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China’s Fast-Fashion Capital Slows Down Under Trump’s Trade War
Garment factories in Guangzhou are struggling to manage a tempest of geopolitical and economic headwinds.
Are Luxury Brands Responsible for What Happens in Their Supply Chains?
An Italian union is seeking to hold Richemont legally accountable for alleged workers’ rights violations at a Montblanc supplier, as scandals linking brands like Dior, Armani, Valentino and Loro Piana to sweatshops draw more scrutiny to the sector’s sourcing practices.
Hayley Williams’ Hair Dye Comeback
In 2016, musician Hayley Williams of the band Paramore and hair stylist Brian O’Connor launched the the hair colour line Good Dye Young — and watched it tank. Today, the rebooted brand is finally turning a profit, its founders told The Business of Beauty.
Brands From Adidas to L’Oréal Confront Tariff Pricing Dilemma
From fashion to beauty, consumer goods companies are deploying a range of strategies to blunt the impact of US tariffs.
Kendrick Lamar Launches Creative Agency
Project 3, a subdivision of the rapper's production company pgLang, will provide creative direction, content creation, event planning and more.
Why The Kicks You Wear Is Joining The Business of Fashion
Correspondent Mike Sykes explains why he's bringing The Kicks You Wear newsletter to The Business of Fashion as the sports and fashion industries continue to collide in unique ways.
Hermès Valuation Woes Eclipse Sales Gain
Shares fell as much as 4.7 percent even after the company reported second-quarter sales growth that far outpaced major luxury rivals.
ShopMy Doubles Down on Its E-Commerce Ambitions
With a new app and refreshed website, the influencer monetisation platform is looking to rebrand itself as a shopping destination in its own right.
Prada Sales Miss Estimates Amid Luxury Slump
Sales at the group’s flagship Prada brand slid 3.6 percent in the second quarter against a ‘challenging’ and ‘somewhat unprecedented’ backdrop, the company said.
Can Deodorant Be a Luxury Product?
Deodorant makers like Salt and Stone or Papatui are infusing their formulas with high-quality scents to elevate their offering amid a greater perfume boom — and a looming sense of fine fragrance fatigue.
Hermès Sales Rise 9%, Outpacing Rivals
The French leather goods giant said it would fully pass on the effects of tariffs to its clients in the US, where it raised prices by an additional 5 percent this year.
With a Chain of Coffee Shops, Coach Wants to Be Gen-Z’s New Mall Hangout
The handbag brand is rolling out dozens of cafés across US outlet malls, offering branded lattes, merch and a reason for young shoppers to linger longer in stores.