Fashion brands branching out into home accessories, a new logo for Zara, a paywall for Condé Nast titles, and more news from the fashion trenches this month.

• Fashion giant ASOS is launching a homeware line on 4 February.
• The Guardian reports that more and more fashion brands are adding home accessories to their offerings.
• People have mixed feelings about Zara’s new logo.
• Condé Nast is planning to put all its titles, including publications like Vogue and Glamour, behind a digital paywall by the end of this year.
• Mickey Drexler has retired as chairman at J.Crew.
• J.Crew is partnering with non-profit organization Habitat for Humanity for its denim recycling programme.
• Under Armour will make the space suits for Virgin Galactic flights.
• The Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) has released a report on inclusion and diversity in the American fashion industry.

Fun Fashion Fact

During a recent Paris auction, Le Smoking, a highly sought-after custom tuxedo trouser suit made by Saint Laurent for French actress Catherine Deneuve in 1982, fetched 20,000 euros (just under $23,000). This makes it the highest amount ever paid for any le smoking at auction.