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Ty Haney Is Back at the Helm of Outdoor Voices
Five years after exiting the activewear label she founded in 2013, Haney will rejoin Outdoor Voices as ‘founder, partner and co-owner’ after spearheading its rebrand this year.
This Week: Countdown to Fashion’s Tariff Shock
Sweeping new tariffs are set to take effect Aug. 1. Even if last-minute deals are struck, the fallout — from rising prices to businesses exiting the US market — will be long-lasting.
LVMH Slide Signals No Quick End to Big Luxury’s Malaise
A steep sales decline at the sector bellwether’s core fashion and leather goods division, which houses Louis Vuitton and Dior, point to a long road ahead.
It’s a Goth Lite Summer
In an effort to stand out on crowded social media feeds, death-tinged delights like “Summerween” and “Wednesday” are spreading a sugar-coated macabre across the Western world. Even without an official collab, beauty brands can still scare up some sales.
Why Indie PR Is Favouring Collaboration Over Competition
Public relations has historically been a competitive, cutthroat sector, especially in fashion. But the new generation of independent PR firms are banding together to share their expertise and compete in the age of agency consolidation.
The Rise of ‘Ugly-Cute’ Labubu Dolls, in Four Charts
The craze over Pop Mart’s toys speaks to a desire for escapism and customisation during increasingly uncertain economic times — but their popularity may be fleeting.
LVMH Struggles to Bounce Back Amid Deepening Luxury Downturn
Sales in the group's critical fashion and leather goods division — which includes flagship brand Louis Vuitton — fell 9 percent in the latest quarter. The group is fending off challenges across key units.
Tourists Tame Their Shopaholic Ways, If They Even Come to the US
International visitor spending and arrivals in the US are declining due to trade wars and economic uncertainty, threatening billions in retail revenue.
Premium Body Care Line Uni Announces L’Oréal Investment, Ulta Beauty Entry
Founder Alexandra Keating spoke to The Business of Beauty about the funding round, which included L’Oréal’s venture capital arm BOLD among other notable investors, and how it will power the prestige body care line’s next phase of growth.
The Return of Estée Laundry
Beauty’s anonymous Instagram watchdog is back after a hiatus, and already breaking news. In an interview with The Business of Beauty, a member of the collective explains why.
Exclusive: Denim Tears Is Levelling Up
With ‘tens of millions’ in annual sales, Tremaine Emory’s buzzed-about New York label is in expansion mode.
How WNBA Players Are Using Merch to Underscore Their Value
The viral ‘Pay Us’ tees worn by players such as Caitlin Clark and Napheesa Collier have become an effective tool in a broader effort to show the league what its stars are worth.