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Here are the latest updates making waves in the fashion industry this Thursday.
Filippo Grazioli Departs from Missoni
After a two-year tenure, Filippo Grazioli has stepped down as the creative director of Missoni. His successor, Alberto Caliri, will take over and unveil his first collection for pre-fall. Caliri has been with Missoni since 1998 and previously held the position of interim creative director in 2021 following Angela Missoni’s departure. {WWD/paywalled}
MM6 Maison Margiela to Showcase at January 2025 Pitti Uomo
The prestigious event Pitti Immagine Uomo 107 will feature MM6 Maison Margiela as its guest designer from January 14 to January 17, 2025, in Florence. The brand is set to present an exclusive menswear collection tailored specifically for this occasion. “We are thrilled and honored to be invited as Pitti Uomo’s guest designer this coming January,” stated a representative from MM6 Maison Margiela. “Our aim is to encapsulate the essence of MM6 while creating a contemporary menswear wardrobe that reflects our unique style.” {Fashionista inbox}
CFDA Collaborates with Google for Fashion Equity Fellowship
The Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) has partnered with Google to introduce the Fashion Equity Fellowship—a grant initiative designed to connect Google’s resources with designers preparing their Fall 2025 collections for New York Fashion Week. Participating brands include notable names such as Area, Collina Strada, andDiotima. Each selected designer will receive a $50,000 grant aimed at fostering inclusivity within their collections while collaborating closely with Google’s team on best practices for inclusive design. {Fashionista inbox}
LVMH Signs Decade-long Partnership with Formula 1
In anticipation of Formula 1’s upcoming milestone—its 75th anniversary in 2025—LVMH has entered into a significant ten-year partnership with the racing organization. This collaboration will involve several LVMH maisons including Louis Vuitton, Moët Hennessy, and Tag Heuer. The partnership aims to encompass hospitality initiatives, activations, and limited-edition products starting next season. Bernard Arnault, chairman and CEO of LVMH Group remarked: “The pursuit of excellence and innovation resonates deeply within both our Maisons and Formula One.” {LVMH}
Tackling Counterfeits: Beauty Brands vs Amazon Knockoffs
A search for trending beauty items on Amazon often reveals counterfeit products masquerading as legitimate alternatives; one example includes listings resembling Hero Cosmetics’ Mighty Patch acne stickers but produced by an imitation brand named Breiboz. In response to these infringements on intellectual property rights, many beauty companies are employing third-party services dedicated to tracking these violations or pursuing legal action against manufacturers directly. Recently Lashify secured $30 million along with a royalty rate after successfully suing Qingdao Lashbeauty Cosmetic Co., which had produced lashes infringing upon three Lashify patents. {Business of Fashion /paywalled}
Beyoncé Partners With Levi’s: A Strategic Move Towards Inclusivity
Beyoncé’s recent project titled “Cowboy Carter” features a track named “Levii’s Jeans,” presenting Levi’s an opportunity for collaboration that could enhance its appeal among female consumers—currently only one-third of Levi’s customers identify as women; however they aim for parity at fifty percent moving forward through their global campaign dubbed “REIIMAGINE.” This initiative will unfold over four chapters focusing on women’s empowerment while celebrating Levi’s rich heritage. {The New York Times /paywalled}.
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