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This Week: Ramadan and Lunar New Year Converge
The two holidays haven’t synced up this closely in a century. That should keep the fashion industry busy, as both have become major global shopping events.
Elle Launches African Edition with Naomi Campbell Cover
Publisher Lagardère has partnered with Innsaei Sarl to introduce a fashion magazine for French-speaking markets on the continent including Benin, Cameroon, Côte d’Ivoire, Gabon and Senegal.
Calvin Klein’s Collection Comeback Continues
Three seasons in, Veronica Leoni’s take on Calvin Klein remains rooted in tailored minimalism, though this time, she revisited the brand’s provocative past, too.
New York Fashion Week’s Identity Crisis
New York’s runways were once the industry’s ultimate marketing platform. Many brands are realising there are other ways to reach customers — with a better ROI.
The BoF Podcast | Ib Kamara: ‘Europe Is Not the Centre of Everything. Where You Come From Matters.’
Ib Kamara reflects on migration, image-making, Virgil Abloh’s legacy and why young creatives from the Global South should trust their own taste.
Kering and Coty in Discussion to Sell Gucci Beauty Licence to L’Oréal
L’Oréal CEO Nicolas Hieronimus said on Friday the French beauty giant would welcome gaining access to the Gucci licence earlier than 2028, as Gucci-owner Kering and current licence holder Coty discuss the issue.
Hermès CEO Says Epstein Targeted Him During LVMH Battle
Axel Dumas, an heir to one of Europe’s biggest fortunes, said Jeffrey Epstein met with him once despite the Frenchman’s efforts to avoid him.
Converse Finally Has a New Path Forward
While the Super Bowl and the opening of the 2026 Milano-Cortina Olympic Games might be in the rearview, we shouldn’t sleep on NBA All-Star Weekend.
Lululemon Faces Second See-Through Leggings Issue in Less Than a Month
A new pair of leggings is being called out for being see-through when wearers bend or squat, adding to the activewear maker’s challenges.
Indonesia Seals Tiffany Stores on Suspicion of Illegal Imports
Customs authorities have sealed three Tiffany & Co. stores in Jakarta as part of a crackdown on undeclared high-value imported goods.
How To Launch Skincare That Sticks
Consumers of face masks are seeking more convenient formats and clinical grade efficiency — prompting a maturation of sorts for the stalwart skincare subcategory.
What European Luxury Can Learn From American Fashion
American brands have recaptured the zeitgeist — and market share — as Europe’s luxury slump persists. As the sector’s biggest names plot a comeback, there may be lessons to take from across the pond.