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A Decade After Mercury Ban, Toxic Skin Bleachers Still Abound
More than 20 banned skin-bleaching products containing mercury are available on Amazon, Temu and TikTok Shop in several countries, despite decades of efforts to prevent their sale.
In New York, Sad Clowns, Bright Colours, Furry Dresses and More
Lynn Yaegar reports on New York Fashion Week, including Ralph Lauren, Khaite, Calvin Klein and more.
Why Wool Became a Flashpoint at New York Fashion Week
An altercation between CFDA president Steven Kolb and PETA protesters has become the week’s biggest news. Behind the scandal is a wider debate about why a material many view as a sustainability hero should be so controversial.
The Lessons for Fashion in Sydney Sweeney’s Latest Ad Controversy
As fashion dives deeper into sports, it can find valuable takeaways in the backlash against Sydney Sweeney’s controversial new ad, which is drawing criticism from Olympic athletes.
C-Beauty’s Global Moment Is Now
From Proya to Florasis, Chinese beauty brands are looking for opportunities abroad amid an uneven domestic market. Retailers around the world are eager to stock them.
More Brands Are Betting on Protecting Nature. Now Comes the Hard Part.
As extreme weather and nature loss threaten fashion’s access to key raw materials, the industry is looking for ways to shore up supply chains. Early results show it’s possible to build resilience, but also how difficult it is to scale effective action.
Autry Appoints Golden Goose Veteran as CEO
The Italian luxury sneaker brand, on pace to reach €150 million in sales this year, is tapping former Golden Goose chief consumer officer Danilo Piarulli as it ramps up direct-to-consumer growth across the US and Asia.
Mixing Influencers and Sports: An Etiquette Guide for Brands
As the tension around influencers and sports culture reaches a new boiling point, brands should reevaluate their partnerships with content creators to prioritise authenticity over reach.
CFDA’s Steven Kolb Placed on Leave After Altercation
The trade body’s president came under fire for physically restraining animal rights activists after they stormed a Cos runway show at New York Fashion Week on Sunday.
Bob Mackie, Revered Hollywood Costume Designer, Dies at 87
For over half a century, Mackie dressed celebrities ranging from Cher to RuPaul and shaped red carpet style.
Why Beauty Loves Abbey Yung
Influencer and certified trichologist Yung has turned hair-care expertise and accessible advice into a lucrative career, wherein trust is her biggest asset — and liability.
Companies Left China to Dodge US Tariffs. Now Some Are Heading Back
A year after shifting production and sourcing out of China to avoid higher US tariffs, some companies are learning that finding substitutes for the country's factory ecosystem is not so easy.