The News In Brief

Gwen Stefani’s Gxve Beauty Closes
The label is no longer available at Sephora, which was its last available sales channel following an earlier shutdown of its online shop.

Gwen Stefani’s Gxve Beauty Closes
The label is no longer available at Sephora, which was its last available sales channel following an earlier shutdown of its online shop.

Brendon Babenzien Exits J.Crew
The New York City-based designer who elevated J.Crew’s profile amongst menswear enthusiasts said he is leaving the creative director role to focus on his own label, Noah.

Brendon Babenzien Exits J.Crew
The New York City-based designer who elevated J.Crew’s profile amongst menswear enthusiasts said he is leaving the creative director role to focus on his own label, Noah.

Cucinelli Says It Resumed Shipments to Saks at End of January
Executive chairman Brunello Cucinelli said the company has seen no financial hit in 2026 from the luxury retailer’s bankruptcy.

Cucinelli Says It Resumed Shipments to Saks at End of January
Executive chairman Brunello Cucinelli said the company has seen no financial hit in 2026 from the luxury retailer’s bankruptcy.

Luxury Retailer Ssense’s Founders Get Buyout Approval, Deal Closes
A founder-led buyout of the Canadian luxury fashion retailer was approved by the Quebec Superior Court, allowing the founding brothers to acquire the company out of bankruptcy despite objections from a group of lenders who sought liquidation.

Luxury Retailer Ssense’s Founders Get Buyout Approval, Deal Closes
A founder-led buyout of the Canadian luxury fashion retailer was approved by the Quebec Superior Court, allowing the founding brothers to acquire the company out of bankruptcy despite objections from a group of lenders who sought liquidation.

Kenvue Beats Quarterly Estimates, Announces Job Cuts
The consumer health company beat fourth-quarter estimates and announced a global workforce reduction as it proceeds toward a planned $40 billion-plus takeover.

Kenvue Beats Quarterly Estimates, Announces Job Cuts
The consumer health company beat fourth-quarter estimates and announced a global workforce reduction as it proceeds toward a planned $40 billion-plus takeover.

Top-Tier Patek Philippe Models Drive Gains in Second-Hand Market
The Genevan luxury watch maker is leading a sustained recovery in the used watch market, disrupting Rolex’s dominance.

Top-Tier Patek Philippe Models Drive Gains in Second-Hand Market
The Genevan luxury watch maker is leading a sustained recovery in the used watch market, disrupting Rolex’s dominance.

Puig Profits Rise 12% on Makeup, Skincare Demand
The Spanish beauty group, which owns Carolina Herrera and Charlotte Tilbury, achieved record sales in 2025 and reported growth in all business segments.

Puig Profits Rise 12% on Makeup, Skincare Demand
The Spanish beauty group, which owns Carolina Herrera and Charlotte Tilbury, achieved record sales in 2025 and reported growth in all business segments.

EU Probes Shein Over Sale of Illegal Products, Addictive Design
A formal investigation into the Chinese online retailer has been opened due to concerns over the sale of illegal products and the platform’s potentially addictive design.

EU Probes Shein Over Sale of Illegal Products, Addictive Design
A formal investigation into the Chinese online retailer has been opened due to concerns over the sale of illegal products and the platform’s potentially addictive design.

Topshop Opens in John Lewis in Bid to Regain UK Clothing Appeal
The labels will be sold across 32 John Lewis department stores for Topshop and seven for Topman.

Topshop Opens in John Lewis in Bid to Regain UK Clothing Appeal
The labels will be sold across 32 John Lewis department stores for Topshop and seven for Topman.

Saks Fights Simon Property to Keep Two Store Locations Open
Simon Property Group is seeking to take over stores in California and New York, claiming Saks Global didn’t pay rent before seeking Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.

Saks Fights Simon Property to Keep Two Store Locations Open
Simon Property Group is seeking to take over stores in California and New York, claiming Saks Global didn’t pay rent before seeking Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.

Adam Baidawi Named GQ’s Chief Editor
Baidawi is replacing the title’s longtime editor Will Welch in the latest masthead shake-up at publisher Condé Nast.

Adam Baidawi Named GQ’s Chief Editor
Baidawi is replacing the title’s longtime editor Will Welch in the latest masthead shake-up at publisher Condé Nast.

OTB Sales, Profit Slide as China and Europe Drag
The owner of Diesel, Jil Sander and Maison Margiela says sales fell 4.8 percent in 2025, likely ‘one of the most challenging years’ for the fashion industry.

OTB Sales, Profit Slide as China and Europe Drag
The owner of Diesel, Jil Sander and Maison Margiela says sales fell 4.8 percent in 2025, likely ‘one of the most challenging years’ for the fashion industry.