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A New Zealand tourist was killed in Newport Beach, Calif., during an attempted robbery outdoors on July 2.

While the Saks-Neiman Marcus deal was not unexpected after it was disclosed on Wednesday, it did reverberate through the industry, raising enormous questions and concerns. Marc Metrick, chief executive officer of Saks, said he reacted by sending a letter to vendors and employees, a copy of which was attained by WWD.⁠ ⁠ In the letter, he wrote, “When this transaction closes, which will happen after customary regulatory review, we will establish Saks Global, a technology-driven company that brings together renowned retailers and real estate assets.”⁠ ⁠ If the government green-lights the deal, Marc Metrick will become CEO of Saks Global, the combined Saks-Neiman Marcus entity.⁠ ⁠ Discussing what lies ahead in the immediate future, he told WWD on Thursday, “We will focus on what we can control and our strategy.”⁠ ⁠ Read more: https://lnkd.in/e64yyf6k

For her first collection on the official calendar, Swedish-Iranian designer Bahareh Ardakani looked to theoretical physics to create a dream world of other dimensions. See more looks from ArdAzAei's fall 2024 couture collection here: https://lnkd.in/epzd2eMX

When Missy Elliott takes the stage on Thursday at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, it’s not just the concert that will be out of this world, it’s also the costumes. The 30-date tour that hits major North American cities before wrapping up Aug. 22 in Rosemont, Ill., marks the first headlining tour for the multiplatinum-selling rapper, singer, songwriter and producer. Called “Out of This World,” the tour will also feature Busta Rhymes, Ciara and Timbaland. To bring her intergalactic vision to life, Elliott turned to her longtime collaborator, celebrity stylist June Ambrose who created nearly 250 costumes for Elliott and her dancers. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gKZnMqnC

It's the company's sixth retail location, opening Friday.

Berlin's spring 2025 Fashion Week took place this week featuring brands like GmbH and Anonymous Club. See more of the best runway and backstage looks here: https://lnkd.in/eXksaaHE

Golden Goose chief executive officer Silvio Campara kicked off his discussion at FN’s Summit in late June by addressing the unexpected postponement of the company’s initial public offering. “The financial market and the real world are quite disconnected,” Campara said. “What is happening now in Europe, with elections in France and the U.K., will soon happen here in America. So, elections are freezing the world for the next couple of months, and we are waiting for a much more calm and steady market scenario to go public. I don’t think now would be a good time to be represented in the market. But we will be back.” Read more : https://lnkd.in/eEH_KPnA

Hongkong Land Limited, a major luxury real estate developer in Hong Kong, has revealed plans to invest more than $1 billion in revamping its flagship Landmark shopping mall project. Hongkong Land said that Landmark, a luxury destination located in Hong Kong’s Central district, will be transformed into an “ultra-luxury destination of tomorrow” with 10 multistory storefronts. Ten of Hongkong Land’s top tenants including Cartier, CHANEL, Christian Dior Couture, Hermès, Louis Vuitton, PRADA, Saint Laurent, Sotheby's,  Tiffany & Co. and Van Cleef & Arpels — will contribute a total of $600 million to the renovation. That amount exceeds the more than $400 million being invested by the landlord. Read more : https://lnkd.in/excZzAhT