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Alessandro Michele’s Valentino Vision
After a historic turn at Gucci, Alessandro Michele’s next move was the subject of intense industry speculation. Now, the superstar creative director and BoF 500 member has returned to fashion with a new vision for the storied Roman couture house Valentino.
In Paris, Best Friends Nicolas Di Felice and Julien Dossena Show on the Same Day
It always pays to be smart, but in fashion, it helps if you’re sexy too, writes Tim Blanks.
Eyewear’s Disruption by Smart Glasses May Have Already Begun
Meta is widely expected to unveil its first augmented-reality glasses this week, but it's the company's more basic Ray-Ban glasses with EssilorLuxottica that could prove as — or more — pivotal to the rise of smart glasses.
‘Mormon Wives’ Puts Momfluencers’ Selling Power in the Spotlight
“The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” on Hulu sheds light on a powerful influencer segment that drives shopping habits well beyond Salt Lake City.
Amazons on the Catwalk
Dior and Saint Laurent’s strong, sensual visions suggest Paris is still throbbing with the Olympic spirit, writes Tim Blanks.
California Set to Mandate Clothing Recycling as Wardrobe Waste Grows
A new California bill proposes that brands take charge of recycling efforts, allowing consumers to drop off unwanted clothing at designated sites.
Op-Ed | Why Luxury Stocks Are Headed for the Clearance Bin
Shares in LVMH and Hermès are still waiting for a consumer rebound in China, writes Bloomberg’s Andrea Felsted.
Worldview: Africa’s Used Clothing Importers Dispute Waste Claims
This week’s round-up of global markets fashion business news also features the new boss of Amazon India, avant-gardists in Brazil and China’s luxury e-commerce market.
Why Some Fashion Brands Are Embracing DIY E-Commerce
With rising competition to acquire and retain customers online, digitally native start-ups are determining how to strike a balance between developing their own e-commerce features in-house and partnering with external software providers.
Luxury’s Soft Patch Will Be Short
It’s tempting to think something is broken with the luxury sector, but the market slowdown is largely a macroeconomic issue and sales will grow by mid-single digits in 2025 in a base-case scenario, argues Luca Solca.
Inside the Growing Hair Loss Market
Once a verboten topic, hair shedding testimonials and regrowth solutions are now flooding social media. A host of new startups are attempting to address the growing hair loss market, win consumer loyalty and provide sometimes-elusive results.
Harrods Investigating if Any Current Staff Were Involved in Fayed’s Alleged Abuse
The company is investigating potential involvement of its current staff in the alleged sexual abuse by former owner Mohamed Al Fayed and is collaborating with Scotland Yard to address the claims.