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This Week: Has Luxury Hit Bottom?
LVMH kicks off earnings season for the sector on Oct. 14, and will likely offer some guidance on whether the category’s problems represent a cyclical bump in the road, or a structural shift.
What I Learned at Fashion Month
Imran Amed shares his key findings from recent fashion weeks in London, Milan and Paris as the industry grapples with a slowdown that has raised questions about the long-term business model of the luxury sector.
What Escalation in the Middle East War Means for the Industry
After a year of war, things continued to heat up in the Middle East this week. BoF spoke to industry sources in the region to assess the impact, from Beirut’s ateliers to fashion retailers in Dubai.
What Matters Most to World Markets in a Tight US Election Race
With the US presidential election just weeks away, concerns are rising about its potential impact on global financial markets, as a close race between Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris and Republican Donald Trump could lead to significant trade policy shifts affecting sectors from European exports to emerging markets.
The Business of Beauty Haul of Fame: Nordstrom’s Approach to Gen Alpha Beauty
‘Young Adult’ was a book fair genre. Now it’s a department store section.
Why Fashion Is Maxing Out on Minimalism
The Row’s success – including a recent investment from the families behind Chanel and L’Oréal at a unicorn valuation – is the most prestigious example of a rising generation of women-led independent brands that sell minimalist, approachably chic clothes. Some of them have billion-dollar aspirations of their own.
How Brands Make the Most of Sample Sales
The role of sample sales is evolving from discreet inventory clearances to prominent marketing events, as brands leverage social media and enhanced experiences to engage a wider audience and generate sales.
Wellness Wants in on the Ozempic Economy
From supplements to workout plans, the term GLP-1, the hormone associated with Ozempic, is popping up on a widespread range of new products as wellness brands join in on the weight loss drug boom.
Superfine: Tailoring Black Style is the Met’s Costume Institute Spring 2025 Exhibition
The Costume Institute announced Wednesday that the theme of its Spring exhibition will celebrate the history of menswear through the lens of the Black diaspora.
System Magazine Co-Founders Exit Publication
Elizabeth von Guttman, Jonathan Wingfield and Thomas Lenthal are leaving the fashion title with plans to launch a new editorial venture next year.
The E-Commerce Search Bar Gets an AI Makeover
To boost sales and create a better customer experience, companies are revamping the e-commerce search bar to make it easier for shoppers to find products or even shop in new ways.
Are Big Beauty Brands Greenwashing Worse Than Fashion?
The sector is rife with snappy buzzwords like ‘clean’ and ‘natural,’ but beneath the surface there’s little transparency around the actions companies are taking to back up these claims, according to a new report.