Italian luxury fashion house founded by Gianni Versace in 1978
A round-up of major beauty advent calendars from retailers and brands for 2026 shows a focus on value, premium brands and varied contents. Calendars range from under £100 to over £1,000, with notable inclusions from Sephora, John Lewis and Liberty London. Several editions are already selling out or generating early interest as the festive season nears.
Following Giorgio Armani's will, the Giorgio Armani Foundation is seeking a buyer for a 15% stake in the fashion group. Milan Fashion Week shows continue to reflect his enduring yet evolving vision, with Silvana Armani and Leo Dell’Orco guiding the creative legacy as discussions about the stake’s sale proceed.
Retailers are expanding digital price tags across stores to speed up pricing and reduce labor. But lawmakers and unions warn about surge pricing, job losses, and price manipulation, prompting proposed bans in several states and at federal level. Initial pilots show mixed reactions from workers and shoppers.
Google is updating its image search with a real-time, You-for-you gallery and new AI image-generation in AI Overviews. The changes span desktop English US rollout and aim to boost engagement by letting users explore, collect, and generate visuals within Google's ecosystem.