La Moda News

Simone Dubois

Senior Editor, Beauty & Accessories

As the Senior Editor for Beauty & Accessories at La Moda News, Simone Dubois provides authoritative coverage of haute joaillerie, luxury watches, and cosmetic science. She approaches each story by dissecting the artistry, brand heritage, and business dynamics behind the world's most coveted leather goods and designer creations. Through her analytical writing, Simone delivers essential daily intelligence and trend forecasting to help professionals and enthusiasts navigate the global luxury market.

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Latest Articles

Dyson Airwrap multi-styler prominently displayed with other luxury beauty products during the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2026.
Beauty

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2026 Beauty Deals ELLE Recommends

During the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale, Dyson's coveted Airwrap multi-styler is available for a staggering $130 off, making a luxury hair tool surprisingly attainable.

Jul 21, 2026 · 6 min read

Models on a futuristic runway wearing garments that merge physical and digital elements with animated light trails and holographic projections.
Designers

Digital design and animation will redefine fashion trends by 2026.

Ten ready-to-wear collection samples, once physical prototypes, are now being developed as short videos, signaling a quiet revolution in how fashion is conceived and presented.

Jul 15, 2026 · 3 min read

Exterior view of the new Chanel stand-alone boutique at Stanford Shopping Center in Palo Alto, showcasing its modern design.
Beauty

Chanel opens first stand-alone boutique in Palo Alto

In Palo Alto, a city synonymous with hoodies and venture capital, Chanel has just opened its first stand-alone boutique, offering personalized appointments with a Fashion Advisor.

Jun 26, 2026 · 2 min read

Intricate mechanical watch movement with visible gears and springs, showcasing complex horological engineering and craftsmanship.
Watches & Jewelry

What Are Watch Complications Beyond Telling Time?

A single Patek Philippe Calibre 89, boasting 33 distinct functions from a thermometer to a star chart, fetched over $5 million.

Jun 23, 2026 · 4 min read

Gen Alpha boys interacting with an AI interface, showcasing their influence on the beauty and skincare market through technology.
Beauty

Gen Alpha Boys Are Leading AI's Next Beauty Marketing Wave

Gen Alpha tweens influenced an astonishing $4.

Jun 20, 2026 · 5 min read

Intricate gears and springs of a mechanical watch movement, showcasing the complex engineering and craftsmanship involved in timekeeping.
Watches & Jewelry

How Do Mechanical Watch Movements Work? A Complete Guide

Each mechanical watch movement is a miniature machine, often composed of over a hundred components, meticulously assembled to keep time, according to Sea-Gull News .

Jun 18, 2026 · 5 min read

Close-up of watchmaker's hands using fine tools to meticulously polish a complex, gleaming component of a luxury watch movement.
Watches & Jewelry

What is Haute Horlogerie in Luxury Watchmaking?

To achieve a flawless, mirror-like surface on a luxury watch component, artisans meticulously polish steel with diamond pastes up to 20,000-grit, an abrasive finer than most polishing compounds.

Jun 17, 2026 · 5 min read

Bruno Sialelli, the former creative director of Lanvin, is welcomed into the prestigious Balenciaga couture studio, a space filled with high fashion designs.
Designers

Bruno Sialelli Joins Balenciaga Couture Studio

Bruno Sialelli, whose romantic aesthetic once defined Lanvin, has joined Balenciaga's elite couture studio.

Jun 15, 2026 · 2 min read

Isaac Mizrahi, the newly appointed Creative Director at Large for Target, is pictured in a stylish setting, symbolizing his influence on the brand's creative direction and product lines.
Designers

Isaac Mizrahi Named Target's First Creative Director at Large

Target has appointed Isaac Mizrahi as its first Creative Director at Large, a newly created position effective June 15, 2026, according to Stock Titan .

Jun 15, 2026 · 2 min read

Diverse individuals engaging with L'Oréal's refillable beauty products in a vibrant, sustainable setting, symbolizing a new era for the beauty industry.
Beauty

L'Oréal Launches Global Refill Movement to Reshape Beauty

Despite L'Oréal projecting a 34% sales growth for its refillable products by 2025, only 42% of consumers currently know that beauty product refills are even an option, according to Vogue .

Jun 15, 2026 · 3 min read

Men exploring and purchasing fragrances at Sephora and Ulta, highlighting the growing male interest in prestige beauty products and brands like YSL and Valentino.
Beauty

Men Flock to Sephora and Ulta for Fragrance, Boosting Sales

YSL Beauty, known for luxury cosmetics and women's fragrances, seized the number-one spot at both Sephora and Ulta Beauty by first-quarter online sales, WWD reports.

Jun 9, 2026 · 2 min read

Futuristic K-beauty lab showcasing advanced fermented and cellularly-derived ingredients with a holographic display of launch statistics.
Beauty

Top 5 K-Beauty Ingredients Defining Skincare Trends for 2026

By 2026, over 60% of new K-Beauty product launches are expected to feature ingredients derived from advanced fermentation or cellular agriculture, a stark contrast to the 'natural' focus of five years

Jun 8, 2026 · 5 min read

Global icon Madonna strikes a pose, exuding confidence and style, alongside Kiko Milano's colorful and luxurious beauty products in a sophisticated retail setting.
Beauty

Kiko Milano, Madonna Partner for U.S. Launch at Macy's

Italian beauty brand Kiko Milano, having recently surpassed the $1 billion sales mark, has enlisted global icon Madonna as its ambassador for an ambitious entry into the competitive U.

Jun 8, 2026 · 3 min read

Models present bold 2026 menswear designs in a gritty, urban car park setting during the Central Saint Martins graduate show, with a public audience observing.
Designers

Central Saint Martins Spotlights Emerging 2026 Menswear Talent

For its 2026 Menswear graduate show, Central Saint Martins abandoned its campus for a disused Peckham car park, letting the public, not industry titans, decide the winners.

Jun 8, 2026 · 2 min read

Fashion designer asserting control over their brand's digital presence via their official website, distinct from social media platforms.
Designers

Fashion Designers: Your Website Is Your Brand's True Home, Not Social Media.

In 2023, a major luxury fashion house saw a 15% drop in Instagram engagement after a public lawsuit against Meta.

Jun 7, 2026 · 4 min read

Kendall Jenner, the new global ambassador for K-beauty brand Anua, showcasing their minimalist heartleaf skincare line.
Beauty

Kendall Jenner Becomes Anua's Global K-Beauty Ambassador

A K-beauty brand known for its minimalist, heartleaf-based products, Anua, has just tapped Western supermodel Kendall Jenner as its new global ambassador, a move signaling a significant shift in the i

Jun 7, 2026 · 3 min read

William Smolen, the new CEO of Caliray, overseeing a significant retail expansion into Sephora at Kohl's locations nationwide.
Beauty

Caliray names William Smolen CEO for 2026 expansion

Caliray, a beauty brand already in Sephora nationwide, has expanded its footprint to 800 Sephora at Kohl’s locations, signaling an aggressive push for market dominance.

Jun 5, 2026 · 3 min read

Ten emerging Chinese fashion designers actively participating in Kering's CRAFT Residency Program, showcasing innovation and collaboration in a modern design studio.
Designers

Kering's 10 Chinese Designers in CRAFT Residency Program

Out of over 100 applicants, Kering selected just ten emerging designers for its new year-long CRAFT residency.

Jun 4, 2026 · 3 min read

Elegant, minimalist packaging for non-toxic home cleaning products and artisanal food items displayed in natural light, symbolizing the clean beauty movement's expansion.
Beauty

Clean Beauty's Billion-Dollar Leap Into Home Goods and Food

In the last year, 'non-toxic' searches for home cleaning products surged by 40% on Google, signaling a profound shift in consumer perception, extending from dish soap to dinner ingredients.

Jun 4, 2026 · 4 min read

Inside Bloomingdale's 59th Street flagship store, a 'Game Day with Boss' pop-up shop displays exclusive World Cup and Father's Day merchandise.
Beauty

Bloomingdale's Opens World Cup Boss Shop for Fans

From June 4, Bloomingdale's 59th Street flagship will host a 'Game Day with Boss' pop-up, featuring 70 exclusive products to capitalize on World Cup enthusiasm and Father's Day in 2026.

Jun 4, 2026 · 2 min read