Must Read: Maria Grazia Chiuri Talks New York Inspirations, How to Launch a Black Beauty Brand

These are the stories making headlines in fashion on Monday.

Maria Grazia Chiuri talks New York inspirations ahead of Brooklyn show
Ahead of the Dior Pre-Fall 2024 show in Brooklyn — Maria Grazia Chiuri's first New York runway presentation — the designer talked about her New York inspirations with Vogue's José Criales-Unzueta. She opened up about visiting the city for the first time as a teenager, her obsession with New Yorkers' penchant for sportswear and referencing Marlene Dietrich in the collection. "I love this city because there is art, fashion, music, it's another dimension and you feel immediately welcome," Chiuri said. "The idea of community is very strong in New York." {Vogue/paywalled}

How to launch a Black beauty brand
For part one of a three-part series, Business of Fashion breaks down how Black beauty entrepreneurs — including Monique Rodriguez and Danessa Myricks — defied the odds to build successful multi-million dollar businesses. According to Digital Undivided, Black female founders receive less than 1% of total start-up investment funding each year. Key factors that helped successful Black beauty entrepreneurs find success include: finding a unique differentiation point, a willingness to pivot and openly communicating with customers. {Business of Fashion/paywalled}

Ulla Johnson names new CEO
Thibaut Perrin-Faivre, former president of Burberry Americas, succeeds Donata Minelli Yirmiyahu as Ulla Johnson's new CEO, according to WWD. Starting Monday, he will oversee the company's global strategy and help scale Ulla Johnson's online presence. Founder Ulla Johnson said of Perrin-Faivre's appointment, "He brings with him a wealth of experience and his approach to business and luxury is a natural fit as we continue to focus on long-term growth and global expansion. Thibaut also shares our unwavering commitment to the importance of a kind, culture-led creative company." {WWD/paywalled}

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