Perfume Maker Givaudan’s Sales Beat Estimates, Tariff Paybacks Weigh on Shares
Givaudan’s second-quarter organic sales came in ahead of market estimates on Thursday, but its shares fell 5 percent on litigation costs and tariff repayments.
Tech Mode
BoF’s news, features and reports editor goes deep on the most intriguing developments in AI and how this game-changing technology is reshaping the fashion industry.
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Can Meta Sell Smart Glasses Without Ray-Ban?
Generating demand for Meta’s new line of own-branded smart glasses may prove an uphill battle for the US tech giant. Plus, what social media bans mean for fashion and the generative search advertising boom.
Can Meta Sell Smart Glasses Without Ray-Ban?
Generating demand for Meta’s new line of own-branded smart glasses may prove an uphill battle for the US tech giant. Plus, what social media bans mean for fashion and the generative search advertising boom.
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AI Is Ushering in a New Era for Product Search
Google and Amazon are shaking up the way shoppers find and buy products online with new search experiences that centre on the capabilities of LLMs.
AI Is Ushering in a New Era for Product Search
Google and Amazon are shaking up the way shoppers find and buy products online with new search experiences that centre on the capabilities of LLMs.
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Why an H&M Alum Launched a Talent Company for AI Models
One of the minds behind H&M’s foray into using digital twins of human models has struck out on her own with a new company that’s pushing the idea even further.
Why an H&M Alum Launched a Talent Company for AI Models
One of the minds behind H&M’s foray into using digital twins of human models has struck out on her own with a new company that’s pushing the idea even further.
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Is AI Antithetical to Luxury?
The reaction to Prada’s unsettling new campaign reveals an emerging sentiment in online audiences who see AI and luxury as incompatible.
Is AI Antithetical to Luxury?
The reaction to Prada’s unsettling new campaign reveals an emerging sentiment in online audiences who see AI and luxury as incompatible.
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Why Fashion Doesn’t Talk About How It Uses AI
A new analysis suggests most big fashion and retail players are using AI, though many are still reluctant to speak about it publicly.
Why Fashion Doesn’t Talk About How It Uses AI
A new analysis suggests most big fashion and retail players are using AI, though many are still reluctant to speak about it publicly.
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TikTok’s New US Algorithm
The app’s new US owners are ‘retraining’ its recommendation algorithm, raising concerns about new biases, while social media companies are facing a landmark trial claiming they’re addictive by design.
TikTok’s New US Algorithm
The app’s new US owners are ‘retraining’ its recommendation algorithm, raising concerns about new biases, while social media companies are facing a landmark trial claiming they’re addictive by design.
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The Tech Trends That Will Change Fashion in 2026
A growing AI backlash, the advance of autonomous agents and new laws banning children and some teenagers from social media are just a sample of what this year has in store for fashion’s intersection with technology.
The Tech Trends That Will Change Fashion in 2026
A growing AI backlash, the advance of autonomous agents and new laws banning children and some teenagers from social media are just a sample of what this year has in store for fashion’s intersection with technology.
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AI’s Impact on Holiday Shopping
Traffic to US retailers from AI sources soared on Black Friday and Cyber Monday, while EssilorLuxottica’s wearables chief exited and Google introduced a hot new AI model.
AI’s Impact on Holiday Shopping
Traffic to US retailers from AI sources soared on Black Friday and Cyber Monday, while EssilorLuxottica’s wearables chief exited and Google introduced a hot new AI model.
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Aerie’s No-AI Promise
The intimates brand said it’s sticking to real people, breaking from the growing number of brands using AI for content, while OpenAI’s new checkout within ChatGPT and its Sora 2 video app are set to have implications for fashion businesses.
Aerie’s No-AI Promise
The intimates brand said it’s sticking to real people, breaking from the growing number of brands using AI for content, while OpenAI’s new checkout within ChatGPT and its Sora 2 video app are set to have implications for fashion businesses.
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What Will Become of TikTok’s Algorithm?
The video-sharing app — and one of fashion’s favourite marketing channels — may soon have new owners, while Meta and Ray-Ban reveal their new high-tech glasses and more brands turn to AI for marketing.
What Will Become of TikTok’s Algorithm?
The video-sharing app — and one of fashion’s favourite marketing channels — may soon have new owners, while Meta and Ray-Ban reveal their new high-tech glasses and more brands turn to AI for marketing.
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The Latest AI Fashion Controversy
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.
The Latest AI Fashion Controversy
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.
The News in Brief
Trump to Impose Forced Labour Duties on Friday as Temporary 10% US Tariffs Expire
The move is the White House’s latest effort to restore Trump’s campaign vision of a near-global tariff after the US Supreme Court in February struck down his ‘reciprocal’ duties.
LVMH Appoints General Manager of Fragrance
Givenchy executive Yann Musquin will lead the group’s fragrance portfolio, succeeding longtime division head Romain Spitzer.
India Changes Rule in Win for Foreign E-Commerce Companies
In a major win for Amazon, which lobbied for the change, the government will allow foreign e-commerce companies to buy products directly from Indian sellers and sell them to overseas customers.
Skincare Brand Prequel Appoints C-Suite
The dermatologist-developed label has named Nathalie Kristo as its first chief executive officer and Toral Patel as chief marketing officer.
Moncler Group Second-Quarter Sales Rise 5% as Stone Island Brand Outperforms
Stone Island’s strong performance helped offset slower growth at the Moncler brand, as the group continues its push to become less dependent on its iconic winter outerwear.
Mulberry Quarterly Sales Jump 23% as Turnaround Gathers Pace
The British luxury handbag maker reported a strong start to fiscal 2027 as CEO Andrea Baldo’s strategy gains traction and the brand gears up for designer Christopher Kane’s runway debut in September.
Phillip Lim Announces New Brand PlayLoveWin
The designer departed his namesake label 3.1 Phillip Lim in November 2024 to pursue personal projects.