Fashion Headlines: Nyakio Grieco's Thirteen Lune Reacquisition and Yayoi Kusama's Passing

In the world of fashion, significant shifts are happening this week. Nyakio Grieco has successfully reacquired the beauty retailer Thirteen Lune from SNR Capital, as confirmed to WWD. The details of the transaction remain undisclosed, but the retailer is gearing up for its first international expansion through a collaboration with South African online platform Takealot, set to launch in the fourth quarter of 2026.

Meanwhile, the art community mourns the loss of iconic Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama, who passed away at the age of 97 on August 14. Celebrated for her unique polka-dot artwork and provocative sculptures, Kusama first rose to fame in the late 1950s. Her influential collaborations with Louis Vuitton in 2012 and 2023 brought her distinctive patterns to fashion consumers worldwide.

In other news, the British Fashion Council announced that David Pemsel will step down as Chair on September 30, marking an end to a decade-long tenure on the Executive Board. His legacy includes fostering investment and supporting emerging designers in British fashion.

Source: fashionista.com