Must Read: Fendi Cancels June Couture Show, Chopova Lowena wins 2024 BFC/'Vogue' Designer Fashion Fund

These are the stories making headlines in fashion on Friday.

Fendi cancels June haute couture show
Fendi will not present a runway collection at this year's Paris Couture Week, which is scheduled for June 24 through June 27. The Roman luxury brand said in a statement that this decision is "part of a rescheduling of its shows." Sources told WWD that Fendi's decision to sit out of the couture season is "due mainly to an internal review of its show and event schedule" and that it will continue its couture activities. {WWD/paywalled}

Chopova Lowena wins 2024 BFC/Vogue Designer Fashion Fund
London-based Chopova Lowena is the winner of the 2024 British Fashion Council/Vogue Designer Fashion Fund. Designers Emma Chopova and Laura Lowena will receive a cash prize of £150,000 (about $190,000) along with business mentoring and professional services. Founded in 2017, Chopova Lowena combines folklore references with sportswear details while also prioritizing sustainability through the use of recycled materials and deadstock fabrics. {British Fashion Council}

Fendi unveils fragrance collection
Fendi is releasing its first-ever full fragrance collection comprised of seven perfumes — each one inspired by a member of the house's "chosen family." They include Prima Terra for Kim Jones, Perché No for Silvia Venturini Fendi, Sempre Mio for Delfina Delettrez Fendi, Ciao Amore for Leonetta Luciano Fendi, Dolce Bacio for Anna Fendi, Casa Grande for Adele Casagrande Fendi and La Baguette for twins Tazio and Dardo Vascellari Delettrez Fendi. The fragrance collection will be available in Fendi boutiques and at fendi.com starting June 20. See each of the fragrances below. {Fashionista inbox}

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Richemont names new CEO
Richemont announced that Nicolas Bos, global president and CEO of Van Cleef & Arpels, will replace Jerome Lambert as the luxury conglomerate's CEO. Lambert will become chief operating officer, the role that he held before becoming CEO in 2018, and remain on Richemont's board. This change in leadership comes as the luxury industry faces a slowdown in spending. {The Wall Street Journal/paywalled}

At.Kollektive rebrands and taps new collaborators
For its fifth season of leather innovation, Ecco Leather's collaborative project At.Kollektive is getting a new name: Ecco.Kollektive. The project also announced its guest designers for Spring 2025 including Craig Green, Louis-Gabriel Nouchi and Ottolinger's Christa Bösch and Cosima Gadient, all pictured above. The collection will feature shoes, accessories and ready-to-wear. {Fashionista inbox}

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