These are the stories making headlines in fashion on Monday.
Martine Rose Alleged to Replace Pierpaolo Piccioli at Balenciaga
Pierpaolo Piccioli is allegedly leaving Balenciaga, with Martine Rose set to succeed him, according to Puck’s Lauren Sherman. The news is expected to be formally announced in the coming weeks. Balenciaga’s parent, Kering, and Rose declined to comment. {Puck/paywalled}
Eckhaus Latta Opens Its First NYC Flagship
Photo: Thomas McCarthy/Courtesy of Eckhaus Latta
On Oct. 23, Eckhaus Latta opened its first New York City flagship. Located at 27 Ludlow St., the store spans 940 square feet and the interior was designed by Camilla Deterre, David Lê and Emma Price. The flagship will unveil phase two of its design in early January 2027. {Fashionista inbox}
Natalie Portman Covers Harper’s Bazaar
Photo: Carlijn Jacobs/Courtesy of Harper's Bazaar
Natalie Portman is the cover star for Harper’s Bazaar’s November 2026 issue, on newsstands Nov. 3. Styled by Malina Joseph Gilchrist and photographed by Carlijn Jacobs, Portman posed on the cover wearing Dior. In the accompanying interview with Leah Chernikoff, she talked about early career failures, her experiences as a child actor and starring in the upcoming film “The Gallerist.” {Harper’s Bazaar}
The Center Brands and Dr. Mamina Turegano Acquire Boscia
Beauty accelerator The Center Brands and board-certified dermatologist Dr. Mamina Turegano have jointly acquired the Japanese skin-care brand Boscia. They bought Boscia from Japan-based cosmetics company Fancl Corp. The financial terms of the deal have not been revealed. The Center Brands and Dr. Turegano plan to combine Boscia’s traditional Japanese roots with modern skin-care science. {PR Newswire}
What It Takes for Retailers To Back Emerging Brands
For emerging designers to secure stockists in established retailers, buyers are looking for a distinct brand identity, labels that demonstrate a clear market fit, a strong direct-to-consumer strategy and sensible pricing. Young designers also must avoid rapid expansion, as scaling too quickly can lead to overwhelming production operations. “My advice would be: don’t get ahead of yourself, scale slowly, really take it season by season,” said Marc Rofsky, vice president of merchandising at Moda Operandi. {Business of Fashion/paywalled}
Frasers Group Takes Majority Stake in Hugo Boss
Frasers Group has raised its stake in Hugo Boss above 50%, effectively now making the fashion brand a subsidiary of the luxury retailer and conglomerate. Frasers has pursued control of Hugo Boss over the past few months and gradually built up its stake. The retailer first bid a €38-per-share cash offer in June, but Hugo Boss rejected it, arguing the price was too low. {Reuters}
How Vestiaire Collective Is Preventing Reselling Stolen Goods
Following the looting across France and Italy during the ongoing protests, stolen goods are now appearing on popular resale platforms. Vestiaire Collective is taking preventive measures to avoid reselling these stolen items. Company employees have been instructed to look out for “new profiles uploading multiple never-before-worn pieces in short succession” and to verify proof of purchase for new listings. Any listings with suspected stolen items are immediately removed from the platform. {Vogue Business/paywalled}
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