Haute Headlines

• Dior’s dramatic reset under Anderson: With Jonathan Anderson’s debut, Dior turned PFW into a bold staging ground. He reimagined the “New Look” in fractured silhouettes and theatrical cues, kicking off a new era at the house.

• Armani explores minority‑stake options: Reports say the Italian house has quietly approached potential buyers, including L’Oréal, pointing to strategic reconfiguration in luxury capital this autumn.

• Chanel blasts off with Blazy’s starry debut: Matthieu Blazy’s first collection for Chanel premiered on a lacquer “Milky Way” runway dotted with glowing planets, signaling a bold re‑interpretation of heritage and modernity under his tenure.

• Brunello Cucinelli crosses the €1B threshold: The Italian house reported Q3 sales of €335.5 million (+12 % YoY), helping push its nine‑month total past €1 billion. A luxury success story proving finesse still sells even in turbulent times.