These are the stories making headlines in fashion on Thursday.
Alex Consani Covers Harper’s Bazaar
Photo: Jonathan Frantini/Courtesy of Harper's Bazaar
Alex Consani fronts Harper’s Bazaar’s Summer 2026 issue, on newsstands starting June 2. Photographed by Jonathan Frantini and styled by Rae Boxer, the supermodel poses on the cover wearing a gold Louis Vuitton dress. In the accompanying cover story, she discusses her budding acting career, supporting trans youth and staying grounded within her success. {Harper’s Bazaar}
Ralph Lauren Sees Double-Digit Revenue Increase in Q4
Ralph Lauren’s Q4 report shows a 17% jump in revenue to $2 billion, and reflects that the company crossed $8 billion in revenue for the full 2026 fiscal year. The company attributes its success to an increase in customers — it attracted 6.5 million new direct-to-consumer shoppers — product offering elevation and strong global expansion. {Ralph Lauren}
British Fashion Council Announces NewGen Recipients
The British Fashion Council’s 2026 NewGen Recipients are: A Letter, Charlie Constantinou, E.W.Usie, Johanna Parv, Karoline Vitto, Liza Keane, Leuder, Octi, Oscar Ouyang, Pauline Dujancourt, Petra Fagerstrom, Steve O Smith, The Ouze and Yaku. The prize supports emerging designers through financial grants, mentorship and offering industry visibility. Each designer will also present a collection during London Fashion Week this fall. {Fashionista inbox}
The CFDA’s Newest Board of Directors Members
The Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) has appointed Gabriela Hearst and Joseph Altuzarra to its Board of Directors, effective immediately. Current board members include CFDA chairman Thom Browne, with Vice Chairs Prabal Gurung and Aurora James, Treasurer Stacey Bendet and General Secretary Maria Cornejo, as well as Bethann Hardison, Diane von Furstenberg, Michael Kors and Ralph Lauren, among others. {CFDA}
Louis Vuitton Presented Cruise 2027 in NYC
On Wednesday, Louis Vuitton presented its Cruise 2027 collection in New York City. Creative Director Nicolas Ghesquière was inspired by the dualities of New York and Paris. VIPs including Zendaya, Anne Hathaway, Chase Infiniti and Cate Blanchett sat front row. {Fashionista inbox}
The Rise of In-Store Resale
A growing number of fashion retailers are launching in-store resale experiences. Concepts range from secondhand shop-in-shops to in-store trade-ins. The strategy is in response to a growing consumer demand for vintage products and younger shoppers incorporating secondhand items into their day-to-day wardrobes. {Modern Retail/paywalled}
Inside the Quiet Decline of Blake Lively’s Hair Brand
Blake Lively’s hair brand, Blake Brown, is steadily declining in sales, currently doing about $90,000 per week at Target (a low number compared to other brands sold at the retailer). Puck’s Rachel Strugatz credits the brand’s drop-off to poor timing — it launched during Lively’s legal feud with Justin Baldoni — and a lack of ongoing public promotion from Lively. Give Back Beauty, the Milan-based beauty manufacturer and incubator behind Blake Brown, allegedly wants to exit the brand. {Puck/paywalled}
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