These are the stories making headlines in fashion on Wednesday.

An inside look at the Virgil Abloh Archive

GQ‘s Global Fashion Correspondent Sam Hine gave a tour of the secret Virgil Abloh Archive (VAA), which includes 20,000 of Abloh’s garments, accessories, documents, artwork and personal mementos. Abloh’s wife, Shannon, created the archive in 2022 to preserve his creative spirit and process and share it with the world. {GQ}

Target fails to address backlash against its DEI pullback

In Target’s 2025 second-quarter earnings call, CEO Michael Fiddelke refused to address diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) or the backlash the company has received since rolling back its DEI initiatives. He instead spoke of merchandising goals and boosting store experiences. Since the Trump administration’s attack on diversity, Target has followed the lead of other retailers in adopting neutral messaging (such as saying “belonging” instead of “inclusivity”) and deprioritizing its promises made in 2020. {Modern Retail/paywalled}

Luxury brands face consumer distrust after scandals

Following the luxury industry’s latest supply chain scandals, brands are facing image crises and working to repair their reputations to regain consumer trust. While these scandals haven’t resulted in an immediate loss of sales, they can be damaging in the long term. Experts advise brands to be willing to invest in ethical manufacturers who meet quality requirements and take transparent initiatives to tighten their supply chain oversight. {Business of Fashion/paywalled}

Aje to show at Paris Fashion Week

Australian fashion house Aje is making its Paris Fashion Week debut with an off-schedule runway show set for Oct. 7. The presentation marks a defining moment for the brand as it expands its presence on a global stage. {Fashionista inbox}

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