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Ralph Lauren: Selling a Dream at Every Price
The American brand is seeing rising sales even as consumers rebel against high prices. For the BoF-McKinsey State of Fashion 2025, CEO Patrice Louvet spoke about how pricing and merchandising strategies have set up the company for success in uncertain times.
The Multi-Step Beauty Routine Moves Beyond the Face
It’s not just facial skincare that gets 10 steps or more these days as influencers drive demand for entire scalp, hair, body and hand care routines.
Textile Recycling: Big Opportunity or Risky Business?
French engineering giant Technip Energies builds oil refineries and liquefied natural gas platforms. Now, it’s aiming to establish a $2 billion business regenerating polyester.
The Rise of the Indigenous Model
The four years since Quannah ChasingHorse was discovered by a Calvin Klein scouting director have seen a wave of Native talent appear on magazine covers and in high-profile shows. But for an industry that’s coasted on lazy depictions of Indigenous culture, old habits die hard.
Mass Men’s Brand Harry’s Introduces $250 Fragrance
The shaving label aims to build “scent equity” with its first fine fragrance, a collaboration with artist Matt McCormick.
Worldview | Dazed Magazine Launches Middle East Edition
This week’s round-up of global markets fashion business news also features Myanmar’s garment workers, Indian beauty major Nykaa and Trump’s tariff threats to China, Mexico and the BRICS countries.
Black Friday Sales: A Solid Holiday Kickoff, With Warning Signs for Retailers
Early promotions and consumer resistance to a rise in prices contributed to healthy sales growth over the holiday weekend. But consumers' growing expectations for discounts could spell trouble next year.
Jonathan Anderson, Simone Rocha and Grace Wales Bonner Take Top Prizes at the BFC’s Fashion Awards 2024
Tom Ford, Remo Ruffini, Tyler Mitchell, Alex Consani and A$AP Rocky were also honoured for their contributions to the industry.
Nike-Owned Virtual Sneaker Brand RTFKT Is Shutting Down
The virtual sneaker and fashion brand will cease operations at a moment when Nike is reassessing priorities under new CEO Elliott Hill.
Fine Fragrances Are Getting a New Gourmet Twist
The fragrance boom is being driven by “neo-gourmands,” experimental and offbeat scents that take food notes like cold milk or sea salt to artisanal dimensions.
Altuzarra Founder Joseph Altuzarra to Step Into CEO Role
The brand’s CEO of five years, Shira Sue Carmi, will step down on Dec. 31; longtime chief operating officer Marta Lastra — recently promoted to president — will work closely with the designer to lead the company.
Myntra: India’s Online Fashion Gateway
The e-commerce giant is helping mass-market and premium brands reach millions of consumers across India. For the BoF-McKinsey State of Fashion 2025 report, CEO Nandita Sinha explained how brands can navigate through the complexities of this dynamic market.