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Versace Designer Murmurs & A Moncler Record

News and notes on the cold-weather boost for outerwear brands, Saks Global closing the majority of its off-price stores, Versace’s seemingly imminent designer announcement, and shoe designer Paul Andrew’s exit from Sergio Rossi.

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As reported by me and, subsequently, WWD, the holdup has been around shoo-in creative director Pieter Mulier’s contractual obligations to Richemont-owned Alaïa. Remember, the Prada Group couldn’t contract Mulier until after the deal closed, which finally occurred in early December. Photo: Joe Schildhorn/BFA.com
Lauren Sherman
January 29, 2026

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