Fashion Mogul Hilary Weston Dies at 83
The former lieutenant-governor of Ontario worked with department stores Selfridges Group, Holt Renfrew and Brown Thomas & Co.
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Exclusive: ‘Articles of Interest’ Podcast to Tackle American ‘Gorpcore’ Next
Season seven of Avery Trufelman’s fashion podcast, titled “Gear,” will explore the relationship between the US military and outdoor performance wear.
Kendrick Lamar Launches Creative Agency
Project 3, a subdivision of the rapper's production company pgLang, will provide creative direction, content creation, event planning and more.
The Rise of ‘Ugly-Cute’ Labubu Dolls, in Four Charts
The craze over Pop Mart’s toys speaks to a desire for escapism and customisation during increasingly uncertain economic times — but their popularity may be fleeting.
Inside South Korea’s Cosmetic Tourism Boom
Korea’s medical tourism sector is thriving — but strict defamation laws, cultural differences and nationwide doctors’ strikes present unique challenges to foreigners seeking medical and aesthetic treatments in the global beauty capital.
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The News in Brief
Mexican Cosmetics Brand Sarelly Sarelly Secures $3 Million Seed Round
The funding will support the startup’s US expansion and growing retail presence in Mexico.
Sofia Coppola’s First Documentary Is About Marc Jacobs
‘Marc by Sofia’ will premiere later this summer at the Venice Film Festival.
Jane Birkin’s Original Hermès Birkin Sold for $10 Million
The sale at Sotheby’s in Paris broke the global record for most valuable handbag ever sold at auction.
Amina Muaddi Opens Its First-Ever Store
The new Paris boutique is the first freestanding location for the seven-year-old women’s footwear brand.
Fantastic Man Magazine Launches in China
Former Yves Saint Laurent creative director Stefano Pilati will join Fantastic Man China as editor at large.
Dôen Raises Series A Funding Led by Silas Capital
The funding round marks the first time the Los Angeles-based womenswear brand raised outside capital after its initial $1 million seed round. The new capital will go towards its retail expansion.
AI Personal Shopping Tool Alta Raises $11 Million
The artificial intelligence-powered styling platform raised a seed round with funding from investment firms including Arnault family-backed Aglaé Ventures.