LE CREATIVE WRAP

PARIS FASHION WEEK

Paris Fashion Week Fall 2025 was marked by groundbreaking debuts. Haider Ackermann brought his sharp tailoring to Tom Ford, while Sarah Burton blended her signature craftsmanship with Givenchy’s heritage. Julian Klausner made waves at Dries Van Noten with bold innovations, and Daniel Roseberry reimagined Western elegance at Schiaparelli, fusing surrealism with Texan motifs.

BEAUTY

Louis Vuitton has officially announced its entry into the beauty sector with the launch of La Beauté Louis Vuitton, set for autumn 2025. Renowned British makeup artist Pat McGrath has been appointed Creative Director of Makeup for the project. The collection will feature lipsticks, palettes, and mascaras, all adorned with the iconic LV monogram.

EVENT

On March 4, 2025, the Musée du Louvre hosted the Grand Dîner du Louvre, raising a record €1.4 million during the opening night of Paris Fashion Week. Officially endorsed by the Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode, the event brought together more than 350 influential personalities from the worlds of fashion, music, and film.

MEDIA

Carine Roitfeld, the renowned fashion editor and former editor-in-chief of Vogue Paris, is set to launch a new magazine titled Players, in collaboration with her son Vladimir Restoin Roitfeld, CEO of CR Fashion Book. The publication, set to debut in spring 2025, will explore the intersection of fashion and sports. Dwyane Wade will be the first guest editor.

INNOVATION

The Independents Group has introduced L'Incubateur, an initiative led by Alexandre de Betak, the group's Creative Chairman since 2021. Designed to identify, support, and accelerate the next wave of global creative talents, entrepreneurs, and agencies, the program will offer financial backing, mentorship, and exclusive access to the group's extensive network and resources.

FASHION DESIGN

Viktor&Rolf is relaunching its ready-to-wear line after a decade. With the Fall 2025 collection, the brand makes a surprising return to ready-to-wear fashion, marking a significant shift after focusing exclusively on couture since 2015.

ECONOMY

According to Bloomberg, Prada has reportedly agreed to acquire Versace from Capri Holdings for approximately €1.5 billion. This deal would mark a major shift in the luxury fashion landscape, returning Versace to Italian ownership after its 2018 acquisition by Capri Holdings (formerly Michael Kors) for approximately €2 billion.

Sarah Benady has officially been appointed as the CEO of Jacquemus.

Le Printemps of New York opens its doors in March.

Calvin Klein launches its first shapewear underwear collection.

TAG Heuer becomes the official partner of the F1 Academy.

Saint Laurent reintroduces its iconic turntable in collaboration with Bang & Olufsen.

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