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These are the stories making headlines in fashion on Thursday.
Simone Rocha to make menswear runway debut at Pitti Uomo
Simone Rocha will unveil her first menswear show in Florence this June as Pitti Uomo’s guest designer. Rocha first debuted menswear pieces in her Spring 2023 collection. “It’s an amazing opportunity,” Rocha told Vogue Business. “So far the menswear has been very hand in hand with the womenswear. Now I feel ready for it to stand on its own and be its own proposition.” {Vogue Business/paywalled}
Zimmermann names new CEO
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Zimmermann has appointed Roberto Eggs as CEO, effective May 1, 2026. Eggs spent more than a decade at Moncler Group, where he most recently served as an executive board member and chief business & global market officer. He succeeds Chris Olliver, who has served as Zimmermann’s CEO since 2005 and will transition into the role of executive chairman. {Fashionista inbox}
Macy’s, Inc. comparable sales rose 1.5% in 2025
Macy’s, Inc. reported its fourth quarter and fiscal year 2025 results, which showed net sales decreased 1.7% to $7.6 billion in Q4. For the full year, Macy’s, Inc. saw net sales decrease 2.4% to $21.8 billion, with comparable sales up 1.5%. In Q4, Bloomingdale’s comparable sales rose 9.9%, while Bluemercury’s comparable sales grew 1.3%. In 2026, Macy’s Inc. is now predicting net sales of $21.4 billion to $21.65 billion. {Macy’s, Inc.}
Tariff refund lawsuits spike
The number of companies suing for tariff refunds has surged in recent weeks. This signals that many importers aren’t confident in the Trump administration’s plans to create a claims process. Nearly 1,000 new cases were filed in a U.S. trade court since March 1. Customs officials have told a judge that they’re building a new system to handle repayment demands after he ordered the administration to launch the refund process. {Bloomberg/paywalled}
Instagram’s ‘Shop the Look’ AI test sparks backlash from creators
Instagram tested its “Shop the Look” feature with a controlled user base in late February, but the rollout received backlash from creators, who argued the feature was poorly implemented and risked compromising their accounts. “Shop the Look” automatically added product tags and shopping links to posts using AI visual recognition. While some creators see value in the feature, most believe it needs honing before a full rollout. {Modern Retail}
Rickie De Sole exits Nordstrom
Nordstrom Inc.’s Vice President and Fashion Director Rickie De Sole is exiting the company next month. No reason for the departure was given. De Sole has been with Nordstrom for four years, and she originally joined the retailer as the women’s fashion and editorial director before being promoted to her current role. {WWD/paywalled}
