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Why Fashion’s Economics Work Against Sustainable Brands
The industry’s underlying economics still make it difficult for more sustainable business models to compete. Brands that take responsibility for a garment’s full lifecycle, including what happens after it’s sold and then discarded, shoulder costs that others don’t.
How the Club Became a Fragrance Hall
Perfume brands are marketing their wares at nightlife spaces, where scent, intimacy and memory make for a uniquely potent pitch.
What’s Behind the Big Swings in Fashion Stocks
Several fashion and sportswear companies have seen their share prices rise or fall dramatically in recent weeks — sometimes their most on record — despite relatively minor deviations from investors’ expectations. The volatility could stick around.
Opinion: The Luxury Chinese Shopper Looks Different Now
The reality is that Chinese shoppers’ spending power on high-end products has peaked, at least for now, writes Bloomberg’s Juliana Liu.
The Value of a Louis Vuitton Lipstick
This week, Priya Rao looks at private equity’s backlog, luxury’s dated beauty strategy and the ways brands hope to win over Gen Alpha.
The Controversial New Wellness Capital of the US
The Sunshine State has long been a destination for plastic surgery, but has more recently become a hub for founders and a clandestine birthplace for new policies shaping national health.
US Seeks Sentence for Founder of Fashion-Tech Company CaaStle
Prosecutors compared Christine Hunsicker to Elizabeth Holmes as they sought a 12.5 year prison sentence in the $300 million securities fraud case.
Shein Loses UK Copyright Lawsuit Against Temu Over Clothing Photos
The ultra-fast fashion platform lost the first round of a London legal battle against its rival for alleged copyright infringement in relation to photos of some of its products.
Birkenstock Nudges Forecast Higher on Solid Sandal Demand
The German brand bumped its sales forecast to the upper limit of its target range and posted strong quarterly earnings as consumers snapped up its sandals and clogs.
Richemont’s Panerai Brand Gets No Relief From Luxury Watch Revival
As the secondary market for timepieces rebounds, Cartier is grabbing buyer attention and there’s renewed enthusiasm around Vacheron Constantin, throwing the lack of interest in Panerai into stark contrast.
Opinion: When Indian Craft Becomes Luxury’s Moral Alibi
Craft is not simply cultural spectacle. It is a referendum on the kind of nation India is becoming.
Why Watchmakers Should Pay Attention to Gen Z
The digitally native generation has been pulled in by nostalgia for vintage mechanical watches, especially unusual designs, but can traditional watchmakers leverage the attention?