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Friday, June 13

Human Resources

Heather Kaminetsky Taps Company Veterans for New Net-a-porter Team

Claudia Plant, who was the first employee and a cofounder of Net-a-porter, will be returning to the company as chief brand and customer officer, overseeing marketing, brand and content.

Designer and Luxury

Louis Vuitton Is the New Official Partner of Real Madrid

The French luxury house will design off-field outfits for the men’s and women’s soccer teams, as well as the men’s basketball team.

Retail

Five Modes Boutiques Reopen Under New Italian Company

Garments Milano, a new entity, leased the Modes company’s retail branch and reopened units in Milan, Portofino, Porto Cervo and Forte Village in Italy, as well as Saint Moritz in Switzerland.

Jewelry

The Couture Show 2025: Resilience in the Face of Uncertainty

In spite of global uncertainty, due to tariffs and rising costs of materials, retailers showed up to Las Vegas with a sense of focus with their buy.

Fashion Features

Cynthia Rowley Partners With Pottery Barn to Introduce Colorful Tabletop Collection

The collection runs the gamut from plates and silverware to mugs, napkins and placemats.

Furniture

Fritz Hansen's New Creative Director Ushers in Modern Era, Welcomes Michael Anastassiades to Lineup

Els Van Hoorebeeck, who was hired to translate the Danish company's 150 year-old DNA to a younger generation, talks to WWD about her plans.

Fashion Scoops

Franz Kraler to Open Luxury Ski-slope Chalet in Cortina d'Ampezzo

The multibrand retailer is doubling down on hospitality ahead of the 2026 Winter Olympics.