Henry Zankov has been appointed artistic director of Diane Von Furstenberg in a new role at the company. The move marks a return for the designer, who previously worked at the label in the 2010s.
Zankov will oversee all creative aspects, including collections and visual identity. His debut collection is set for September during New York Fashion Week. He will continue running his own knitwear brand from the company’s Meatpacking District headquarters in New York.
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Designers Jacques Wei and Yirantian Guo unveiled their Fall 2026 collections during Shanghai Fashion Week, showcasing unconventional silhouettes and multifaceted womenswear. Wei drew inspiration from icons like Cher and emphasized weird proportions, while Guo categorized her looks for businesswomen, modern housewives, and freelancers. The shows took place at Xintiandi tents and the Labelhood hub.
Luxury brand Courrèges has named Drew Henry, a 38-year-old designer and alumnus of Phoebe Philo's Céline team, as its new artistic director. The appointment follows the departure of Nicolas di Felice and comes as Artémis, the Pinault family holding company, seeks to advance the house's global expansion. Henry will start in May 2026.
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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.
Barbara Tfank presented her fall 2026 ready-to-wear collection, featuring both evening gowns and new jacket styles. The designer discussed her unexpected shift toward eveningwear during a preview.
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British designer Mark Thomas is departing his role as design director at Carven at the end of April, the French heritage house announced. The brand, owned by China's ICCF Group, praised his vision for revitalizing its identity. Thomas expressed gratitude to the team and leadership.
An invitation-only event in Paris's Upper Marais offers the first public glimpse of Jean-Denis Franoux's vast collection of 25,000 fashion pieces, spanning from the 19th century to today. The 56-year-old fashion professor and former designer has structured the archive as an endowment fund named Regarderobes to protect it from sale and share it with educational institutions. Around 150 handpicked items, including 50 complete looks, are on display through Saturday.
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Vogue Business shadowed leading PR agencies during Fall/Winter 2026 fashion weeks in New York, London, Milan, and Paris to examine the modern role of fashion publicists. Agencies like Karla Otto, KCD, and DH-PR manage seating, celebrities, and crises amid shifting metrics and global instability. The work blends meticulous planning with adaptability to data-driven evaluations and cultural relevance.