On March 18, 2026, Daily Fashion News dropped a viral global fashion update: Zara’s shocking two-year creative partnership with John Galliano, Kering’s new standalone jewelry division led by CEO Jean-Marc Duplaix, L Catterton’s ¥50 billion bet on Japanese consumer brands, Human Made’s aggressive U.S. expansion plan, and HSBC’s bullish call that luxury is set to rebound—despite mounting geopolitical risks.
First, Zara signed a two-year creative partnership with famed designer John Galliano to unveil a new-season collection that reinterprets the Zara archive with a couture-minded approach. The rollout will begin in September and continue in phases.
Second, Kering created a dedicated jewelry division and appointed Jean-Marc Duplaix as CEO to supercharge growth. Centered on operations for four houses—Boucheron, Pomellato, Dodo, and Qeelin—the unit is targeting roughly €1 billion in annual revenue.
Third, L Catterton, LVMH’s investment arm, announced plans to invest ¥50 billion over the next three years in five Japanese consumer companies across beauty, F&B, pet care, and restaurants.
Fourth, Japanese label Human Made is pushing into the U.S. by setting up a local subsidiary with approximately KRW 6 billion in capital, aiming to make America the launchpad for its global expansion.
Fifth, HSBC predicted a recovery for the global luxury market this year, calling the U.S. a key growth engine. Still, it flagged macro risks—especially the Middle East conflict—as significant overhangs.