These are the tales making headlines in trend on Tuesday.
Marc Jacobs Covers Vainness Honest
Marc Jacobs covers Vainness Honest‘s newest fashion subject, discussing the pending sale of his namesake label from LVMH to a three way partnership between WHP International and G-III Attire Group in an accompanying interview. (The deal is valued at roughly $850 million and anticipated to shut by October.) Jacobs mentioned he stays unsure about his model’s future route and acknowledged frustration with how LVMH managed the enterprise over almost three a long time, whereas additionally praising chairman Bernard Arnault. New co-owners Yehuda Shmidman and Morris Goldfarb mentioned they intend to maintain Jacobs concerned creatively and proceed his runway exhibits. {Vainness Honest/paywalled}
Photograph: Robin Galiegue
Céline Dion Fronts Harper’s Bazaar
Céline Dion is the face of Harper’s Bazaar‘s 2026 Icons subject, along with her U.S. cowl releasing Aug. 25, alongside worldwide covers that includes Loli Bahia and Tao Okamoto throughout 18 world editions. The broader Icons portfolio additionally options Charlotte Rampling, Alysa Liu, Julie Mehretu, Cara Delevingne, Gabbriette, Chris Fleming, Kim Gordon and Anna Sawai. {Harper’s Bazaar}
Abercrombie CMO Departs for Vuori
Vuori has named Carey Collins Krug as its new chief advertising and marketing officer, efficient Oct. 5, tapping the previous Abercrombie & Fitch advertising and marketing chief to guide the activewear model’s world advertising and marketing technique. Krug, who’s credited with serving to drive Abercrombie’s digital-first turnaround and renewed cultural relevance, will oversee Vuori’s advertising and marketing group as the corporate continues to scale internationally. {Enterprise Wire)
CFDA Launches Third Empowered Imaginative and prescient Award
The Andréa W. and Kenneth C. Frazier Household Basis and CFDA have launched the third version of the Empowered Imaginative and prescient Award, a program supporting rising Black designers with a $100,000 grant, mentorship and enterprise growth assets. Functions open Sept. 1, with a well-rounded choice committee of 9 that features trend critic Robin Givhan, designer Willy Chavarria and musician Travis Scott. Since launching in 2024, the award has gone to Diotima and Proenza Schouler’s Rachel Scott as its inaugural recipient, adopted by designer Daveed Baptiste in 2025. {Fashionista Inbox}
Frasers Group Expands Hugo Boss Holding
Frasers Group, managed by billionaire Mike Ashley, has raised its stake in Hugo Boss to 48% after 17.6% of shareholders accepted a €38-per-share ($43-per-share) provide, regardless that the German trend home’s board had rejected the bid as insufficient in June. The transfer follows Frasers’ latest £40 million ($54 million) acquisition of Harvey Nichols out of administration and provides to Ashley’s rising luxurious portfolio, which already contains Flannels and a major stake in Mulberry. {Hugo Boss}
Dior’s Mathilde Favier Dies at 57
Dior confirmed the loss of life of longtime public relations government Mathilde Favier, 57, who died Monday in a automotive accident alongside her companion, French movie producer Nicolas Altmayer. Favier most just lately served as worldwide PR director for Dior girls, managing VIP relations with celebrities together with Rihanna and Jennifer Lawrence. “Dior is dropping an unimaginable skilled, and I’ve misplaced a loyal buddy. Her optimism and braveness commanded admiration. We are going to sorely miss her smile and her expertise. I really feel deeply saddened right this moment; my ideas are very a lot along with her youngsters, her mom, her sisters, her household, her many pals and her crew she liked a lot,” mentioned Chairman and CEO of Christian Dior Couture Delphine Arnault. {WWD/paywalled}
Amer Sports activities Tops Q2 Estimates
Shares of Amer Sports activities gained momentum early Tuesday after the corporate reported second-quarter income progress of greater than 30% and lifted its full-year 2026 outlook for the second time this 12 months. Web earnings for the quarter climbed to $107.2 million from $18.2 million a 12 months earlier, helped by a $50.1 million tariff refund profit, although income of $1.63 billion fell in need of Wall Road’s $2.07 billion estimate. Development was led by Arc’teryx, which drove a 32% rise in technical attire to $674 million, alongside positive factors in Salomon outside merchandise and Wilson tennis gear. {Amer Sports activities}
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