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Thursday, April 23

Human Resources

Lululemon Names Nike Veteran Heidi O'Neill as Next CEO

O’Neill said she plans to "accelerate product breakthroughs, deepen the brand’s cultural relevance" when she joins in September. 

Parties

Kering to Honor Julianne Moore With Women in Motion Award at Cannes

The Bottega Veneta brand ambassador will be recognized by Kering chair François-Henri Pinault for her contributions to film at a gala dinner.

Beauty Features

L'Oréal Stock Rises Sharply on Back of Q1 Results

The beauty giant’s quarterly numbers broadly beat consensus.

Eyewear

EssilorLuxottica Acquires Faro, Italian Maker of Milling and Diamond Cutting Machinery

The acquisition strengthens the eyewear giant’s integrated supply chain in the production of frames.

Business Features

U.S. Consumers Cut Back on Some Areas to Prioritize Experiences This Summer

Despite budget concerns, 60 percent of Americans plan to travel this summer, with four in 10 consumers anchoring their plans around a specific experience, the survey found.

Fashion Features

How a Comme des Garçons Superfan Became One of the World's Biggest Fashion Collectors

A dark horse for three decades, Jean-Denis Franoux is ready to unveil his 25,000-piece treasure. 

Sneaker News

EXCLUSIVE: Pierre Hardy on the Sneaker That Could

Originally known as style 104, Hardy's graphic, logo-less sneaker is being relaunched 20 years later as the Alpha in new colors, and a nylon version.