New Faces, Trends Spur Praise in Milan

In his new role, Cumenal, 54, will retain his regional responsibilities and will assume responsibility for the design, merchandising and marketing functions.

War of words goes on.

The designer took his United States citizenship test on Sept. 6, just 24 hours before his spring 2014 runway show.

The Michelin-starred chef is adding the famed Parisian eatery to his portfolio.

The French actress and singer will appear in the fragrance’s advertising starting in December.

The company is still evaluating bids from the Citi-led auction.

The Swedish retailer will open the 2014 contest to students from the Fashion Institute of Technology and Parsons the New School For Design.

The French trade-show giant will bring a taste of the Parisian Interfilière textile fair to North America.

The leather accessories house has tapped Stulman as Richemont shops the brand around the investment community.

Organized by fashion curator Olivier Saillard, the exhibition showcases about 80 dresses amid the 19th-century splendor of the Galliera Palace.

The developer of the nine Chic Outlet Shopping Villages in Europe has signed an agreement with Shanghai Shendi Group to develop and operate Shanghai Village.

The first signs of a recovery in the Italian economy and a crop of new young designers leaving their mark on the scene contributed to an effervescent season.

Retailer has partnered with Chip and Pepper Foster, the twin brothers who founded the brand, to launch Chip & Pepper California, an exclusive at Belk Inc.

Fifth & Pacific’s divestitures of both Lucky Brand and Juicy Couture — and Joe’s Jeans’ acquisition of Hudson Jeans —?are taking longer than expected.

The luxury retailer has partnered with Shawn “Jay Z” Carter for a high-wattage promotion, dubbed “A New York Holiday.”

A look at the magazine’s up-and-down year since Minor, the former executive editor, became editor in chief.

For the 2013 Brand Affinity Index, fashion, retail and beauty brands are assessed by three criteria — brand awareness, favorability and word of mouth.

The Vogue Italia editor will be honored at the Dream for Future Africa Gala hosted by Wolfgang and Gelila Puck, Naomi Campbell and Amber Valletta.

Saks Fifth Avenue has linked with the popular television show to try to win style points with some of its estimated 10 million weekly viewers.

Beckham is partnering with Skype on a collaborative project, while the CFDA is working with Google on a Google+ Hangouts on Air app.

The designer is developing the line with the goal of introducing it in 2015.

Kering ceo François-Henri Pinault participated in a special strategy session at the annual Clinton Global Initiative meeting in New York this week.

Emerging talent was a major focus in Milan this season.