Miles Socha

Balenciaga is widening its Music project with an exclusive track, Tommy Hilfiger names Damson Idris, Dior adds actor Raphaël Quenard to its men’s roster.

The move — after the luxury scion transformed the shoe brand into a full-fledged maison — has triggered an executive shuffle in LVMH’s watches and jewelry division.

An NFC chip embedded into the tag of limited-edition T-shirts and hoodies offers access to an exclusive track by English band Archive.

The Hong Kong entrepreneur said his investment underscores his belief in the “transformative power of fashion,” with Matthew M. Williams embodying a “spirit of innovation.”

Funds from Activa Capital will help the Paris-based firm open new branch offices and expand its service offering.

The French designer has already logged a decade as Vuitton’s artistic director of women’s collections.

“Stores are going to have to work harder and harder to excite the customers,” said the chairman and CEO of the selective retailing division of the French luxury giant.

“I immediately understood that Dior is an unbelievable platform, and I wanted to share this incredible platform with other artists,” she told WWD’s Apparel & Retail CEO Summit.

Third-quarter revenues dipped 3.2 percent amid low consumer sentiment and warm fall weather in Europe.

Pharrell Williams’ Joopiter platform will sell 60 lots of vintage and collectible accessories, fine jewelry, watches, clothing and objects.