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Sports

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.


Luxury

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.


Beauty

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.


Sports

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.


Beauty

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.


Global Markets

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.


Sports

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.


Luxury

Opinion: The Epidemic of Nice Clothes

A deluge of inoffensive fashion is what happens when there is nothing left to copy, writes Eugene Rabkin.


Fashion Week

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.


Luxury

The Fashion World Remembers Valentino Garavani

The industry pays tribute to the much-loved designer, who died on Monday.


Luxury

LVMH Sells Greater China Retail Business of Its DFS Group to CTG

The luxury conglomerate has agreed to sell its travel retail business.


Luxury

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.