These are the tales making headlines in trend on Friday.
Victoria’s Secret Trend Present Launches Mannequin Search
The Victoria’s Secret Trend Present returns this fall, and it’s launching an open casting name throughout America for a mannequin to stroll within the present. The winner may even be signed to an unique contract with IMG Fashions. Functions open on Monday, April 6 on victoriassecret.com. {Fashionista inbox}
Saks World Secures $500 Million in Exit Financing
Saks World has obtained $500 million in exit financing from a gaggle of senior secured bondholders as a part of its complete $1.75 billion chapter lifeline. Saks World expects to emerge from Chapter 11 chapter this summer season. The deal offers the liquidity obligatory for the retailer to overtake its capital construction and arrange Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman for long-term success. {Business of Fashion/paywalled}
Saie and Sephora Accomplice on Planet Lovely 2026
Photograph: Courtesy of Saie
This month, Saie is launching its Planet Lovely 2026 initiative in partnership with Sephora U.S. to sort out the sweetness business’s plastic waste. The duo is bringing collectively 11 magnificence manufacturers to fund the restoration of greater than 1 million kilos of plastic waste throughout India, Indonesia, Colombia and Kenya, in partnership with rePurpose World. The 12 taking part manufacturers embody Alpyn, Amika, Biossance, Caliray, Caudalie, Crown Affair, Experiment, Ilia, Nécessaire, Saie, Skinfix and Violette_FR. {Fashionista inbox}
Maria Laura Neves Named Vogue Brasil’s Editor in Chief
Maria Laura Neves has been appointed editor in chief of Vogue Brasil. Neves joined Vogue Brasil in 2021 as deputy editor. Following longtime editor-in-chief Paula Merlo’s exit from Vogue Brasil, Neves has held the function on an interim foundation since late February. Neves has beforehand served as editor in chief of Marie Claire Brasil. {Business of Fashion/paywalled}
Nordstrom’s 2025 Gross sales Grew to About $15.8 Billion
Nordstrom‘s gross sales surged to about $15.8 billion in 2025, returning to the corporate’s peak pre-pandemic ranges. Nordstrom’s income was up from $15 billion a 12 months earlier and in step with the record-high in 2019. This income increase follows Nordstrom’s $6.25 billion cope with Mexican retailer El Puerto de Liverpool to go personal final 12 months. {Bloomberg/paywalled}
