Ulta Beauty has appointed Lauren Brindley as its new chief merchandising and digital officer, effective June 3. Brindley, who most recently served as CEO of Revolution Beauty, previously held senior leadership roles at Walgreens and Boots UK. She succeeds Monica Arnaudo, who announced her plans to retire in November. “I am truly honored to join […]
Anniversaries galore, feats of engineering, a surfeit of blue and the heart-racing appeal of Formula 1: congratulations and complications were in order at this year’s Watches and Wonders in Geneva. Here, WWD’s editors name their favorites from a fair that offered watches in all shapes and sizes. Best Instant Classic: Patek Philippe Cubitus The first
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GENEVA — The latest edition of the Watches and Wonders fair was ready to symbolize the watchmaking industry’s rebound. Rallying after a choppy 2024, the sector aimed to tap into the power of positive thinking despite the volatile social and economic backdrop. A free-trade agreement signed with Thailand in January also read as an encouraging
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MILAN — Autry, the sneakers brand rooted in the vintage Americana aesthetic, is making its retail debut. The footwear label, best known for its hero Medalist sneakers, is opening its first stand-alone flagship on London’s Beak Street on Thursday. In the first half of 2025 it will also unveil a boutique in Paris. The sneaker
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Washable and dryer-safe bra and intimate wear brand Huug has secured a $6 million series A led by Kaylim Capital to scale the business, which is on track to reach between $7 million and $8 million in revenues in the next 12 months. Huug launched in 2023 to address the demand for comfortable and washer-
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Health care platform Trellis Health has secured a $1.8 million pre-seed round from Palette Ventures, Swizzle Ventures, NextBlue, Suncoast Ventures and Sundial Foundation. Individuals in the health care space also participated including Care.com founder Sheila Marcelo; Flo Health cofounders Yuri Gurski and Andrei Kouzel; founder and chief executive officer of Simple Mike Prytkov; How Women
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MILAN — Fashion archive enthusiasts, rejoice. A new project launched by 10 Corso Como here will give fans and curious visitors alike access to a selection of fashion catalogues, look books and clothes from 1992 to 2002. Titled “Inventario,” or “Inventory” in English, the showcase opening at the famed retailer on Thursday and running until the
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Inspired by the French Riviera and desert dunes, Brunello Cucinelli’s Spring/ Summer 2025 collection features relaxed tailoring and nautical striped shirts with a twist The French Riviera has long served as a source of inspiration for fashion brands, but few have interpreted its charm in such a refreshing way as Brunello Cucinelli has. For Spring/Summer 2025, the
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Massimo Perotti, Executive Chairman, Sanlorenzo Born in Turin on October 26, 1960, Massimo Perotti was still studying Economics at the University of Turin when he began his yachting career at Azimut-Benetti Group in 1984. Working closely with the late Paolo Vitelli, founder of Azimut-Benetti, Perotti spent two decades at the company, where he joined the
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With the Indian Premier League (IPL) cricket tournament underway, sports fans across the country are traveling to different parts of India to watch the live matches. âBeing one of the most-awaited cricket tournaments in India, the Indian Premier League is a strong driver of travel and tourism in the country. Each season, we see a
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