1. Chloé Bids Goodbye to Gabriela Hearst. Most exits have their own specific triggers. But collectively they underscore the quickening churn among creative directors at fashion brands, as impatient executives press for starry sales growth on highly ambitious design and production timelines and to an evermore fickle consumer. – Read More on the New York Times
2. Inside the freakout over AI music. The deeper concerns may lie in the subtle shifts of power and incentives that come from knowing how capable AI is at making music. The music industry has been upended by so many forces – from streaming replacing downloads to inflation hiking costs – that many artists and composers fear a body blow from AI could be fatal to their careers. – Read More on the LA Times
3. Coty CEO says Gucci license not under discussion for next five years. “There will be no discussion on the renewal of any of our licenses before at least 5 years,” Coty CEO Sue Naby told journalists in response to a question about whether Kering could take back a license for beauty products for its fashion label Gucci. – Read More on Reuters
4. RETRO READ: Estée Lauder, Tom Ford Deal is a Nod To Enduring Evolution of Luxury Licensing. The time-tested pattern of fashion/luxury brands outsourcing certain divisions has not stopped big-name groups from going against the grain and bringing previously-licensed categories in house – or at least, closer to home (via joint ventures). – Read More on TFL
5. How to Train Generative AI Using Your Company’s Data. Leveraging a company’s propriety knowledge is critical to its ability to compete and innovate, especially in today’s volatile environment. – Read More on HBR