Giambattista Valli Buys Back His Brand from Artémis

Artemis is handing the couture label Giambattista Valli back to its founder, according to Finimize .

Beatriz AlmeidaMay 20, 20263 min read

The Well-Lived Life

Estée Lauder, Puig in Charlotte Tilbury Merger Discussions

Charlotte Tilbury, a beauty brand now commanding a US$4.

Beatriz Almeida·May 20, 2026

Tilda Swinton performing in the Guggenheim Bilbao atrium, with Dom Pérignon champagne bottles displayed nearby, symbolizing the fusion of art and luxury.

The Well-Lived Life

Tilda Swinton to perform new work at Dom Pérignon Guggenheim

On June 5, 2026, Tilda Swinton will perform a new, scriptless work of 'gesture, presence, and transformation' in the Guggenheim Bilbao's iconic atrium.

Beatriz Almeida·May 20, 2026

Overhead view of a busy Target store with shoppers, highlighting increased sales and successful Q1 earnings.

The Archive

Target Q1 Earnings Beat Estimates, Sales Jump 6.7%

For the first time in five quarters, Target's comparable sales surged by 5.

Marcus Thorne·May 20, 2026

Workers in a modern South Carolina textile mill operating advanced machinery, with bolts of fabric ready for production.

Behind the Seams

South Carolina Bill Aims to Boost Domestic Textile Industry

For years, U.S. Coast Guard uniforms have been sourced without the 'Made in America' mandate applied to other military branches, a gap Senator Lindsey Graham's new bill aims to close. This legislative

Akio Mori·May 18, 2026

The Archive

Calvin Klein and Jung Kook Announce 2026 Capsule Collection

A new co-branded logo, 'CKJK EST.

Priya Sharma·May 18, 2026

Exterior view of the new Veronica Beard boutique, a two-floor luxury fashion store located in Paris's exclusive Triangle d'Or district.

Global Itinerary

Veronica Beard to Open First Paris Boutique in the Triangle d’Or

Next month, American contemporary brand Veronica Beard will unveil its first Paris boutique: a sprawling 2,335 square foot, two-floor space in the exclusive Triangle d’Or district.

Beatriz Almeida·May 18, 2026

A property owner surveys a city street with contrasting new developments and vacant retail spaces, symbolizing the challenges in the retail real estate market.

Market Watch

Retail property owners face economic and political turmoil

Neiman Marcus's closure in Boston's Copley Place starkly contrasts Ronald Druker's $300 million investment in new retail and office space blocks away.

Akio Mori·May 18, 2026

Two confident male models showcasing Brian Atwood and Ron Dorff's 'Fearless Summer' luxury intimate apparel collection in a stylish, modern setting.

Behind the Seams

Brian Atwood, Ron Dorff Drop Luxe Intimate Apparel

The 'Fearless Summer' collection, a collaboration between shoe designer Brian Atwood and Ron Dorff, introduces a new thong silhouette alongside muscle tops and briefs, with prices ranging up to $265.

Priya Sharma·May 18, 2026