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Kiko Milano Names Global Executive Vice President of Brand
Marcello Mastrogiacomo joins the Italian cosmetics label from Gucci to lead global brand, communications and media.
Kiko Milano Names Global Executive Vice President of Brand
Marcello Mastrogiacomo joins the Italian cosmetics label from Gucci to lead global brand, communications and media.
How Beauty Can Still Woo Venture Capital
Venture capital investments in beauty may be far from their DTC-era peak, but brands are still securing early-stage funds with firms across categories.
How Beauty Can Still Woo Venture Capital
Venture capital investments in beauty may be far from their DTC-era peak, but brands are still securing early-stage funds with firms across categories.
Why This Summer’s Fashion Campaigns Are All-In on Retro Escapism
Driven by digital fatigue, brands across the pricing spectrum are transforming consumers’ collective memories of simpler times into marketing material. But with so many campaigns leaning into a similar aesthetic, it’s become a race to stand out.
Why This Summer’s Fashion Campaigns Are All-In on Retro Escapism
Driven by digital fatigue, brands across the pricing spectrum are transforming consumers’ collective memories of simpler times into marketing material. But with so many campaigns leaning into a similar aesthetic, it’s become a race to stand out.
Luxury Clients Want Meaning More Than Status
The era of buying luxury purely for status and visibility is giving way to something more personal, centred on identity, connection and self-expression, according to BoF Insights and McKinsey’s report ‘Face to Face With Luxury Clients.’
Luxury Clients Want Meaning More Than Status
The era of buying luxury purely for status and visibility is giving way to something more personal, centred on identity, connection and self-expression, according to BoF Insights and McKinsey’s report ‘Face to Face With Luxury Clients.’
Haute Couture and High Jewellery Take the Paris Stage
Couture debuts from Pierpaolo Piccioli for Balenciaga and Duran Lantink at Jean Paul Gaultier along with sophomore outings by Jonathan Anderson at Dior and Matthieu Blazy at Chanel will show how Europe’s top fashion houses are angling to refresh their image and entice top clients. Also, high jewellery houses pull out their best and biggest designs.
Haute Couture and High Jewellery Take the Paris Stage
Couture debuts from Pierpaolo Piccioli for Balenciaga and Duran Lantink at Jean Paul Gaultier along with sophomore outings by Jonathan Anderson at Dior and Matthieu Blazy at Chanel will show how Europe’s top fashion houses are angling to refresh their image and entice top clients. Also, high jewellery houses pull out their best and biggest designs.
UK’s Next Plans Takeover Bid for Harvey Nichols
The retailer’s plans are in an early stage, according to a Sky News report.
UK’s Next Plans Takeover Bid for Harvey Nichols
The retailer’s plans are in an early stage, according to a Sky News report.
Taylor Swift Weds in Dior Haute Couture by Jonathan Anderson
The couple also wore custom shoes by Christian Louboutin at their Madison Square Garden ceremony.
Taylor Swift Weds in Dior Haute Couture by Jonathan Anderson
The couple also wore custom shoes by Christian Louboutin at their Madison Square Garden ceremony.
Americana Sells. Why Are Brands Afraid of Celebrating America?
The resurgence of Americana has fuelled growth for brands like Ralph Lauren, but America’s 250th anniversary is exposing how difficult it has become to separate national identity from politics.
Americana Sells. Why Are Brands Afraid of Celebrating America?
The resurgence of Americana has fuelled growth for brands like Ralph Lauren, but America’s 250th anniversary is exposing how difficult it has become to separate national identity from politics.
What France’s Anti-Fast Fashion Law Means for Shein
The new legislation introduces advertising restrictions and financial penalties aimed squarely at ultra-fast fashion platforms like Shein and Temu while largely sparing European players such as Zara and H&M.
What France’s Anti-Fast Fashion Law Means for Shein
The new legislation introduces advertising restrictions and financial penalties aimed squarely at ultra-fast fashion platforms like Shein and Temu while largely sparing European players such as Zara and H&M.
The BoF Podcast | Mona Kattan on Finding the Courage to Go It Alone
At The Business of Beauty Global Forum 2026 in Napa Valley, California, Mona Kattan discusses stepping away from the Huda Beauty shadow, the creation of luxury fragrance brand Kayali, and building a long lasting vision for herself.
The BoF Podcast | Mona Kattan on Finding the Courage to Go It Alone
At The Business of Beauty Global Forum 2026 in Napa Valley, California, Mona Kattan discusses stepping away from the Huda Beauty shadow, the creation of luxury fragrance brand Kayali, and building a long lasting vision for herself.
Fashion’s Golden Opportunity in Team USA’s World Cup Moment
The US men’s national team is on its best run in decades, and shoppers want to be in on the moment. Will fashion join the party?
Fashion’s Golden Opportunity in Team USA’s World Cup Moment
The US men’s national team is on its best run in decades, and shoppers want to be in on the moment. Will fashion join the party?
Exclusive: Can Refy Conquer Europe?
After an encouraging launch in the Middle East, the cult Manchester-based label Refy is betting on the dominance of its core aesthetic by expanding its physical presence to a new continent.
Exclusive: Can Refy Conquer Europe?
After an encouraging launch in the Middle East, the cult Manchester-based label Refy is betting on the dominance of its core aesthetic by expanding its physical presence to a new continent.