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These are the stories making headlines in fashion on Wednesday.Sofia Coppola covers ElleSofia Coppola covers Elle’s April 2026 Women of Impact issue. Photographed by Carin Backoff and styled by Alex White, she poses on the cover wearing Chanel. In the accompanying cover story, she discusses making her first-ever documentary, A24’s “Marc by Sofia,” her decades-long friendship with Marc Jacobs and supporting her daughter Romy Mars’ online presence. {Elle}Puig names new CEOPuig has appointed Jose Manuel Albesa as its new CEO, effective Tuesday. He succeeds Marc Puig, who will remain at the company as executive chairman. {WWD/paywalled}Doja Cat covers VogueDoja Cat fronts Vogue’s April 2026 issue. The singer wears a Saint Laurent suit on the cover, styled by Carlos Nazario and photographed by Willy Vanderperre. In her cover story, she discusses about navigating fame, attending therapy and her love life. {Vogue/paywalled}Saks Global receives industry pressure to pay independent designersGlobal fashion councils, including The Council of Fashion Designers of America, the British Fashion Council, the Camera Nazionale della Moda Italiana and the Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode, wrote a joint letter to Saks Global CEO Geoffroy van Raemdonck, urging the company to pay its overdue invoices to independent designers. The letter comes shortly after news broke that the retailer secured access to an additional $300 million for its restructuring plan. {Vogue Business/paywalled}Shoppers respond positively to Demna’s GucciFollowing Demna’s debut Gucci collection’s entry into stores, the brand reportedly saw a jump in foot traffic and a rise in spending. The strong consumer support also comes amid the brand implementing a new pricing strategy: It’s increased the price tag on select new styles, while also offering competitive, lower-priced options on new variations of core styles. {Business of Fashion/paywalled}Do you have an emerging brand you want to share with Fashionista readers? Jumpstart your business with our affordable digital offerings.
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