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L’Oréal Reports 6 Percent Jump in Fourth-Quarter Sales
The French cosmetics giant typically outperforms rivals, but growth has slowed in recent quarters due to fierce competition and challenges in China and the US.
Hermès CEO: Couture Plans Are ‘Moving Forward’
The French leather goods powerhouse is building out a dedicated couture workshop, as part of a push that would reinforce the brand’s artisanal know-how and top-end positioning.
Behind the Scenes at LVMH Beauty
In this edition of Full Coverage, Priya Rao is back on the luxury beat reporting on big moves at LVMH Beauty and how L’Oréal turned Valentino’s fragrance into a blockbuster.
India Textiles to Get US Benefits Like Bangladesh, Official Says
Textile exports to the US will receive the same benefits Washington has extended to Bangladesh, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Thursday.
Birkenstock Benefits From Growing Demand for Clogs and Boots
The German sandal maker saw robust holiday demand for its clogs, boots and high-end shearling-lined footwear as it continues a push to become a footwear brand for all seasons.
Opinion: In Defence of Fakes
We’re entering a world where copying isn’t only a compliment, it’s a form of creativity all on its own, argued Felix Salmon.
Unilever Sales Lifted by Dove Soap, India Beauty Demand
The UK personal care giant posted better-than-expected sales at the end of last year, boosted by premium beauty and home care products in India and China.
Hermès Reports 9.8% Revenue Growth in Fourth Quarter, Beating Expectations
Sales in the Americas region, mainly the United States, rose by 12.1 percent, beating expectations of around 9 percent.
RaiseFashion, ShopMy and J.Crew Group Celebrate the 2026 Masterclass Cohort During NYFW
The intimate New York Fashion Week dinner celebrated the organisation’s new masterclass cohort of 18 designers — its largest yet. Alongside the designers, guests included model and activist Bethann Hardison, fashion designer Naeem Khan and Moda Operandi’s April Hennig, as well as fashion executives, retail partners and programme advisors.
Merit Isn’t For Beauty Lovers. That’s the Point.
The Millennial beauty label has doubled its sales since 2023 by focusing on an underserved, makeup-ambivalent consumer. But whether that strategy will lead to an exit remains to be seen.
Why Fashion Needs to Stop Sleeping on YouTube
The Google-owned video-sharing service is among the largest entertainment platforms in the world, and a destination for in-depth, long-form content. BoF breaks down how brands can use the site as a world-building tool to attract loyal consumers.
Opinion: Can the Female Gaze Save Fashion?
Centring women is the key to creating garments they actually want to buy, writes Sarah Richardson.