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These are the stories making headlines in fashion on Monday.
Net-a-Porter announces 2026 Vanguard Mentorship Program
Net-a-Porter has announced Kallmeyer, Colleen Allen and Heirlome as the designers selected for its 2026 Vanguard Mentorship Program. Each designer will receive bespoke mentorship and business guidance, alongside campaign support to spotlight their Spring 2026 collections. Kallmeyer’s Daniella Kallmeyer will receive mentorship from Net-a-Porter’s CEO Heather Kaminetsky and Toteme’s CEO Johanna Sjöberg; Colleen Allen was paired with Rick Owens’ CEO Elsa Lanzo and AnOther Magazine Stylist and Fashion Director Katie Shillingford; and Heirlome’s Stephanie Suberville is working with Gabriela Hearst and Sustainability Advocate Aditi Mayer. {Fashionista inbox}
Vogue Business releases its Fall 2026 Size Inclusivity Report
Vogue Business released its annual Size Inclusivity Report for the Fall 2026 season, which revealed 97.6% of the 7,817 looks presented across 182 shows were straight-size (U.S. 0-4), 2.1% were mid-size (U.S. 6-12), and 0.3% were plus-size (U.S. 14+). This is slightly down from last season where plus-size looks made up 0.9%. Plus-size representation has dipped to the same level as Fall 2025, the lowest level since Vogue Business began tracking size inclusivity three years ago. {Vogue Business/paywalled}
The Wall Street Journal profiles Marc Jacobs
In an interview with The Wall Street Journal‘s Lane Florsheim, Marc Jacobs discusses the return of Marc Jacobs Beauty, his typical morning routine and his upcoming documentary with Sofia Coppola. “Marc by Sofia” highlights different stages of the designer’s career and follows him as he prepares his Spring 2024 runway show. {The Wall Street Journal/paywalled}
Ba&sh reports 11% bump in Q4 sales
Amid its founder-led turnaround plan called “New Beginnings,” French label Ba&sh posted an 11% jump in its fourth-quarter sales. The fourth quarter benefited from strong holiday sales and growing demand for accessories. Full-year like-for-like sales rose 9% in 2025. The strategy was reinforced by a financial restructuring completed in March 2025, which secured further backing from lender HLD alongside a €15 million ($17.4 million) capital injection from shareholders. {WWD/paywalled}
Qatar Investment Authority considers buying a 10% stake in Golden Goose
Qatar Investment Authority (QIA) is reportedly considering purchasing a 10% stake in Italian brand Golden Goose. This would add another investor to Golden Goose after HSG agreed in December to acquire a majority stake from Permira in a deal valuing the company at just over €2.5 billion ($2.9 billion). If the investment is priced in line with the €2.5 billion valuation, the QIA stake would be worth about €250 million ($290 million). {Bloomberg/paywalled}
