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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.