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How Chinese Designers Are Building Global Businesses
A new generation of Chinese fashion designers are extending their international footprints beyond western markets, tapping sourcing hubs in India and Turkey and retailers from Dubai to Mexico.
Worldview: Debunking China’s Consumption Myths
This week’s round-up of global markets fashion business news also features Indian gem exports, Thailand’s Central Group and more garment worker protests in Bangladesh.
Strike Shuts Eastern US and Gulf Ports, Threatening Economy
Dockworkers across the US East and Gulf coasts have launched a historic strike for the first time in nearly 50 years, disrupting operations at 36 major ports and potentially causing an economic loss of up to $4.5 billion daily.
The Confusing World of Skincare Claims, Explained
A product’s promises are only as good as the tests that back them up. But a closer look reveals that some claims aren’t as ironclad as they seem.
How Michelle Yeoh Conquered Fashion
With her historic 2023 Oscars win, the former Miss Malaysia and Hong Kong action star became a bona fide Hollywood A-lister. Now, the boundary-breaking actress and BoF 500 member has scored coveted global ambassador roles at not one, but two of fashion’s top luxury brands — Balenciaga and Bottega Veneta — at the age of 62.
Demna’s Journey: From Barely There to Imperial Presence
The designer calls himself ‘a catastrophic thinker,’ but he’s given himself a break with his new collection for Balenciaga, writes Tim Blanks.
In Paris, Shapes of Things to Come
Junya Watanabe, Duran Lantink and Chitose Abe are modern maestros of challenging silhouette, writes Tim Blanks.
Wall Street Bets on $8.5 Billion Fashion Deal’s Fate in Trial
US antitrust enforcers face a pivotal moment on Monday as a federal judge hears closing arguments in their bid to block Tapestry Inc.’s $8.5 billion merger with Capri Holdings Ltd., a decision that could significantly impact hedge funds and investors banking on the deal’s outcome.
What to Do When a Beauty Product Launch Goes Wrong
The backlash that follows a botched product launch can quickly spill over from a bad news cycle to an all-out PR crisis. Beauty brands have the power to foresee these events, and stop them happening, providing they’re willing to do the legwork.
Francesca Bellettini’s Plan For Kering
Topping off a transformative tenure at Saint Laurent, the Italian executive and BoF 500 member is co-piloting fashion’s highest-stakes turnaround effort as owner Kering’s deputy CEO for brand development. Can Bellettini engineer a rebirth for the luxury giant and its flagship label Gucci?
How Brands Use the Front Row to Mint the Next ‘It’ Item
More brands are dressing their VIP runway attendees in coordinating looks to propel focus on one particular item, in hopes of driving buzz — and sales.
Alessandro Michele’s Valentino Debut: Lightness, Luxury and ‘Fireflies Seeking Love’
The star designer’s first runway show for Valentino confirmed his own distinct voice, writes Tim Blanks.