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Exclusive: Eurazeo to Shut Down Brand Investment Arm
The French private equity firm, a former investor in Farfetch and Pat McGrath Labs with current stakes in beauty companies like Beekman 1802 and Gisou, is in the process of dissolving its consumer investment arm, sources told The Business of Beauty.
Saks Global Obtains Court Approval for $400 Million in Rescue Financing
The judge overruled an objection from Amazon, which said its equity investment in Saks would be ‘worthless’ under the bankruptcy’s current financing arrangement.
CK Hutchinson Seeks $30 Billion Valuation for Superdrug Owner’s IPO
The Hong Kong conglomerate hopes to list AS Watson, which operates Watsons and Superdrug health and beauty stores, as soon as the second quarter, sources told Reuters.
Amazon Blasts Saks Funding Deal, Says Equity Is ‘Worthless’
Amazon is challenging Saks Global’s foray into Chapter 11, saying that its equity investment in the now bankrupt business is ‘presumptively worthless.’
Richemont Beat Expectations in Holiday Quarter
The Swiss group outpaced analyst forecasts with robust sales from Cartier and Van Cleef & Arpels while watch brands showed further improvement.
Fashion Brands Are Missing Out on the Resale Opportunity
As secondhand sales soar, brands are finding reselling their own items is an increasingly attractive proposition even as operational hurdles remain, according to the BoF-McKinsey State of Fashion 2026.
‘Less Cynical, More Human’: Inside Pierpaolo Piccioli’s Balenciaga Vision
With his latest collection for men and women, Piccioli confirms a softer, less confrontational direction for the Parisian house known for its radical fashion statements. ‘There's nothing worse than trying to be cool,’ the designer said.
Chanel, Gucci and Capri Holdings: The Brands Topping Saks’ Creditor List
As Saks Global enters a blockbuster Chapter 11 filing, its creditor list shows who’s exposed — and sets off a scramble for ways to recover unpaid bills.
What Comes After Viral Fashion?
This week in luxury, calculated risk-taking wins the red carpet at the Golden Globes, while Brunello Cucinelli and Richemont report Q4 sales. Plus, what to watch for at Milan men’s week.
The Debrief | Inside Beauty’s 2026 M&A Pipeline
Estée Lauder’s attempt to sell Too Faced, Smashbox and Dr. Jart is just the start of what’s likely to be a busy year for deals, as beauty editor Priya Rao explains.
CFDA Releases New York Fashion Week Schedule
The week will include Rachel Scott’s first runway for Proenza Schouler; while Raul Lopez’s Luar has opted not to show.
Italian Judge Acquits Influencer Chiara Ferragni Over Charity Fraud Claims
The fashion influencer with over 28 million followers was fined almost $1.14 million in 2023 on charges of fraud over allegedly misleading claims linked to charity sales of Ferragni-branded Pandoro Christmas cakes.