Sarah Shapiro • January 27, 2026

The Blue Jean Committee

By choosing patience over private equity, Amy Williams quietly turned Citizens of Humanity and Agolde into a rare case study for success—one that was owed zero dollars by Saks Global when the music stopped.

Lauren Sherman • January 26, 2026

Anderson’s Couture Stunner & Nichanian’s Hermès Exit

An opening dispatch from Paris couture week: Jonathan Anderson’s Couture debut, Véronique Nichanian’s final Hermès show, Celine’s advantage in the New-New Luxury race, and more.

Lauren Sherman • January 26, 2026

Saks’ Brand Therapy & Marchesa’s Legal Mess

News and notes on the brands cautiously returning to Saks Global as it restructures, and the mounting financial and legal troubles at Marchesa.

Lauren Sherman & Sarah Shapiro • January 23, 2026

Another Saks Exit & The New Versace

News and notes on Roopal Patel’s exit from Saks Global, Versace’s reinvention, the latest resale trends, and more.

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Lauren Sherman • January 22, 2026

A Met Gala P.R. Switcheroo & LVMH’s Watch Week

News and notes on a Met Gala P.R. shake-up, Tamara Mellon’s bid to buy back Jimmy Choo, and the state of LVMH’s watch business.

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Lauren Sherman • January 22, 2026

GQ’s Man of the Year

The chatter inside Condé Nast is that Adam Baidawi is winning the horse race to helm GQ’s global operations. But is it actually sealed up?

Lauren Sherman & Rachel Strugatz • January 21, 2026

Paris Men’s FW26 Trends & Harry’s Le Labo Dupe

News and notes on the biggest trends out of Paris Menswear Fashion Week; former i-D editor Alastair McKimm’s new magazine venture; and Harry’s new TikTok-exclusive, scent-dupe body wash series.

Rachel Strugatz • January 21, 2026

Pat McGrath Going Once, Going Twice…

It wasn’t so long ago that the namesake beauty line of the fashion industry’s go-to makeup artist was a market leader, with a frothy valuation to match. Next week, it will hit the auction block. What went wrong? And can it be resurrected?

Lauren Sherman • January 20, 2026

Milano Menswear Reflections & A Melanie Ward Tribute

News and notes on a thoughtful tribute to the late stylist Melanie Ward, the sudden omnipresence of peptides, and a somewhat emaciated men’s fashion week in Milan.

Lauren Sherman & Sarah Shapiro • January 20, 2026

Moncler’s New Boss & Chanel’s Golden Globes Halo

News and notes on Bartolomeo Rongone’s new assignment as the C.E.O. of Moncler Group, the renewed fanfare around a beloved Valentino documentary following the great designer’s passing, and Chanel’s Golden Globes brand-awareness bump.

Sarah Shapiro • January 20, 2026

How to Win Influencers and Friend People

With a $2 billion valuation and first-mover advantage, LTK has long been the gold standard in influencer affiliate marketing. But as competition from ShopMy and others heats up, the O.G. company has had to do more to attract and retain users—like sharing some of its previously well-guarded data.

Lauren Sherman • January 19, 2026

Fashion’s Back to School Blues

As Pierpaolo Piccioli, Jonathan Anderson, and other designers who figured in last year’s epochal game of fashion industry musical chairs settle into their roles, a new reality has beckoned: They have their work cut out for them.

Lauren Sherman & William D. Cohan • January 16, 2026

Inside the Saks Bankruptcy Battle Royale

Frank discussions with a former M&A banker about the Saks Global mess, whether Arnault should buy Bergdorf, the future of department stores, and if Geoffroy van Raemdonck will spin off Neiman Marcus.

Sarah Shapiro • January 16, 2026

Adidas’s ‘Heated Rivalry’ Boost & A Bloomingdale’s Revival

News and notes on HBO Max’s ‘Heated Rivalry’ giving Adidas a lift in the post-Samba era, Bloomingdale’s flagship revival under C.E.O. Olivier Bron, and Dôen’s 2026 retail expansion plans.

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Lauren Sherman & Rachel Strugatz • January 15, 2026

The WSJ Shake-Up & Saks Collateral Damage

News and notes on Sarah Ball’s expanded role at The Wall Street Journal, the potential suitors circling Jimmy Choo, and the fallout for beauty brands after Saks Global’s bankruptcy filing.