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Creative Class

Model Alliance Calls For Inquiry Into How Agencies ‘Facilitated Epstein’s Abuse’

The group’s founder, Sara Ziff, and more than 40 Epstein survivors have signed a letter to US officials, pressing them to investigate the role modelling agencies may have played in sex trafficking by Jeffrey Epstein.

Creative Class

Model Alliance Calls For Inquiry Into How Agencies ‘Facilitated Epstein’s Abuse’

The group’s founder, Sara Ziff, and more than 40 Epstein survivors have signed a letter to US officials, pressing them to investigate the role modelling agencies may have played in sex trafficking by Jeffrey Epstein.


Beauty

How Skincare Brands Build Trust in the Misinformation Era

‘Mediagenic’ physicians, scientists and researchers have become front-facing figures in the skincare trade. Their influence might be waning on social media — but according to brands, is more urgent than ever.

Beauty

How Skincare Brands Build Trust in the Misinformation Era

‘Mediagenic’ physicians, scientists and researchers have become front-facing figures in the skincare trade. Their influence might be waning on social media — but according to brands, is more urgent than ever.


Sports

Nike’s China Stumble Exposes Execution Gaps

Operational missteps and fierce competition from domestic rivals like Anta have left the sportswear brand trailing in its second-largest market outside North America.

Sports

Nike’s China Stumble Exposes Execution Gaps

Operational missteps and fierce competition from domestic rivals like Anta have left the sportswear brand trailing in its second-largest market outside North America.


Luxury

How Big Luxury Is Rewiring for the Future

Under scrutiny from top managers and investors, LVMH, Kering and Richemont are re-examining their brand portfolios, organisational structures and store networks.

Luxury

How Big Luxury Is Rewiring for the Future

Under scrutiny from top managers and investors, LVMH, Kering and Richemont are re-examining their brand portfolios, organisational structures and store networks.


Luxury

Why Feathers, Pony Hair and More Are Everywhere in Fashion

The industry, which has by and large abandoned fur, is finding new ways to cater to shoppers hungry for the same sort of luxe texture with fabrics like feather, pony hair and shearling.

Luxury

Why Feathers, Pony Hair and More Are Everywhere in Fashion

The industry, which has by and large abandoned fur, is finding new ways to cater to shoppers hungry for the same sort of luxe texture with fabrics like feather, pony hair and shearling.


Sports

Checking In on Nike’s Turnaround

With the company’s stock again close to nine-year lows, Nike needs to reassure investors with its earnings this week that its turnaround is on track.

Sports

Checking In on Nike’s Turnaround

With the company’s stock again close to nine-year lows, Nike needs to reassure investors with its earnings this week that its turnaround is on track.


Technology

Should Luxury Stop Worrying and Learn to Love AI Imagery?

From Warhol to Jordan Wolfson, art is often driven by the tools that once terrified it. Prada’s polarising Wolfson campaign makes the case that AI is no different.

Technology

Should Luxury Stop Worrying and Learn to Love AI Imagery?

From Warhol to Jordan Wolfson, art is often driven by the tools that once terrified it. Prada’s polarising Wolfson campaign makes the case that AI is no different.


Media

The Face Magazine to Shutter

Seven years after its relaunch, the cult British magazine is closing in its ‘current iteration.’ Longtime editor-in-chief Matthew Whitehouse exited the publication in January.

Media

The Face Magazine to Shutter

Seven years after its relaunch, the cult British magazine is closing in its ‘current iteration.’ Longtime editor-in-chief Matthew Whitehouse exited the publication in January.


Luxury

The BoF Podcast | Is Your $3,000 Handbag Worth It? Tanner Leatherstein Has the Answer

The leather expert and BoF 500 member joins Imran Amed to unpack the making of luxury handbags and why consumers are often paying for status over substance.

Luxury

The BoF Podcast | Is Your $3,000 Handbag Worth It? Tanner Leatherstein Has the Answer

The leather expert and BoF 500 member joins Imran Amed to unpack the making of luxury handbags and why consumers are often paying for status over substance.


Sports

Grace Ladoja Talks About Her Roots With New Nike Collab

Grace Ladoja has played multiple behind-the-scenes roles in the past with Nike. But in April, she’s launching her own footwear collaboration with the brand for the first time.

Sports

Grace Ladoja Talks About Her Roots With New Nike Collab

Grace Ladoja has played multiple behind-the-scenes roles in the past with Nike. But in April, she’s launching her own footwear collaboration with the brand for the first time.


News & Analysis

Next Co-Founder Faith Kates Introduced Models to Jeffrey Epstein

Kates, who quietly exited Next Management last November, introduced the late sex offender to women on the agency’s books, a Guardian investigation has found.

News & Analysis

Next Co-Founder Faith Kates Introduced Models to Jeffrey Epstein

Kates, who quietly exited Next Management last November, introduced the late sex offender to women on the agency’s books, a Guardian investigation has found.


Beauty

Why Matte Makeup Is Trending Again

Brands are filling their shelves with foundations, blushes and eyeshadows that shed their dew for a velvety finish. But getting shoppers excited will require a bit of shine.

Beauty

Why Matte Makeup Is Trending Again

Brands are filling their shelves with foundations, blushes and eyeshadows that shed their dew for a velvety finish. But getting shoppers excited will require a bit of shine.