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Amid Sweatshop Scandals, Luxury Hits Back: ‘We’re Not the Financial Police’
Some in the industry are becoming more vocal in suggesting that government, not brands, should be responsible for violations deep in the luxury supply chain and things are getting political.
Luxury’s High-Stakes Gamble on China’s Mini-Dramas
Brands like Loewe are betting on the craze for bite-sized soap operas, testing how far they can stretch mass-market entertainment without undermining their prestige positioning.
This Week: What Moncler, Estée Lauder Have to Say About China
An emerging narrative this earnings season is that China’s troubled fashion market is stabilising. This week’s results will put that theory to the test.
Amazing Grace Wales Bonner
The British-Jamaican designer and Hermès are a perfect match, writes Imran Amed.
How the Kering-L’Oréal Deal Rocked Fashion and Beauty
This week, Kering agreed to sell off its beauty unit to L’Oréal for $4.6 billion in a transaction that’s seismic for both groups. But its ripple effects will be felt further afield, too.
A Playbook for a Luxury Scandal
Big luxury has deployed a tried and tested playbook to defuse the fallout from an ongoing sweatshop scandal, there’s been an unusual level of regulatory drama in Brussels and we’re giving up on the prospect of an Hermès handbag made from mushroom leather.
Indie Sneeze: Why Niche Fashion Wants In on Fragrance
Launching a perfume used to mean that a brand had arrived. Nowadays, independent labels like Chopova Lowena and Vaquera are releasing niche premium scents to attract entry-level shoppers.
Nike’s Real Innovation Is in Its Marketing
Nike is bringing new, interesting products to the table, but they’re not necessarily there for you to buy.
How Brands Are Navigating the AI Ad Dilemma
While some fashion labels are starting to experiment with using AI-generated imagery in campaigns, others are taking a firm stance against it. Both approaches reveal how brands are evolving their creative identities and who they are trying to reach.
Why Do People Queue for Hours at The Row’s Sample Sale?
It’s the question everyone is asking — from uptown to downtown, offline and online — as the brand’s annual clearance event kicks off in New York.
Nike Design Chief Wants ‘Epic’ Shoes and Wants Them Now
Chief innovation, design and product officer Phil McCartney is reworking Nike’s running category, which has struggled to fend off rising competition from brands like On and Hoka.
Kering, L’Oréal and the Seduction of Luxury; Inside Amouage’s Success Story; Is Meghan Markle Launching Beauty?
This week, I’m covering everything from the fight for designer beauty brands (and if it's really worth it) to the Duchess of Sussex’s plans for As Ever.