These are the stories making headlines in fashion on Monday.
Virginie Viard Reflects on Being Fired From Chanel
In her new book, “Un Regard: Une Vie Chez Chanel” (loosely translated to “My Life at Chanel”), Virginie Viard opened up about the emotional aftermath of being unexpectedly fired as Chanel’s creative director. She wrote that she was caught off guard by the sudden dismissal and was hurt that the company implied her work was unremarkable. She also suggested she received harsher criticism than her male peers. Viard concluded that she’s proud of the work she’s done, is in a happy place and is ready to work again. {WWD/paywalled}
Miuccia Prada Talks Succession Plans and Her Legacy
In an interview with Business of Fashion’s Tim Blanks, Miuccia Prada revealed that while her eldest son, Lorenzo, is her designated heir, she doesn’t want her children to feel pressured to join the family business if they aren’t passionate about it. She also discussed balancing her responsibilities at Miu Miu and Prada, what she wants to be remembered for, the importance of living in the present and how she handles running an ultra-luxury brand while the world faces poverty and war. {Business of Fashion/paywalled}
CFDA Announces Presenters for Its 2026 Fashion Awards
The Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) has revealed the nominee award presenters for the American Designer of the Year categories at the 2026 CFDA Fashion Awards. They are: Lupita Nyong’o presenting the American Womenswear Designer of the Year award; Matt Damon presenting the American Menswear Designer of the Year award; Naomi Osaka presenting the American Accessory Designer of the Year award; and Cole Escola presenting the Google American Emerging Designer of the Year award. The Awards will take place on Nov. 2 at the American Museum of Natural History in New York City. {Fashionista inbox}
Unpacking Frasers Group’s Acquisition Strategy
In an interview with Vogue Business, Frasers Group CEO Michael Murray breaks down what the company is accomplishing following its acquisition of Harvey Nichols and The Webster. With the former, Frasers Group plans to focus on Harvey Nichols’ brick-and-mortar footprint, starting with locations in Edinburgh and Manchester. Meanwhile, with The Webster, Frasers Group is focused on establishing flagships in key cities and then creating a more scalable Webster store format in “second-tier cities.” Murray also shared that Frasers Group is trying to buy a majority stake in Hugo Boss. {Vogue Business/paywalled}
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