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Monday, June 16

Beauty Features

Leonard Lauder, Legendary Beauty Executive, Dies at 92

Lauder built the beauty company founded by his mother Estée into a global giant.

Financial

Kering Stock Surges on the Prospect of a New Company CEO

Luca de Meo, who resigned from carmaker Renault on Sunday, is widely tipped to succeed François-Henri Pinault at the management helm of the French luxury group.

Mergers and Acquisitions

A Footballer and a Fashion Model Have Invested in Norwegian Luggage Firm Db

Erling Braut Haaland and Gustav Magnar Witzøe become minority investors alongside LVMH Luxury Ventures Fund as the firm charts international expansion.

Sneaker News

EXCLUSIVE: Callum Turner Stars in Louis Vuitton Sneaker Campaign

The actor snuggles up to the comfy new LV Buttersoft sneaker, which debuted on the fall 2025 runway.

Handbags

Aspinal of London Plots English Summer Takeover With Eliza and Amelia Spencer

The brand is betting on the vintage-inspired aesthetic with more creative collaborations with British design talent planned for later in the year, said founder Iain Burton.

Wellness

Tracy Anderson Introduces New Studio Concept in Santa Monica: Privé

The space opens Monday.

People

David Beckham Launches Beeup, Honey Fruit Gummies, With Shaun Neff

Available in three flavors, Beeup is out now at Target and beeupsnacks.com.