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PARIS — In the space of a week, Armani has died, Anna Wintour has named a head of editorial content at US Vogue and François-Henri Pinault — Kering’s CEO since 2005 — has stepped aside, transitioning to a chairman role.

Rising talents and industry heavyweights came together to celebrate the newest members of the BoF 500, the definitive index of people shaping the global fashion industry.

With the rise of AI, Silicon Valley is going all in on a new generation of startups that promise to radically change how products are made and sold. This time, they’re backing founders with tech chops and are more patient in helping them grow.

J.Crew is the latest brand caught up in AI drama, while fashion businesses may want to rethink how they’re integrating generative-AI tools, according to a new MIT study.