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Hearst Invests in Kobalt Music

Hearst is a new investor in Kobalt Music, a music services company.

Mexico Fashion Week Gets a High Dose of Patriotism

Mexican designers are seeing a surge of interest thanks to Trump.

Coach Inks $2.4B Cash Deal for Kate Spade & Co.

Coach said it will preserve Kate Spade's brand independence, as well as preserve key talent.

French, British Press Laud Macron’s Presidential Win

Les Echos, for one, devoted its entire issue to the outcome of France's presidential election.

Dior to Show Cruise in Santa Monica Mountains Nature Preserve

Dior said it will be the first time a fashion show will be held at the location.

Bridget Foley’s Diary: It’s All Relative, Words and Numbers Included

Editorial lists — the ultimate clickbait. But whether driven by analytics or celebrity furor, they've become…

Karl Lagerfeld Interviews French Astronaut in Space

The designer revealed Thomas Pesquet, who has been aboard the International Space Station since November…

WWD Law Review: Tamara Mellon’s Contract and Cartier and Adidas’ Trademarks

Employment contracts and trademark limits were under the microscope in this week's legal maneuvers.

Kate Spade CEO Saw Compensation Package Fall 5.2%

His $1.5 million base salary stayed the same in 2016 and 2015.

Vice Diverts Attention at NewFront With Boxing Match

As usual, it was more of a party than a presentation.

Rihanna Partners With Donna Karan, The New School’s Parsons School of Design

The collaboration will benefit Haitian artisans and the singer's Clara Lionel Foundation.

Selfridges’ Braid Bar Comes Under Fire for Lila Moss Campaign Images

The campaign was criticized for its lack of diversity.

YouTube CEO Apologizes to Advertisers at NewFront

"I'm here to say that we can and we will do better."

Arnault Endorses Emmanuel Macron in French Presidential Race

The luxury titan published a think piece in Les Echos newspaper on Friday.

Phillip Lim’s New Los Angeles Concept Store Redefines Retail, Desire and Expectations

The designer of 3.1 Phillip Lim talks about his new concept in downtown L.A.and how it's a reaction to…