sustainable fashion.

First Insight today released its 'Customer-Centric Merchandising Platform' for retailers.

The New York State Board of Regents has signed off on allowing LIM College to offer a master of science degree in “consumer analytics.” The approval comes as fashion retailers and brands step up efforts in using data and technology to inform product development, create a more personalized shopping experience, build customer loyalty and more. LIM College, which focuses “exclusively on the study of business and fashion,” said this will be the “first and only master’s degree program in the U.S. to focus specifically on data analytics in the fashion industry.” The program is set to launch in the fall, and will be designed to “equip students with the skills and knowledge essential for using customer data to drive business decisions.” Dr. Susan Baxter, LIM College’s dean of graduate studies, said the field of consumer analytics “offers a broad array of career opportunities.” Coursework will be compiled of 39 to 45 credits and will be completed in 18 months. “Graduates will be prepared to fill positions as data analysts, trend forecasters, business development specialists, market researchers and customer relationship managers on the retail, wholesale and brand sides of the global fashion business,” Baxter explained. “And as design and aesthetics, competition and globalization increasingly impact all kinds

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Tulerie is an invite-only platform.

E-commerce will continue to advance in the U.S.

It's the first brand to come out of Harry's in-house incubator, Harry's Labs.