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Beauty

Merit Gets an Assist From Vasiliki Petrou

This week, Priya Rao gets into the makeup brand’s newest investor, dive into retail consolidation and look at Fenty Beauty foundation flares.

Beauty

Merit Gets an Assist From Vasiliki Petrou

This week, Priya Rao gets into the makeup brand’s newest investor, dive into retail consolidation and look at Fenty Beauty foundation flares.


Luxury

Zegna Sales Jump 17 Percent, Shaking Off Luxury Headwinds

Sales also accelerated at the Italian group’s Thom Browne and Tom Ford labels.

Luxury

Zegna Sales Jump 17 Percent, Shaking Off Luxury Headwinds

Sales also accelerated at the Italian group’s Thom Browne and Tom Ford labels.


Beauty

Halal Beauty’s World Leaders Struggle for Dominance

Indonesia has fallen from second to fourth place in the global halal beauty market, as local brands face consumer trust issues and international competition for Muslim shoppers.

Beauty

Halal Beauty’s World Leaders Struggle for Dominance

Indonesia has fallen from second to fourth place in the global halal beauty market, as local brands face consumer trust issues and international competition for Muslim shoppers.


Beauty

Skincare Brand Prequel Appoints C-Suite

The dermatologist-developed label has named Nathalie Kristo as its first chief executive officer and Toral Patel as chief marketing officer.

Beauty

Skincare Brand Prequel Appoints C-Suite

The dermatologist-developed label has named Nathalie Kristo as its first chief executive officer and Toral Patel as chief marketing officer.


Workplace & Talent

Is Fashion School Still Worth It?

As AI reshapes entry-level jobs and the fashion industry slows, students are questioning whether a fashion degree still delivers on its promise. BoF Careers’ Dan Hastings joins The Debrief to discuss what schools are getting right, where they are looking to evolve and the skills graduates will need to succeed.

Workplace & Talent

Is Fashion School Still Worth It?

As AI reshapes entry-level jobs and the fashion industry slows, students are questioning whether a fashion degree still delivers on its promise. BoF Careers’ Dan Hastings joins The Debrief to discuss what schools are getting right, where they are looking to evolve and the skills graduates will need to succeed.


Workplace & Talent

How Fashion Schools Are Recruiting a Sceptical Generation

Schools are updating curricula, strengthening ties with industry and expanding career support. But educators say success still depends on what students do with those opportunities.

Workplace & Talent

How Fashion Schools Are Recruiting a Sceptical Generation

Schools are updating curricula, strengthening ties with industry and expanding career support. But educators say success still depends on what students do with those opportunities.


Luxury

Chanel Appoints Hélène de Tissot CFO

The former Pernod Ricard finance executive will start at Chanel in October and officially take up the role of chief financial officer in January, replacing Philippe Blondiaux.

Luxury

Chanel Appoints Hélène de Tissot CFO

The former Pernod Ricard finance executive will start at Chanel in October and officially take up the role of chief financial officer in January, replacing Philippe Blondiaux.


Luxury

Moncler Group Second-Quarter Sales Rise 5% as Stone Island Brand Outperforms

Stone Island’s strong performance helped offset slower growth at the Moncler brand, as the group continues its push to become less dependent on its iconic winter outerwear.

Luxury

Moncler Group Second-Quarter Sales Rise 5% as Stone Island Brand Outperforms

Stone Island’s strong performance helped offset slower growth at the Moncler brand, as the group continues its push to become less dependent on its iconic winter outerwear.


Retail

Nike to Slash Number of Online Distributors in China

The sportswear ‌giant aims to direct consumers to official Nike channels in a bid to clean up the marketplace as it continues losing ground to domestic rivals.

Retail

Nike to Slash Number of Online Distributors in China

The sportswear ‌giant aims to direct consumers to official Nike channels in a bid to clean up the marketplace as it continues losing ground to domestic rivals.


Luxury

Mulberry Quarterly Sales Jump 23% as Turnaround Gathers Pace

The British luxury handbag maker reported a strong start to fiscal 2027 as CEO Andrea Baldo’s strategy gains traction and the brand gears up for designer Christopher Kane’s runway debut in September.

Luxury

Mulberry Quarterly Sales Jump 23% as Turnaround Gathers Pace

The British luxury handbag maker reported a strong start to fiscal 2027 as CEO Andrea Baldo’s strategy gains traction and the brand gears up for designer Christopher Kane’s runway debut in September.


Beauty

The Next-Gen Makeup Artists Painting Beauty’s Future

These breakout beauty professionals may not yet be boldfaced names, but their work with era-defining celebrities and the world’s largest brands prove their influence is taking hold.

Beauty

The Next-Gen Makeup Artists Painting Beauty’s Future

These breakout beauty professionals may not yet be boldfaced names, but their work with era-defining celebrities and the world’s largest brands prove their influence is taking hold.


Luxury

Kate Spade Names Jonathan Saunders Executive Creative Director

After years without a single creative leader, the Tapestry-owned brand is betting the Alexander McQueen and Calvin Klein alum can help reignite growth and sharpen its identity.

Luxury

Kate Spade Names Jonathan Saunders Executive Creative Director

After years without a single creative leader, the Tapestry-owned brand is betting the Alexander McQueen and Calvin Klein alum can help reignite growth and sharpen its identity.