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Beauty’s ‘Dream Team’ Launches a Fragrance Line
Melanie Bender, Rhode’s former chief executive, Youth to the People’s Joe Cloyes and Greg Gonzalez and Milk Makeup’s Mazdack Rassi have entered the red-hot fragrance category with their debut Lore.
Maison Margiela Enters Fashion’s Arts and Culture Race with Line of ‘Intangible Products’
CEO Gaetano Sciuto sees ‘Line 2,’ the latest addition to Margiela’s numerical product system which kicks off next week with an installation by Korean artists Heemin Chung and Joyul during Frieze, as a means of deepening the brand’s connection with its community.
How Fashion Is Navigating Its Summer of Scandal
American Eagle, Adidas and Swatch are among the companies that have found themselves at the centre of controversies. Crisis management experts explain why this keeps happening, and how brands should respond.
Rise in Foodie Perfumes May Be Linked to Weight-Loss Drugs
Gourmand fragrances, with scent profiles that feature vanilla, coffee and caramel, have surged in popularity in the past three years. Launches of sugary-scented, dessert-themed fragrances increased by 24 percent last year alone.
This Week: Fashion Is Everywhere at the US Open
There have always been tie-ins to the sport, but never like at this week’s tournament.
Is Now the Moment for $160 Lipstick? Louis Vuitton Hopes So
The fashion house’s reveal of its debut cosmetics line has fired off a hot debate about the limits of what brands can charge for beauty. Will that noise translate into sales? Or did luxury’s biggest brand misjudge the moment?
Revolution Beauty Founders Return to Tackle Turnaround
The embattled UK beauty group has formally ended its sale process and announced that co-founder Tom Allsworth will return as chief executive, with co-founder Adam Minto joining in a consultancy role.
Nike Eyes China Growth, With Outdoor Sports Revamp at the Centre
The American sportswear maker is playing catch-up in both outdoor recreation, which has surged since the pandemic, and in China, where the populace has taken to outdoor activities like trail running in a big way.
A Star Was Born. Can It Happen Again?
Starface co-founder Julie Schott knew her latest product — and, hopefully, the brand’s next hero — was a hit when she heard they were getting shoplifted from drugstores.
It’s the Summer of Zellerfeld
For years, customers have been begging for innovation in the footwear space. Now, it seems, Zellerfeld is bringing plenty of it to the table.
With Katseye, Gap Lands Its Most Viral Ad Yet
The girl group-starred spot, focusing on the brand’s denim assortment, has been lauded online for its diversity and brand alignment. Its success feels especially striking on the heels of American Eagle’s recent controversy-addled Sydney Sweeney campaign.
Social Media Created Dupe Culture. Can It Also Reverse the Damage?
Marcelo Gaia, the owner and creative director of New York-based brand Mirror Palais, frequently publishes candid, casual videos to call out fast-fashion imitations.