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Friday, January 23

Mergers and Acquisitions

Authentic Sees Guess Growing to $10 Billion Brand

Authentic Brands Group has finalized the purchase of a 51 percent stake in the $6 billion brand

Retail

Fashion Expert Roopal Patel Departs From Saks Global

Patel has been a front-row fixture at runway shows around the world, adviser to buyers and supporter of emerging designers, having served in fashion director roles at Neiman Marcus, Bergdorf Goodman a …

Skin Care

Goop Is Getting In on NAD+ With Latest Moisturizer Launch

The Youth-Boost NAD+ Peptide Rich Cream, which comes on the heels of double-digit growth for Goop's beauty business in 2025, launches to the general public Sunday.

People

On Set With Linda: Evangelista on Changes in the Fashion Industry and Go-to Cooking Recipe

One of the five talents fronting the new Bulgari campaign, the supermodel took a quick break from the set to discuss her ties with the brand, involvement in a special book, and what still excites her …

Fashion Scoops

EXCLUSIVE: Jacquemus Names His Grandmother as the Brand's First Ambassador

The designer calls Liline Jacquemus "the most special woman in my life."

Fashion Scoops

EXCLUSIVE: Dior Names Taylor Russell Brand Ambassador

The Canadian actress and director joins the house ahead of Jonathan Anderson's couture debut.

Fashion Scoops

Heated Rivalry Stars Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie Appointed Torchbearers at 2026 Winter Olympics

Fiction turns into reality at the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Games.