These are the stories making headlines in fashion on Thursday.
Patrick Ta Addresses Transition Blush Backlash
Patrick Ta recently released the Liquid Transition Brightening Blush ($34), the Transition Blurring Blush Duo ($30) and the Dual-Ended Transition Blush Brush ($40), which quickly faced online backlash. Consumers argued these are unnecessary products and that he was taking credit for a look popularized by makeup artist Ngozi Esther Edeme (a.k.a. @paintedbyesther). Ta addressed the claims in a TikTok post, and he and his team expanded on the backlash with Glossy, sharing that the brand had hoped to partner with Edeme in an official way, to launch the Transition collection. {Glossy}
Signet Jewelers Acquires The Clear Cut
Signet Jewelers is acquiring The Clear Cut in a move to strengthen the luxury positioning at its Blue Nile brand. The Clear Cut is a small, New York-based natural diamond jewelry brand known for its bespoke bridal and fine jewelry. The Clear Cut will be integrated into Blue Nile, which is one of Signet’s core brands along with Zales, Kay and Jared. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. {WWD/paywalled}
Condé Nast Reaches $400,000 Settlement With Fired Employees Who Confronted Boss Over Layoffs
Last fall, four Condé Nast employees were fired after confronting Chief People Officer Stan Duncan about layoffs at the company. Now, Condé Nast has agreed to a $400,000-plus settlement with three out of four of the former employees. As part of the settlement, the three fired workers were reinstated so that they could resign and be given letters of recommendation. Their disciplinary records were also expunged. {WWD/paywalled}
Salomon Taps Jisoo as Global Ambassador
Photo: Alvaro Beamud Cortes @interlude_project/Courtesy of Salomon
Salomon has named Jisoo as its newest global ambassador. Future creative projects and collaborations with the South Korean singer will be revealed over time. “Jisoo represents a generation embracing openness, curiosity and fluidity between sport and fashion,” Kristof Cavazzana, Salomon’s global VP product & experience, said in a statement. “Her perspective and global influence resonate with how Salomon continues to evolve today, bringing mountain heritage, outdoor lifestyle and style into broader cultural conversations.” {Fashionista inbox}
Faith Xue Promoted to EVP at Gallery Media Group
Coveteur Editor-in-Chief Faith Xue has been promoted to EVP at Gallery Media Group (GMG). While maintaining her role as Coveteur’s editor-in-chief, Xue will oversee brand vision and cultural strategy across GMG, which includes Coveteur, PureWow and @Cocktails. Her new role will focus on accelerating brand awareness, social growth, experiential activations, talent partnerships and new commerce opportunities. {Fashionista inbox}
Lanvin Names New CEO
Photo: Louis Paquin/Courtesy of Lanvin
Lanvin has appointed Barbara Werschine as CEO. Werschine will steer the brand’s global strategy, accelerate its development and strengthen Lanvin’s positioning on the international stage. She succeeds Andy Lew, who held the top position since July 2025. Werschine most recently served as CEO of Eric Bompard. {Fashionista inbox}
