Photo: Courtesy of Victoria’s Secret
These are the stories making headlines in fashion on Thursday.
Angel Reese to walk in 2025 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show
WNBA all-star Angel Reese will walk in the 2025 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show on Oct. 15. Reese will be the first-ever professional athlete model to walk in the brand’s show. The 2025 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show will also mark Reese’s first appearance as the newest Victoria’s Secret Angel. {Victoria’s Secret}
Halfdays raises $10 million in Series A funding
Outdoor apparel brand Halfdays announced the close of its $10 million Series A funding round on Thursday. The investment was led by Kellwood Company, with participation from DSG Ventures and model Taylor Hill. The Series A funding will support Halfdays in growing its core winter and ski collections; continuing its expansion into trail, active and everyday performance apparel; accelerating wholesale growth with new and existing partners; and investing in brick-and-mortar retail. {Fashionista inbox}
The Webster sells majority stake to Frasers Group
Luxury retailer The Webster has sold a majority stake to Frasers Group, effective immediately. Financial details were not disclosed, but founder and CEO Laure Hériard Dubreuil will retain “a significant” share of the company and remain with the business to manage it through its next phase. The Webster will continue to operate as a stand-alone business within Frasers Group’s Flannels luxury division. {WWD/paywalled}
Uniqlo owner posts record profit for fourth year
Uniqlo’s owner Fast Retailing released its full year 2025 results on Thursday, which showed a record profit for the fourth year in a row. Fast Retailing reported that its operating profit rose 12.6% to 564.2 billion yen ($3.69 billion). The group saw revenue and profit gains from Uniqlo operations in Japan, South Korea, Southeast Asia, India, Australia, North America and Europe, but saw declines from Uniqlo Mainland China and GU. {Fast Retailing}
How can brands get AI campaigns right?
Brands have started experimenting with AI-generated campaigns, to mixed reviews. Some social media users labeled Guess’ AI-made August ad as “just wrong,” while Valentino’s AI-generated campaign film for its Vans collab elicited more positive responses. What does best practice look like when it comes to fashion’s creative experiments with AI? AI is an evolving creative process, and transparency is key. It is also largely limitless, which some think will lead to diluted creativity, while others argue it will encourage more creativity. {Vogue Business/paywalled}
What the industry can learn from Sephora’s California waste settlement
Sephora has reached a settlement in California to pay $775,000 for the alleged mishandling of damaged, returned or expired cosmetics in 31 Northern California Sephora stores. Sacramento District Attorney Thien Ho, working with 24 district attorneys’ and city attorneys’ offices, allege that the retailer “improperly handled waste that met the definitions of hazardous or medical waste under California law”. For the industry, it’s important to know what’s in your waste, and it’s especially important in California due to additional waste management requirements. {Glossy/paywalled}
Source: Fashionista.com
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