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Pop Mart’s New Mini Labubu Doll Sells Out Instantly in China
The robust demand in China bodes well for launches in major overseas markets including the US, Thailand and Australia, where the toys will be available online starting Friday morning.
Fashion Keeps Betting on K-Pop
Internet-favourite brand Guizio — known for its mini-skirts, dresses and sweater-sets favoured by pop stars and influencers — created a capsule collection with the group ahead of its first North American tour.
Katrina Kaif Brings Indian Beauty to the World
In just six years, Kay Beauty has become India’s fastest-growing celebrity-founded beauty line. Kaif and Nykaa co-founder Adwaita Nayar spoke exclusively to The Business of Beauty about the brand’s global ambitions.
The Executive Briefing: Why US Shoppers Are So Angry; Fashion’s Sports Obsession; An AI Bubble?
The fashion industry is searching for ways to speak to a consumer mindset that’s growing more pessimistic and frugal by the day. The answer? Sports, mid-priced handbags and artificial intelligence. Read on for your concise breakdown of August’s key developments from executive editor Brian Baskin.
Why Brands Started Taking TikTok Shop Seriously
In the last year, TikTok Shop’s sales have ballooned as startups and established labels alike latch onto the platform for sales growth. But sellers will need standout products and content to avoid getting lost in a crowded marketplace.
Pandora’s Latest Plan to Charm Gen-Z
Inspired by ancient Roman coins, the brand’s Talisman collection — its biggest product drop of 2025 — marks another step in its push to become a more fashion-oriented jeweller
Kohl’s Jumps on Outlook Boost in Sign of Consumer Resilience
The outlook lifted a day after Bloomberg reported the retailer had requested more time from vendors to settle invoices.
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.
Inside Breitling’s Big Bet on the NFL
An estimated $30 million tie-up with American football gives the Swiss watchmaker access to the US’ most-watched sport—which is seeking to expand internationally and enhance its cultural cachet.
India’s Textile Sector Reels as US Imposes 50% Tariffs
Some apparel and textile manufacturers have already halted production due to ‘worsening cost competitiveness.’
The Self-Tanning Brands Winning Over Women of Colour
Gen-Z beauty consumers of colour are embracing self-tanning products. Their goals might not be to darken their skin, but to enhance radiance and glow, and even flip the script on colourism. To capture this new market, brands must play catch-up.
Beyond Rolex: Luxury Brands Play For Visibility on the Tennis Court
At the US Open, global names like Audemars Piguet and Miu Miu and niche players like Gerald Charles and Norqain are all betting on tennis as a showcase for brand prestige — despite Rolex’s ever-increasing dominance in the sport.