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Why Universities Are Becoming Beauty Schools
From Ivies to art institutes, more colleges than ever offer classes on the beauty industry. Here’s why makeup is becoming an academic pursuit, and how beauty brands can leverage the movement for new customer acquisition.
Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Dolce & Gabbana to Anchor V&A’s Luxury Mall in South Africa
Cape Town’s V&A is tripling the size of space available for rent to luxury retailers to almost 4,000 square meters (43,056 square feet) in a dedicated new wing, David Green, its chief executive officer, said in an interview.
Why Are There So Many Luggage Brands?
Tourists have their pick of suitcases at every price point, thanks to low barriers to entry and a travel boom that’s inflated the category’s sales year after year. But amid signs demand has peaked, it’ll take more than a Shopify storefront and slick branding to succeed.
Paloma Wool’s Next Chapter: From Digital Favourite to IRL Expansion
Paloma Lanna’s Spanish DTC brand Paloma Wool caught fire online by blending Mediterranean breeziness with downtown cool. Now, what started on Instagram is opening its first physical stores — in New York and Barcelona — and targeting $25 million in sales this year.
H&M: Stuck in the Middle With You
Squeezed between low-priced Shein and Zara’s push upmarket, H&M is struggling to deliver on a turnaround, with first quarter earnings coming in below already muted expectations.
Zegna Group Profits Decline 30 Percent
Ermenegildo Zegna Group reported 2024 profits fell 31 percent to €91 million ($98 million), as a slowdown in China and a weaker wholesale performance, particularly at Thom Browne, weighed on results.
How Men’s Dress Shirts Became Cool Again
Demand for the menswear classic has ballooned in the last year as a new generation of fashion-obsessed men pursue a more polished look. But the modern dress shirt isn't the stuffy office staple it used to be as brands find new ways to give it an update.
The Makeup Tutorial Makes a Comeback
As consumers demand more knowledge, professional makeup artists are replacing influencers, creating tutorials that teach valuable techniques and foster brand loyalty without the sales pitch.
How Female Founders Are Courting Investors in a Tough Climate
Sinking brand valuations, a shaky economy, and the rollback of DEI initiatives are pressuring women founders in fashion and beauty — but a new playbook is helping them navigate the storm.
Vogue World: Hollywood Shifts Focus to Film Industry Fire Relief
The magazine’s fourth annual fashion and entertainment event will donate proceeds to help costume designers affected by the recent wildfires in the city.
Nike Dunk, Once the World’s Hottest Sneaker, Is Fading Away
Sales of the Nike Dunk are expected to drop 70 percent over two years as new CEO Elliott Hill scales classic sneakers back to make way for new designs. Hill seeks to remedy Nike’s inventory problem by renewing its longtime strategy of maintaining enough supply scarcity to boost popularity among consumers.
Is ‘Clean’ Fashion About to Have a Moment?
With clean beauty now mainstream, an emerging wave of brands are promoting skin-kind clothing made from natural fibres and without the use of harsh chemicals, seeking to tap into consumer interest in products that promise health and wellness benefits.