Member Exclusives
A Quiet New York Fashion Week Leaves Behind Big Questions
This week, New York-based designers confronted industry-wide challenges, and problems all their own.
Mytheresa’s Profits Soar Ahead of Its YNAP Acquisition
The German luxury e-tailer more than doubled its adjusted earnings in its second fiscal quarter that ended in December, providing a glimpse into how it will fare once its deal to acquire its competitor, Yoox-Net-a-Porter, is approved.
How Brands Can Make It Easier for Consumers to Shop Everywhere
Linking online and offline selling channels increases the odds of turning fickle shoppers into a loyal following.
Dr. Bronner’s Ditches Widely Used ‘B Corp’ Sustainability Certification for ‘Weak’ Rules
The soap maker said the integrity of the B Corp standard has become compromised and that its rules are letting firms greenwash.
Why Can’t Fashion Eliminate Labour Exploitation From Its Supply Chains?
Brands like Patagonia, Nike and Lululemon have been working for years to address the exploitation of migrant workers at key fabric suppliers in Taiwan. Despite some progress, the issue has persisted.
Latin America’s New Wave of Fashion Photographers
Diverse talent from Brazil, Mexico, Peru and Argentina are landing high-profile industry gigs thanks to their ability to infuse culturally rich images with commercial appeal in ways that resonate beyond the region.
Worldview | Designers Deploy AI at Seoul Fashion Week
This week’s round-up of global markets fashion business news also features Shein’s pivot to Vietnamese factories, the logjam of Chinese packages in US customs and Aditya Birla’s new beauty venture.
The Hottest Trend in Makeup Is Skincare
A wave of new launches from brands like Versed, Glow Recipe and Rhode Skin show how skin-first brands are approaching color cosmetics without leaving their value propositions behind.
Can Kering Bounce Back From Its ‘Annus Horribilis’?
The French group said it would close 50 stores to adapt to a slower market after fourth-quarter sales at flagship Gucci plunged 24 percent.
Adidas Launches New Premium Line, A-Type
The collection, which will feature high-end reworkings of Adidas’ most iconic items, arrives as the brand’s archive helps to drive its global popularity.
The Problems With Gucci and Dior
After recently doubling their sales in less than five years, LVMH’s Dior and Kering’s Gucci are both facing serious headwinds, but their predicaments are as different as they are similar, writes Luca Solca.
How to Get Into — And Stay In — Sephora
Top retailers like Sephora, Ulta Beauty and Target have kingmaking power in the beauty industry. Securing a spot and ensuring it goes off with a bang are becoming even more complex endeavours.