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Thursday, January 22

Financial

Burberry Rebound Continues as Gen Zers in China, Asia Pacific Fuel Brand's Growth

The British brand reported a 3 percent rise in third-quarter same-store sales, driven by young consumers in China and the greater Asia-Pacific region.

Designer and Luxury

Giambattista Valli Cancels Haute Couture Show

The display, scheduled for Monday during Paris Couture Week, will not go on as "the maison is currently engaged in a thorough reflection."

Fashion Show Reviews

Dior Men's Fall 2026: Through the Looking Glass

Jonathan Anderson cemented his reputation as a risk-taker with a psychedelic-flavored collection inspired by Paul Poiret.

Fashion Scoops

EXCLUSIVE: Givenchy and Sarah Burton Hope to Snatch a Bestseller With New Bag Design

The Snatch is Sarah Burton’s first major handbag introduction for Givenchy, and launches Thursday with a campaign fronted by Emeline Hoareau and shot by David Sims.

Fragrance

EXCLUSIVE: E.l.f. Ventures Into Fragrance in Limited-edition Collaboration with H&M

The limited-edition collection will feature three scents: Power Grip Salty Drip, Halo Glow Luminous Cloud and Camo Blend Nude Canvas.

Beauty Features

Space NK Defies British High Street Gloom, Lays Ground for Further Growth

"We've really been thinking about the customer and their mindset given all of the negative news about the economy," said Space NK CEO Andy Lightfoot in an interview.

People

'You Walk Away Confused in a Good Way': Alia Shawkat on the Strange Journey of 'Atropia'

Shawkat, who will next be seen in Kristen Stewart’s and Dylan Meyers' “The Wrong Girls,” on her Sundance-winning film and new play.