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Is the Bush Back? Only if You Can Sell It.
Skims’ controversial ‘bush thong’ is just one gimmick in a long line of brands using body hair for PR stunts and runway shocks, sparking online discourse about how personal grooming has — and hasn’t — changed.
Opinion: Rolex Prices Ride High on Tariffs, Gold
The US secondary watch market is stabilising, with prices likely to keep rising for top brands like Rolex and Patek Philippe, Andrea Felsted writes.
Worldview | Bucharest Fashion Week Targets Regional Spotlight
This week’s round-up of global markets fashion business news also features India-US trade deal optimism, Australian luxury e-tailer Cettire and Dubai’s mall in the forest.
Palace’s Shocking Switch-Up
Palace Skateboarding dumping Adidas and heading to Nike could be a major shakeup for skating, streetwear and sports.
Wellness Wants In on the Members Club Boom
A new wave of wellness clubs are cropping up across the world, offering ice baths, optimisation, saunas and socialisation. How big can the trend get?
Why Young Women Are Getting Facelifts
Customers in their 20s and 30s are being driven towards this invasive surgery by ‘filler fatigue’, the use of weight-loss drugs and the development of new surgical techniques.
How Far Can Fashion’s Accessory Obsession Go?
From necklace stacks to quirky baseball hats, consumers are embracing a more maximalist look on the margins, even as they splurge on ultra-pricey minimalist wardrobes.
What Will Happen to Kendo?
The news that LVMH might sell off its stake in Rihanna’s Fenty raises questions about the broader beauty incubator landscape.
Arnault Tightens His LVMH Control With $1.6 Billion Buying Spree
The buying blitz, amid a sharp decline in LVMH’s share price, brings Bernard Arnault and his family closer to owning half of the world’s largest luxury group.
How Black Beauty’s Class of 2020 Is Navigating a Tough Market
Recipients of Glossier’s 2025 grants for Black founders spoke to The Business of Fashion about how they’ve sustained growth and built resilience after the hype died down.
Does Light Therapy Really Work?
From infrared saunas to LED beauty masks, a billion-dollar market has grown around the healing power of light. But where does the science end and the hype begin?
Luxury Brands Turn On the Charm in China to Kindle Spending Recovery
Companies are shifting focus from rapid expansion to deeper engagement with wealthy consumers as they seek growth in the uncertain market.