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Milan Day One: Two Takes on Escapism
On the first day of Milan fashion week, Glenn Martens’ Diesel and Vivetta Ponti’s new project Venerdì Pomeriggio dealt with escapism and abandon in their own ways, reports Angelo Flaccavento.
L’Oréal, Sol de Janeiro and Dyson Among Firms Suing for Trump Tariff Refunds
The suits were filed on Monday in the US Court of International Trade, ticking up a growing list of prominent companies to file suit following Friday's landmark ruling.
Arnault Tightens Grip on LVMH as His Stake Crosses the 50% Mark
Now the Arnault family also has over 65 percent of LVMH’s voting rights.
Saks Global CEO Says Top Brands Are Shipping Despite Bankruptcy
The goods come from more than 380 brands, including Burberry and those owned by luxury powerhouses LVMH and Kering.
Worldview | Asia’s Garment Factories Brace for Renewed Tariff Chaos
This week’s round-up of global markets fashion business news also features Jumia’s exit from Algeria, China’s JD.com and the Brazilian beauty brand that offloaded its Russian unit.
Fashion Needs to Rethink Its Ramadan Formula
Middle East retailers are urging global brands to sync with customers’ rhythms during the Muslim holy month and move beyond marketing spectacle to more culturally grounded campaigns.
Can Marketing Stunts Breathe New Life Into Beauty’s Oldest Brands?
Household names like Gold Bond, Vaseline and Sunsilk are investing in new activations and partnerships to reach younger consumers. Do they really need to?
The Debrief | Tariffs Are Down, But Uncertainty Is Back
The Supreme Court struck down US president Donald Trump’s Liberation Day tariffs, only for new levies to take their place. BoF reporters Marc Bain and Cat Chen unpack what this means for prices, refunds and the supply chain.
An Unexpected Adidas Collab Makes Waves at London Fashion Week
Simone Rocha and Adidas team up to bring the first big surprise to the table for London Fashion Week.
Zadig & Voltaire Names Dan Sablon Creative Director
Sablon, who serves as Vogue France’s cultural director-at-large, will show his first collection for the French fashion label in March during Paris Fashion Week.
Shein Pledges China Supply Chain Investment to Woo Beijing
The ultra-fast fashion retailer plans to invest over $1.45 billion into intelligent supply chain systems in Southern China in a bid to reinforce ties with Beijing as it deals with mounting challenges.
Exclusive: I-D Adds Global Entertainment Director, Fashion Editor at Large to Masthead
The London-based youth culture magazine has hired Ernesto Macias and Ch’lita Collins.