In China, beauty-obsessed Gen Zers are bringing the sampling business to the next level of retailtainment.

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Swiss watchmaker IWC Schaffhausen has unveiled a new smartphone app that allows customers to try on its timepieces virtually.

Kering-owned fashion houses Gucci and Balenciaga have officially confirmed the rumors from earlier this week with a special film debut.

German automaker Porsche is inviting developer teams from various companies to a competition on digital innovation.

French fashion house Louis Vuitton has teamed up with Chinese ecommerce platform JD.com in a mutual effort to further their ecommerce reach in the China market.

The Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) has announced the launch of CFDA Connects, a programming network that supports regional fashion weeks and organizations.

From circularity to responsible sourcing and equitable workplaces, British luxury labels are accelerating their sustainability work.

French beauty label Guerlain is celebrating spring’s rituals of renewal with limited-edition releases in collaboration with a Parisian paper and textile artist.

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Pets, now regarded as family members by many in China, provided emotional support, and pet/owner relationships became closer during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Mariano Puig Planas, a member of the second generation of the Puig family that owns the eponymous Spanish holdings company Puig, has passed away at the age of 93.

Shiseido-owned Clé de Peau Beauté is continuing its work with UNICEF, announcing its second year of their multi-year partnership.

Italian fashion brand Fendi is releasing a limited-edition capsule collection from womenswear and couture artistic director Kim Jones, marking the first time one of his collections for the house will be sold in stores.