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Luxury

Brunello Cucinelli Q1 Revenue Rises 14%, Lifted By Robust Performance in the US

The high end cashmere specialist offered an early signal on the resilience of the luxury sector following the outbreak of the Middle East war.

Luxury

Brunello Cucinelli Q1 Revenue Rises 14%, Lifted By Robust Performance in the US

The high end cashmere specialist offered an early signal on the resilience of the luxury sector following the outbreak of the Middle East war.


Beauty

Jo Malone ‘Surprised and Sad’ After Being Sued for Using Her Name on Fragrances

The Estée Lauder Companies claims Zara collaboration with the perfumer breaches long-standing naming agreement.

Beauty

Jo Malone ‘Surprised and Sad’ After Being Sued for Using Her Name on Fragrances

The Estée Lauder Companies claims Zara collaboration with the perfumer breaches long-standing naming agreement.


Beauty

Unilever to Buy Supplements Brand Grüns, Boosting Wellbeing Focus

Unilever said on Thursday it will buy US-based nutritional supplements brand Grüns for an undisclosed amount, as the British consumer goods giant increases its focus ​on ⁠wellbeing and beauty products.

Beauty

Unilever to Buy Supplements Brand Grüns, Boosting Wellbeing Focus

Unilever said on Thursday it will buy US-based nutritional supplements brand Grüns for an undisclosed amount, as the British consumer goods giant increases its focus ​on ⁠wellbeing and beauty products.


Beauty

Does Prestige Skincare Still Matter?

This week, Priya Rao gets into it all: moisturisers and serums, the Biebers’ Rhode collab and Nykaa x Deepika Padukone.

Beauty

Does Prestige Skincare Still Matter?

This week, Priya Rao gets into it all: moisturisers and serums, the Biebers’ Rhode collab and Nykaa x Deepika Padukone.


Beauty

K18 Appoints Chief Marketing Officer

The biotechnology hair care brand has hired Kleo Mack, who joins from previous roles at Glossier and Shark Beauty, to create more resonant 'brand moments,' said co-founder Suveen Sahib.

Beauty

K18 Appoints Chief Marketing Officer

The biotechnology hair care brand has hired Kleo Mack, who joins from previous roles at Glossier and Shark Beauty, to create more resonant 'brand moments,' said co-founder Suveen Sahib.


Beauty

The New Fragrance Opportunity Is Centuries-Old

Fragrance brands like Loewe and Vyrao are capturing a burning desire for upscale incense sticks, with retailers like Violet Grey and FWRD reporting strong sales in the nascent category. Should other brands listen up, or will the trend flame out?

Beauty

The New Fragrance Opportunity Is Centuries-Old

Fragrance brands like Loewe and Vyrao are capturing a burning desire for upscale incense sticks, with retailers like Violet Grey and FWRD reporting strong sales in the nascent category. Should other brands listen up, or will the trend flame out?


Beauty

How the Fear of ‘Old Lady Hands’ Mobilised the Beauty Industry

The growing obsession with ‘hand age’ versus ‘face age,’ is driving a boom in the premium handcare and aesthetic treatment market.

Beauty

How the Fear of ‘Old Lady Hands’ Mobilised the Beauty Industry

The growing obsession with ‘hand age’ versus ‘face age,’ is driving a boom in the premium handcare and aesthetic treatment market.


Retail

Second-Hand Fashion Platform Vinted Reports 38% Jump in Revenue

Vinted’s revenue climbed to €1.1 billion, but net profit dipped due to strategic investments.

Retail

Second-Hand Fashion Platform Vinted Reports 38% Jump in Revenue

Vinted’s revenue climbed to €1.1 billion, but net profit dipped due to strategic investments.


Retail

Uniqlo-Owner Fast Retailing Flags Record Year After Strong Quarter

Fast Retailing raised its full-year profit forecast after reporting a stronger-than-expected jump in quarterly profit driven by international growth.

Retail

Uniqlo-Owner Fast Retailing Flags Record Year After Strong Quarter

Fast Retailing raised its full-year profit forecast after reporting a stronger-than-expected jump in quarterly profit driven by international growth.


Beauty

Kennedy to Launch Public Health Podcast Ahead of US Midterm Elections

The move follows setbacks to ⁠Kennedy’s efforts to overhaul US vaccination policy, including ⁠a federal court ruling last month that halted plans to reduce childhood vaccinations.

Beauty

Kennedy to Launch Public Health Podcast Ahead of US Midterm Elections

The move follows setbacks to ⁠Kennedy’s efforts to overhaul US vaccination policy, including ⁠a federal court ruling last month that halted plans to reduce childhood vaccinations.


Partner Content

At Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna, Colour Cosmetics Navigate Caution and Creativity

As the global beauty industry convened in Bologna for the world’s largest beauty trade fair, panellists from NellyRodi, Florasis, and Cénée joined BoF’s Shenel Wickramaratne to explore how colour cosmetics are balancing creative expression, consumer value and brand identity in a changing market.

Partner Content

At Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna, Colour Cosmetics Navigate Caution and Creativity

As the global beauty industry convened in Bologna for the world’s largest beauty trade fair, panellists from NellyRodi, Florasis, and Cénée joined BoF’s Shenel Wickramaratne to explore how colour cosmetics are balancing creative expression, consumer value and brand identity in a changing market.


Retail

How Gen Z’s Personal Style Obsession Is Changing Fashion

The permanence of digital footprints and a lack of real-life community have historically crippled Gen Z’s sense of individuality when getting dressed. But they’re increasingly preoccupied by what constitutes singularly good taste.

Retail

How Gen Z’s Personal Style Obsession Is Changing Fashion

The permanence of digital footprints and a lack of real-life community have historically crippled Gen Z’s sense of individuality when getting dressed. But they’re increasingly preoccupied by what constitutes singularly good taste.