Parisian concept store Merci opened its beauty department at the beginning of October, transforming its first-floor "bathroom" space with a carefully curated selection of self-care and cosmetics products. 

Wanda Ferragamo, the honorary president of the Florentine shoemaker founded by her husband Salvatore, has died at the age of 96. Wanda was left a widow 58 years ago when her husband passed away.

Marie Antoinette's dazzling diamonds and pearls, unseen in public for two centuries, went on show in London on Friday before going on sale next month in one of the most important royal jewellery auctions in history.

Fans of Swiss Army perfume can breathe a sigh of relief: the government and knifemaker Victorinox have settled a legal row that paves the way for military-grade scents to be sold in North America.

Rent the Runway has partnered with WeWork to set up clothing drop-off boxes at 15 of the shared workspace company's locations across the US. 

The shopping centre owner has revealed it has been approached by a consortium comprising the Peel Group, the Olayan Group and Brookfield Property Group about a possible takeover that would value the business at £2.9bn.

The male beauty industry is booming, and consequently, inclusive campaigns are more on trend than ever.

The outdoor brand is launching in the Middle East with a 150-square-metre franchise store at the Dubai Mall, the most visited shopping and leisure destination in the world.

The fashion label designed by Alessandro Dell'Acqua has signed a distribution deal with Lee & Han, and plans to open 18 stores in South Korea in five years, starting with a Seoul flagship.

British footwear brand Tabitha Simmons has stepped into the ready-to-wear category with a collaboration with French shirting brand Equipment.