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Glossier Needs More Than ‘You’ to Grow
The 11 year-old beauty brand has seen success with its fragrance franchise — which adds a new scent, Fleur, this month — but is focused on building multiple categories to broaden its appeal.
Big Brands Banned Fur. Why Is It Back on the Runway?
The luxury sector is turning to a roster of faux alternatives to tap into a resurgence in consumer appetite for fluffy fashions.
Worldview | Moscow Fashion Week Turns to Russia’s Far-Flung Regions
This week’s round-up of global markets fashion business news also features Prada’s disgraced Korean brand ambassador, US-China textile trade tensions and Indian designers’ Ramadan controversy.
Why Aren’t Luxury Brands Signing India’s Cricketers?
India’s most idolised sportsmen have the potential to be powerful marketing vehicles for global fashion brands but only if partnerships don’t distract players from the game or cast them as elitist figures in the eyes of their diverse fanbase.
Dolce & Gabbana Looks to Beauty to Safeguard Independence
The company is targeting €1 billion in annual beauty sales by the end of its 2027 financial year, following a shift from licensing to direct management of the production and distribution of its fragrances, makeup and skincare, said CEO Alfonso Dolce.
How Fashion Learned to Love The Real Housewives
Bravo’s flagship franchise has been around for nearly 20 years, but its crossover into the fashion industry has only just begun. For marketers, it represents another opportunity to tap into a cultural asset with a devoted fanbase.
Op-Ed | Can Ralph Lauren and Coach Reboot American Luxury?
As European luxury giants’ dramatic price hikes have turned off many consumers, American players are reaping the benefits.
The Niche Perfumers Betting Big on Asia
Interest in niche fragrances is growing the overall perfume market in Asia, which has been historically dwarfed by its skincare and cosmetics segments. Global cult brands like Byredo are refreshing their local efforts to win big.
Forever 21 Files for Bankruptcy for Second Time
The brand has struggled to contend with rising costs and increased competition from online retailers like Shein and Temu.
A Restless, Radical Mind: How Jonathan Anderson Transfigured Loewe
Anderson is exiting the LVMH owned house, ending a decade-plus tenure that enhanced the role of the designer, fusing creation and curation into one thought-provoking, aesthetically challenging, entrepreneurial package, writes Tim Blanks.
Jonathan Anderson at Loewe: The Ultimate Designer-Curator
Over a transformational 11-year tenure, Anderson’s crafty, curatorial vision turned the Spanish label into a powerful ‘cultural brand’ without it looking forced, writes Angelo Flaccavento.
How Can Canada’s Retail Renaissance Survive the Onslaught of Trump’s Tariffs?
Faced with US tariffs and slowing luxury spend, Canadian retailers are seeking opportunities to connect with local shoppers through broader assortments and in-person experiences.