WHP Global and Marquee Brands have bought two prominent luxury fashion houses in the past week. The moves reflect a broader push by such firms into premium brands.
In the past week WHP Global acquired Marc Jacobs while Marquee Brands took ownership of Roberto Cavalli. These deals add to earlier purchases of labels including Vera Wang, Off-White and Palm Angels by similar management companies such as Authentic and Bluestar Alliance.
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Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan attended the Prada show during Milan Fashion Week, wearing high-priced designer pieces and prompting debate on fashion's accessibility. The event highlighted skyrocketing luxury prices amid widespread social media engagement. Designers emphasized creating for affluent clients while navigating broader cultural influences.
Luxury giant LVMH has reached an agreement to sell the Marc Jacobs brand to WHP Global. The deal is expected to close by the end of the year after regulatory approvals.
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Marquee Brands has entered a definitive agreement to acquire a majority interest in the Italian luxury fashion house Roberto Cavalli. The New York-based company announced the deal on Wednesday without disclosing financial terms. This marks Marquee's first foray into luxury acquisitions.
The fashion label Gu, a sibling to UNIQLO, continues to draw growing attention from American teens even as it maintains a low public profile.
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French fashion label A.P.C. has appointed stylist Ludivine Poiblanc as its new artistic director. The move follows the departure of co-founder Judith Touitou and comes amid efforts to stabilize the business after a 2023 ownership change.
Building on the key collections and trends from Paris Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2026, as previously covered, the event drew a star-studded crowd of celebrities serving as brand ambassadors and style influencers. Front-row appearances built hype for the Oscars red carpet, while a runway controversy and collaborations added edge to the proceedings.
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Animal activists protested outside the Giorgio Armani show during Milan Fashion Week, calling for a full ban on fur-using brands. The demonstration is part of a series organized by the Coalition to Abolish the Fur Trade to pressure the event's organizers. While some major brands have rejected fur, holdouts like Fendi continue to feature it in collections.