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Gucci Beauty’s Identity Crisis
Coty’s agreement to relinquish Gucci’s beauty licence one year ahead of schedule was a major win for Kering and L’Oréal, but making the most of the opportunity will require Gucci to assert a more stable brand identity separate from its revolving cast of designers.
Men’s Wearhouse Owner Tailored Brands Files for US IPO
Menswear company Tailored Brands Inc. filed publicly for an initial public offering, the latest step in its return to the public market.
GLP-1’s Fashion Impact Spreads to Britain
Uptake of weight loss drugs is accelerating in the UK, shifting consumers tastes for fashion, beauty and wellness products and denting sales of large sizes. ‘These drugs are reshaping the plus-size fashion market at remarkable speed,’ BeigePlus CEO Hennie Fearnley said.
Exclusive: Valentino Beauty Launches New Fragrance Franchise, Vendetta
The L’Oréal-owned beauty label is capitalising on its success in the perfume category with a new mens and womens collection, fronted by Dakota Johnson and Alexander Skarsgård.
Jewelmaxxing at Couture Week
Soaring appetite for high-end jewellery was on display during Paris’ Haute Couture Week with top names including Chanel, Van Cleef & Arpels and Hermès showcasing some of their biggest and boldest collections yet.
Richemont Opens Luxury’s Next Big Results Season
The Swiss group on Wednesday will set the tone for upcoming financial reports on the first half of the year, showing how strong its lead on the sector is holding up and offering clues about the state of the market before rivals release their numbers later this month.
Gucci Beauty’s Identity Crisis
This week, Coty’s agreement to relinquish Gucci’s beauty licence one year ahead of schedule was a major win for Kering and L’Oréal, but making the most of the opportunity will require Gucci to assert a more stable brand identity separate from its revolving cast of designers.
Adidas Got an Early Lead Stealing the World Cup Spotlight
Data through the end of June suggests Adidas edged out Nike in grabbing attention, but there’s still plenty of time left in the tournament.
Uniqlo-Owner Fast Retailing’s Shares Slide After Warning on Weak Yen
The Tokyo-based retailer lifted its full-year operating profit forecast but warned that it expected the depreciating yen to drag on its fourth-quarter results.
Covergirl Stops Chasing Gen Z to Focus on Middle-Aged Women
The Coty-owned brand, bought from P&G a decade ago, needs a ‘significant reset.’ It’s hoping Gen X can help it pull it off.
Phia Shopping App Took Credit for Sales It Didn’t Drive
Testing found that the app, which has attracted the attention of investors and the fashion industry, overrode legitimate referrals from other publishers to claim credit for purchases.
How To Make a Celebrity Fragrance Last Forever
As the world's best-selling celebrity fragrance, White Diamonds, celebrates its 35th anniversary, Revlon and the Elizabeth Taylor estate are angling towards a younger consumer.