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These are the stories making headlines in fashion on Tuesday.How creators can avoid being replaced by AIAs AI-generated content overtakes social media feeds, influencers who develop a human connection with their followers seem poised for success. To remain relevant, creators need to emphasize their unique point of view rather than chasing trends and work to build on the trust they’ve established with their followers. Creators will need to differentiate themselves and stay ahead of the curve to retain their position as a trusted guide for purchases. {Business of Fashion/paywalled}Fashion auctions are drawing in younger consumersAuction houses are increasingly looking to fashion as a blockbuster category, and one that engages a younger customer. Many millennials and Gen Zers are entering fashion auctions through vintage handbags. Amid so much accessible fashion and so many choices, Elle’s Véronique Hyland writes that there’s now an intensified craving for something one-of-a-kind among younger consumers. {Elle}Capri Holdings reduced its net debt after Versace saleCapri Holdings Limited announced its financial results for the third quarter of Fiscal 2026, which showed a 4% decline in revenue on a reported basis to $1.03 billion. Fueled by its recent sale of Versace to Prada Group, Capri reduced its net debt to $80 million (compared to its net debt of $1.17 billion in Dec. 28, 2024). {Capri Holdings}Proenza Schouler releases Rachel Scott’s first ad campaignRachel Scott’s first ad campaign for Proenza Schouler as its creative director has arrived for Spring 2026. Photographed by Senta Simond, the campaign stars model Caitlin Soetendal in Proenza Schouler’s Spring 2026 collection. Scott’s first full collection for the brand will be shown on Feb. 11 during New York Fashion Week. {Proenza Schouler}Lancôme names Christy Turlington Burns as global ambassadorLancôme has announced model Christy Turlington Burns as its new global ambassador. Lancôme selected Turlington as a voice for the legacy brand because of her “innate femininity, proactive advocacy and spirited outlook.” “Lancôme represents a legacy of French elegance and progress that has always resonated with me,” Turlington said in a statement. “I’ve long admired the brand’s dedication to celebrating women at every stage of life and their commitment to meaningful values. As someone who believes deeply in supporting women’s health and well-being, I’m honored to join a family that shares that vision and uses beauty as a platform for positive change.” {PR Newswire}Colorescience is acquiredRoundTable Healthcare Partners has acquired skin- and sun-care brand Colorescience. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Colorescience was previously owned by a group of shareholders led by 1315 Capital. Colorescience sales were approaching $100 million, according to industry sources. {WWD/paywalled}ICE has become a national issue for TargetTarget’s response (or the lack thereof) to the growing presence of ICE in Minneapolis has become yet another PR crisis for the retailer. Protesters have asked for Target to explicitly call for ICE to leave the state, as well as for Target to deny access to ICE officers, call for Trump to shut down ICE or lobby Congress to deny more ICE funding. Target CEO Michael Fiddelke was among 60 business leaders who signed a letter released last week by the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce calling for a “de-escalation of tensions,” but the letter was criticized for not denouncing ICE directly. {Modern Retail}Fashionista’s audience includes 1 million site visitors, 110,000 newsletter subscribers and 4.74 million social media followers. Want to know how to reach them? Learn more.
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