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Worldview | Gulf Retailers Brace for Downturn as War Drags On
This week’s round-up of global markets fashion business news also features Turkish textiles giant Sanko, Chow Tai Fook and Buenos Aires Fashion Week.
Sportswear Won’t Escape the Impact of the Iran War
Gas prices won’t be the only thing rising due to the United States’ conflict with Iran. Prepare to feel the impact through some of your favourite fashion brands in the sportswear space too.
Exclusive: Perfumer H Secures Fresh Investment
Former Aesop leaders Michael O’Keeffe and Thomas Buisson have invested in Perfumer H, buying out Natura &Co’s stake to back the niche fragrance brand’s next phase of growth.
How Biohacking Became the New Anti-Ageing
From NAD+ to peptides, luxury skincare is increasingly taking a page from the wellness podcaster playbook.
Harrods Hasn’t Fully Reckoned With Former Owner’s Abuse, Victims Say
Harrods is still grappling with the dark legacy of former owner Mohamed Al Fayed’s serial sexual abuse, facing ongoing internal investigations, compensation negotiations and calls for greater accountability.
The Malls Powering Luxury Sales in India
A handful of malls with prime locations, smart zoning and crowd-pulling anchor brands have emerged as standout properties in the fast-growing Indian market.
Hugo Boss Profit, Sales Beat Estimates Amid Turnaround Effort
The German designer brand reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter results driven by its strategy to close stores and revamp its offerings.
What Successful Entrepreneurs Do Differently the Second Time Around
Stylists Emily Current and Merritt Elliott had an instant success and a quick exit with their denim brand Current/Elliott in the 2010s. For their second venture, The Great, they’re taking an alternative approach.
Why Strong Retail Sales Aren’t Leading to More Retail Jobs
A disappointing US employment report surprised economists and investors, but was old news for the apparel sector, where the labour market has stagnated for years.
The Caterpillar and the Butterfly: Mythmaking at Chanel
Matthieu Blazy’s never-ending research into Gabrielle Chanel’s words and deeds powered another spectacular, varied collection of looks that both ‘crawl’ and ‘fly.’
Paris Day Eight: Function and Fiction
The tension between function and fiction ran through collections from Gabriela Hearst, Chanel and more on the eighth day of Paris Fashion Week, reports Angelo Flacaavento.
LVMH Names Deputy CEO of Beauty Division, Parfums Christian Dior
Philippe Farnier, a longtime LVMH executive, will step into the new role effective immediately, reporting to divisional head Véronique Courtois.