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Lululemon Pauses Online Sales of Sheer Leggings That Aren’t ‘Squat Proof’
The Get Low collection is still available in stores, but online sales have been temporarily paused, Bloomberg reported.

Bottega Veneta’s CEO to Exit and Take Helm at Moncler
Leo Rongone kept up momentum at the Italian leather goods house through two designer transitions, onboarding Matthieu Blazy and Louise Trotter. Now he'll take on the role of group CEO at Moncler.

Exclusive: Sephora Partners with Olive Young
The LVMH-owned retailer will stock a selection of skincare online and in stores worldwide curated by the Korean beauty giant from autumn 2026.

Nike Is Already Winning 2026
Nike is starting the year off on a positive note with momentum behind one of the brand’s newest innovations.

Bain Said to Make Finetoday Bid, Eyes Asia Beauty Market
Bain Capital has made a binding offer for Japanese personal-care group Finetoday Holdings Co., according to people familiar with the matter.

Worldview | East Africa’s Leading Fashion Week Gains Momentum
This week’s round-up of global markets fashion business news also features the Saks store in Kazakhstan, India’s q-commerce apps and Hong Kong retailers exiting mainland China.

Why Every Fashion Brand Thinks It’s a Sportswear Label Now
From Balenciaga to Old Navy, all sorts of fashion brands are attempting to capitalise on the activewear boom with collections of sweats, shorts and workout tees. Sometimes these clothes stick the landing, but it often comes off as just sweaty.

Opinion: The Epidemic of Nice Clothes
A deluge of inoffensive fashion is what happens when there is nothing left to copy, writes Eugene Rabkin.

The Power of the Classics
At their best, the Milan men’s shows examined classic clothes as a means of offering comfort and connection across eras, generations and cultures, reports Angelo Flaccavento.

The Fashion World Remembers Valentino Garavani
The industry pays tribute to the much-loved designer, who died on Monday.

LVMH Sells Greater China Retail Business of Its DFS Group to CTG
The luxury conglomerate has agreed to sell its travel retail business.

De Beers Cuts Diamond Prices for the First Time in Over a Year
The diamond company has cut diamond prices to address slumping demand caused by a downturn in Chinese luxury spending, the rising popularity of synthetic stones and US tariffs on India.