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The Japanese Manicurist Taking on Plastic Pollution, One Nail at a Time
Tokyo-based nail technician Naomi Arimoto uses umigomi, or “sea trash,” to create intricate nail art designs, hoping to put environmental issues at the forefront of her customers’ minds.
Did These Fashion and Beauty Trends Predict Trump’s Comeback?
The former president’s victory shocked many Democrats. But there were signs bubbling up in the culture well before election night that America was about to take a lurch to the right.
Worldview | Australian Fashion Week Will Go Ahead Despite IMG’s Exit
This week’s round-up of global markets fashion business news also features the Qatar Investment Authority, Indian textile exports and the Latin American Fashion Summit.
Thailand Is Becoming a Luxury Retail Powerhouse
A $3.2 billion new luxury precinct called One Bangkok is rising in the Thai capital amid a flurry of investment by the city’s legacy department stores and malls as they renovate and expand to popular tourist destinations nationwide.
Trump’s Tariffs: Beauty’s Winners and Losers
President-elect Donald Trump's idea to ratchet up tariffs on foreign-made goods could mean a hit to supply chains, margins and overseas sales for beauty brands like E.l.f. Cosmetics and Jolie.
Inside Fashion’s LA Entrepreneurship Boom
The city’s unusual status as both a garment manufacturing and entertainment industry hub is proving a potent lure for fashion brand founders.
Where Does Michael Kors Go From Here?
Without Tapestry, Capri Holdings has a tough road ahead to return its biggest brand to growth.
Kering Names New CEOs at Saint Laurent and Balenciaga
The company is shaking up its executive ranks again amid sliding sales. Balenciaga chief Cédric Charbit will lead Saint Laurent, to be replaced by Gianfranco Gianangeli.
Why the Dire State of Black Beauty Threatens the Entire Industry
A decade-plus of explosive gains for Black-owned brands has given way to a slowdown in everything from funding to representation to retail expansion — and the implications for beauty are far worse than loss of representation alone.
What’s Next for Hip-Hop and Fashion
Hip-hop fueled an explosion of brands, collaborations and merchandise, but with fashion saturated with partnerships and rapper-led labels, and signs emerging that hip-hop’s cultural power could be waning, artists and their partners are finding ways to stand out.
This Week, Gap Proves Its Staying Power
Gap’s earnings this week will present a clearer picture of how well Richard Dickson’s attempts to bring Gap back in the fashion conversation is sticking with consumers.
The Next E-Commerce Battlefield Will Be Price, Not Convenience
On Haul, Amazon’s new rival to Temu and Shein, nothing costs more than $20 and items typically arrive in one to two weeks — not days — as they ship from overseas directly to US customers.