These are the tales making headlines in vogue on Thursday.
Uniqlo and Cate Blanchett Launch Literary Journal
Uniqlo and Cate Blanchett, its international model ambassador, are launching “Tales She Tells,” a literary journal that includes essays that spotlight girls’s experiences and views. The primary problem is ready to publish within the fall of 2027, with “Connection” serving as its inaugural theme to focus on connections between individuals. Choose contributors will obtain assist for his or her writing actions and alternatives for mentorship. {WWD/paywalled}
Woman Gaga Is Now Haus Labs’ CEO
Woman Gaga will assume the function of Haus Labs’ CEO, efficient instantly. This transfer follows former CEO and Co-Founder Ben Jones’ exit earlier this month. Gaga will proceed to guide artistic path and product growth, which she has overseen because the model’s launch in 2019. {Business of Fashion/paywalled}
The New York Instances Profiles SC103
SC103, an unbiased New York vogue label based by Claire McKinney and Sophie Andes-Gascon, is thought for its handmade DIY spirit, as seen in its well-liked $550 “hyperlinks tote.” Early on, tote gross sales made up 80% of the corporate’s gross sales, and now it’s nearer to 40%. The duo held their first runway present at a gallery in September 2019, and your complete assortment was made by hand of their shared condo. At present, SC103 has efficiently tapped right into a buyer base in search of one thing bolder and extra private than the types discovered inside fast-fashion or luxurious manufacturers’ assortments. {The New York Times/paywalled}
Adidas Reviews Report Development in Q3 2026
Adidas shared its Q3 2026 outcomes on Thursday, reporting a 9% spike in income that led to document internet gross sales of €7.3 billion ($8.12 billion). The corporate’s working revenue grew 37% to €1 billion ($1.11 billion), marking the very best quarterly revenue on document. All markets (besides Europe) grew by double digits, and its direct-to-consumer channel elevated by 17% globally. {Adidas Group}
The RealReal Names New Chief Merchandising Officer
The RealReal has appointed Alexis Hoopes as its chief merchandising officer. Hoopes joins from eBay, the place she led the corporate’s $10 billion international vogue enterprise. She additionally beforehand served as senior vp of e-commerce at Mattel and, earlier than that, spent almost 15 years at Nordstrom in management roles. At The RealReal, Hoopes will lead its merchandising technique, with a give attention to strengthening its luxurious assortment and enhancing personalised product discovery. {The RealReal}
Estée Lauder Alumna Launches Tween Pores and skin-Care Model SkinBerry
Sarah LaGreca, former VP of worldwide training and artistry growth at Hourglass Cosmetics who beforehand spent 9 years at The Estée Lauder Firms, launched SkinBerry, a skin-care model focusing on 8- to 18-year-olds, in August. Priced from $23 to $29, its product assortment encompasses a Bubble Berry Foaming Cleanser, Glow Berry Moisturizing Gel Cream and Berry Increase Jelly Hydration Masks. LaGreca is on monitor to lift greater than $1 million for SkinBerry in a pre-seed spherical slated to shut in December. {Beauty Independent}
