Must Read: Christian Lacroix Has Been Acquired, 'SNL' Partners With Saks Fifth Avenue for Its 50th Anniversary

These are the stories making headlines in fashion on Tuesday.

Christian Lacroix has been acquired

French fashion house Christian Lacroix has been fully acquired by Sociedad Textil Lonia (STL) in a private transaction. The Christian Lacroix label was first founded in 1987 and had previously been owned by the Falic Group. Designer Christian Lacroix, now 73, currently designs costumes for the opera and told Vogue Business he gave his blessing for the acquisition. “We are truly excited to integrate the legacy and boundless creativity of Maison Lacroix into our business project,” STL said in a statement. “We will do everything we can to ensure that the unique talent of its creator and his invaluable contribution to the fashion world reach their full potential.” {Fashionista inbox}

“SNL” partners with Saks Fifth Avenue for its 50th anniversary

Saks Fifth Avenue and “Saturday Night Live” (“SNL”) are teaming up in honor of the show’s 50th anniversary. The collaboration includes exclusive “SNL”-inspired merchandise from Favorite Daughter and Le Labo Fragrances, as well as a site experience for exploring the show’s memorable sketches and characters. Later in January, Saks Fifth Avenue stores in New York and Beverly Hills will feature limited-time pop-up shops with the exclusive merchandise. The collaboration is available now on Saks Fifth Avenue’s website, and check out some of the items below. {Fashionista inbox}

Emma Grede and Kristin Juszczyk launch Off Season

Emma Grede, the National Football League (NFL), Kristin Juszczyk and Fanatics launched Off Season, a luxury fashion brand highlighting the intersection of football, sports and fashion. Off Season’s first collection of unisex puffer jackets inspired by NFL teams is available now at offseasonbrand.com, nflshop.com, fanatics.com and team sites. With prices ranging from $295 to $495, the debut collection features five NFL teams — the San Francisco 49ers, Kansas City Chiefs, Philadelphia Eagles, Detroit Lions and Buffalo Bills — with offerings of puffer vests, puffer jackets and long coats in Juszczyk’s signature spliced designs. {Fashionista inbox}

Pucci to stage runway show in Portofino

Pucci‘s next runway show will be held in Portofino on April 4. The upcoming season will be themed to Marmo, the print that Camille Miceli revived after joining the brand as artistic director in 2021. With the backdrop of the Italian Riviera, Pucci’s show aims to tap into the village’s “glamourous yet laid-back seaside spirit”. {Fashionista inbox}

British Fashion Council names new CEO

The British Fashion Council (BFC) has appointed Laura Weir as its new CEO to succeed Caroline Rush. Weir is currently the executive creative director at Selfridges, and will assume her new position with the BFC on April 28. In her new position, Weir will oversee the BFC and work with designers, industry partners and government bodies to champion British fashion through programs supporting creative talent. Weir has also previously worked at ES Magazine, Elle U.K. and Drapers. {WWD/paywalled}

Ulta Beauty names Kecia Steelman as CEO

Ulta Beauty announced Kecia Steelman, the retailer’s current president and chief operating officer, as its newest CEO. Steelman succeeds Dave Kimbell, who is retiring from the role and stepping down from the company’s Board of Directors after 11 years with Ulta. Steelman, who has spent more than 10 years at Ulta, joined the company’s Board effective Jan. 6 and Kimbell will serve as an advisor to the company through June 28, 2025. {Ulta}

Child laborers in India are picking “ethical” cotton, watchdog finds

Pratibha Syntex claims to be India’s largest “sustainable” apparel manufacturer, with its customers including Zara-owned Inditex, H&M Group, Gap Inc. and Amazon. It works with thousands of farmers growing cotton promoted under organic and “ethical” standards, but some of those farms have children as young as six years old working, sometimes forced into labor because of debt taken on by their parents, according to an investigation by nonprofit Transparentem. The investigation also found some farms that supplied the company’s organic cotton program were also using synthetic pesticides that aren’t permitted under local and international organic certifications, with some children spraying the toxic chemicals. {Business of Fashion/paywalled}

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