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Lauren Sherman & Rachel Strugatz • January 9, 2026

Dior’s Executive Shuffle & GQ’s E.I.C. Search

News and notes on the exit of Makeup by Mario’s longtime global president and the departure of Dior Americas’ president; the sale of creative talent agency supergroup Great Bowery; and a crowdsourced longlist of potential candidates to take the top job at GQ.2 replies

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Lauren Sherman • January 8, 2026

Is There Life After Versace?

After redefining the affordable luxury category, Capri C.E.O. John Idol tried to create an American-based alternative to LVMH—a roll-up of high-end brands, some healthier than others, to compete on supply chain logistics and marketing. But after the jettisoned merger with Tapestry and the sale of Versace, the unwinding of his would-be empire is filled with industry lessons.

Lauren Sherman & Rachel Strugatz • January 7, 2026

E.L.C.’s Brand Sale & Julia Fox’s Protein Plan

News and notes on the Estée Lauder Companies off-loading underperforming brands, a new Julia Fox–fronted brand campaign, another Saks Global update, the U.S. relaunch of Italian knitwear label Malo, and more.

Rachel Strugatz • January 7, 2026

K-Beauty Demon Hunters

Sacheu’s viral “peel-off” lip liner has been a rare category success at Ulta: Billie Eilish is posting about the product, the brand is profitable, and bankers are circling. But for an exit to actually happen, does the brand need to evolve beyond its made-for-TikTok vibe?

Lauren Sherman • January 6, 2026

Will Welch’s GQ Exit & W Mag’s Best Performances

News and notes on Will Welch’s imminent departure from GQ and Sara Moonves’s ‘Best Performances’ campaign for ‘W’ magazine.

Sarah Shapiro • January 6, 2026

The Handmaid’s Retail

In a world of hyperbole—“Nike is spiraling!” “Lululemon is a mess!”—analyst Simeon Siegel is a proponent of taking the long, and larger, view. A conversation with the retail realist.

Lauren Sherman • January 6, 2026

Six Fashion Predictions for 2026

How will the designer debut class of ’25 fare? Will Demna’s Gucci sell? Can everyone get their Italian production operation in order? Line Sheet’s Lauren Sherman looks into her crystal ball.

Lauren Sherman • January 5, 2026

Phoebe Philo’s Financials & A Vitale-Kenzo Connection

News and notes on Phoebe Philo’s recent financial performance, Dario Vitale’s possible post-Versace appointments, and Rama Duwaji’s new stylist.

Lauren Sherman • January 5, 2026

Saks Education

A timely report on the Saks Global saga following former C.E.O. Marc Metrick’s departure, chairman Richard Baker’s assumption of the role, and the $100 million-plus interest payment debacle. Plus: Is Dior resetting its prices?

Lauren Sherman • December 28, 2025

Saks Global C.E.O. Marc Metrick Expected to Step Down

The expected departure comes amid growing speculation that Saks Global, the parentco of Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus, and Bergdorf Goodman, is contemplating a potential bankruptcy filing.

Lauren Sherman • December 26, 2025

Saks Off-Loads Neiman Marcus Beverly Hills

Preliminary notes on the $100 million-plus transaction.

Lauren Sherman • December 26, 2025

Line Sheet Mailbag: Is the Resale Boom for Real?

With 2025 all but a wrap, we field reader questions on whether anyone’s going to get really rich on the secondhand market, what the hell is next for Flamingo Estate, and when/if our national Labubu nightmare will ever end.

Lauren Sherman & Sarah Shapiro • December 26, 2025

Saks’ Open-Ended Questions & Holiday Resale Fever

A primer from fashion’s front lines: Saks Global C.E.O. Marc Metrick’s curious disengagement and chairman Richard Baker’s recent memo to employees; the holiday season resale boom; and fur’s quiet revival.

Lauren Sherman • December 23, 2025

Will Uniqlo Finally Conquer the World?

The Japanese retail giant has become the fashion staple seller of choice for a large swath of the discerning, clothes-buying global populace. Now, after a slow start in North America, its ambition to become the biggest fashion seller in the world appears within reach.

Lauren Sherman • December 22, 2025

Vogue Exits & ODLR’s 60th Anniversary Show

News and notes on Vogue’s end-of-year personnel changes, Oscar de la Renta’s Dominican Republic show, and the latest chapter in the never-ending Saks Global debt crisis.