These are the tales making headlines in trend on Wednesday.
A.P.C. Appoints New Aristic Director
A.P.C. has appointed Ludivine Poiblanc as Creative Director. She’ll assist “form the model’s picture and visible universe,” per the press launch. Poiblanc will current her debut assortment in a presentation format on Could 20, adopted by a runway on June 15. The French stylist‘s resume consists of contributions to main publications akin to Self-importance Truthful and Vogue, in addition to consulting for trend homes on product growth and visible identification. {Fashionista inbox}
Hole Co-Founder Dies at 94
On Monday, Gap co-founder Doris Fisher died at 94. She based the corporate together with her husband, Donald, in 1969. She is survived by her three sons — Robert, William and John. {Gap Inc.}
Zendaya Covers Vogue Brazil
Photograph: Nicole Heiniger/Courtesy of Vogue Brazil
Zendaya makes her Vogue Brazil cowl debut within the month of the publication’s 51st anniversary. Styled by Law Roach, she poses in a fringe Louis Vuitton costume. Within the accompanying cowl story, she discusses her intense skilled 12 months, how she chooses her roles and her trend strategy. {Vogue Brazil}
Salomon to Develop Retailer Footprint
Salomon is opening one other NYC retailer, positioned on the Higher West Aspect. That is its third opening in 20 months. The 812-square-foot area will characteristic the model’s largest product providing of the three places. “The Higher West Aspect retailer might be a spot for shoppers to attach with like-minded individuals who have a ardour for the outside and a powerful connection to their group,” LeeAnn Fallon, vice chairman of Retail for Salomon North America, stated in a press assertion. {WWD/paywalled}
Coty Faces Gross sales Decline in Q3
Coty‘s Q3 2026 outcomes confirmed a 1% drop in web income at $1.28 billion. Its Status division, which accounts for 65% of gross sales, was flat, whereas Client Magnificence fell 4% in web income. Nonetheless, the corporate reported the outcomes beat revenue expectations, particularly amid ongoing geopolitical disruption. {Coty}
Lululemon Traders Doubt New CEO
Lululemon traders are unsure concerning the firm’s newly appointed CEO, Heidi O’Neill. The previous Nike exec was the interior face of the shoe firm’s failed DTC plan — regardless of working beneath her boss’s orders — and has a status for poor product judgment. Following her appointment announcement final month, Lululemon’s inventory fell 10% and its estranged founder, Chip Wilson, wrote a shareholder letter attacking the board’s choice and nominating his personal candidates. {Puck/paywalled}
