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Exclusive: Dazed China Relaunches Under New Publishers
The second iteration will be released in June on a quarterly basis through Dazed Media and Chinese publisher Meta Media Group.
How ESSEC Business School’s New Master’s Is Evolving Luxury Education
A pioneer in luxury education since 1991, French business school ESSEC has launched a new Master’s in Luxury Management — preparing students for the evolving luxury industry through a thorough academic and hands-on curriculum.
Milan Day Two: A Big Debut and a Second Coming
The masculine and feminine faced off — how very Milanese! — at Maria Grazia Chiuri’s first show for Fendi and Simone Bellotti’s sophomore outing for Jil Sander on day two of Milan Fashion Week.
Charlotte Tilbury CEO Demetra Pinsent Exits the Brand
The makeup label’s chief executive of 14 years announced her departure internally on Wednesday, The Business of Beauty has learned.
Maria Grazia Chiuri Bets on Pragmatism to Reignite Fendi
The designer focused on clarifying the brand’s silhouette and creating a unified cross-gender wardrobe in a surprisingly colourless debut. ‘I’m not an entertainment designer,’ she explained.
Steven Madden Yanked Guidance After Supreme Court Tariff Ruling
Chief executive Edward Rosenfeld told analysts the sudden change in trade policy makes it difficult to calculate the cost of tariffs in the coming months.
TJX Cos Forecasts Muted Annual Sales and Profit as Consumers Curb Spending
The TJ Maxx and Marshalls parent faces mounting concerns over declining nice-to-have purchases as living costs rise and margin pressures intensify.
Why Fashion Doesn’t Talk About How It Uses AI
A new analysis suggests most big fashion and retail players are using AI, though many are still reluctant to speak about it publicly.
Croissant Raises $28 Million in New Funding
The resale pricing app is the latest fashion-tech startup to bolster its finances as investor demand holds firm.
Pat McGrath Labs Is Up for Sale — Again
The makeup artistry brand has a new owner, but is still being shopped around for investment and acquisition opportunities, The Business of Beauty has learned.
French Department Store BHV to Open New Shein Stores in France
The physical shops will open in five other French cities, following on BHV’s opening of its first Shein location in its Paris flagship in November.
Is Armani Any Closer to a Stake Sale?
Half a year after Giorgio Armani’s death, it appears to be business as usual at the sprawling fashion empire while potential investors continue to circle with no firm bid in sight.