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Trump’s Tariffs Imperil US Black Hair Businesses
The prices of hair extensions and hair glues used to create wigs and weaves have gone up exponentially after US president Donald Trump imposed a series of different tariffs on China and Vietnam, where the majority of Black beauty products are made.
The Secret Business of Dressing Korean Celebrities
How indie fashion labels get K-pop stars to wear their clothes without the huge budgets and PR muscle of mega brands.
Worldview | How Chinese E-Tailer JD.com Topped Sales Estimates
This week’s round-up of global markets fashion business news also features South Korea’s ‘Dior bag scandal,’ Aditya Birla Group’s Tmrw and Chilean retail giants Cencosud and Falabella.
A Chat with Steph Curry on “Super Shoes”
Warriors superstar Stephen Curry debuts the latest sneaker under his Curry Brand umbrella, PSG debuts a new kit, and Kith makes its return to the runway after a six year absence.
Louis Vuitton Tests the Limits of Luxury Beauty With $160 Lipsticks
The range of 55 lipsticks, 10 lip balms and eight eyeshadow palettes will launch globally on Aug. 29 in select Louis Vuitton stores. At those prices, who’s buying?
Skate Sneakers Are Catching Air Again
Despite sluggish sales in recent years, skate sneakers are finding momentum again as a value-priced option fuelled by innovative designs.
UK Advertisers Warned to Avoid ‘Irresponsible’ Images of Thin-Looking Models
Guy Parker, CEO of the UK Advertising Standards Authority, said adverts where models appeared to present an unhealthy body image were ‘becoming more of an issue.’
GLP-1 Pills Will Be Priced Similarly to Injections, Wall Street Predicts
US prices for obesity-treatment pills that Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk aim to launch next year will likely be on par with their weight-loss injections, analysts and investors say.
‘Vibe Marketing’ Is Taking Over Beauty. What Is It?
Generative AI is being adopted across the beauty industry to create everything from product images to formulas themselves, based on prompted “vibes.” As more companies utilise these tools for efficiency, they risk losing the creative touch that separates storytelling from slop.
Exclusive: ‘Articles of Interest’ Podcast to Tackle American ‘Gorpcore’ Next
Season seven of Avery Trufelman’s fashion podcast, titled “Gear,” will explore the relationship between the US military and outdoor performance wear.
Luxury Has Lost the Plot — and These Brands Are Picking Up the Slack
Emerging labels like Kallmeyer, TWP and Studio Nicholson are capturing high-spending shoppers with premium quality at accessible prices, forcing the industry to rethink what luxury means in 2025.
Dairy Boy Brings a Connecticut Farmhouse to Soho
The influencer Paige Lorenze opened her third pop-up in New York City over the weekend, selling fleeces, barn jackets and more to thousands of fans who have bought into her Gen-Z-friendly vision of New England-inspired Americana.