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World Cup Trophy to Arrive in Bespoke Louis Vuitton Trunk
It is the fifth successive occasion that the French company has designed a trunk for the trophy, following those used at the 2010, 2014, 2018 and 2022 tournaments.

World Cup Trophy to Arrive in Bespoke Louis Vuitton Trunk
It is the fifth successive occasion that the French company has designed a trunk for the trophy, following those used at the 2010, 2014, 2018 and 2022 tournaments.

Sephora Wants in on Serious Skincare. Medik8 Provides an Answer.
This week, we dive into the L’Oréal-owned skincare label’s cross-channel push and Estée Lauder’s collapsed sale news.

Sephora Wants in on Serious Skincare. Medik8 Provides an Answer.
This week, we dive into the L’Oréal-owned skincare label’s cross-channel push and Estée Lauder’s collapsed sale news.

Chanel CFO Philippe Blondiaux to Retire at Year’s End
The departure of Chanel’s finance chief after 15 years in the role comes amid generational change at the French couture and beauty giant and the wider luxury industry.

Chanel CFO Philippe Blondiaux to Retire at Year’s End
The departure of Chanel’s finance chief after 15 years in the role comes amid generational change at the French couture and beauty giant and the wider luxury industry.

Shein IPO Faces Lower Valuation as E-Commerce Crackdown Starts to Bite
Shein's ambitions for a valuation of up to $50 billion face a tough test from investors as new fees in Europe on e-commerce imports threaten to dent its growth.

Shein IPO Faces Lower Valuation as E-Commerce Crackdown Starts to Bite
Shein's ambitions for a valuation of up to $50 billion face a tough test from investors as new fees in Europe on e-commerce imports threaten to dent its growth.

Is Blush’s Moment Fading?
Blush catapulted in sales growth over the past three years, earning its chops as a serious complexion product. Now it appears to be reaching a saturation point.

Is Blush’s Moment Fading?
Blush catapulted in sales growth over the past three years, earning its chops as a serious complexion product. Now it appears to be reaching a saturation point.

Nike Out of World Cup as Adidas-Outfitted Teams Head to Final
Argentina’s semi-final win over England on Wednesday crushed the sportswear giant’s hopes of sponsoring a team on the tournament’s biggest stage.

Nike Out of World Cup as Adidas-Outfitted Teams Head to Final
Argentina’s semi-final win over England on Wednesday crushed the sportswear giant’s hopes of sponsoring a team on the tournament’s biggest stage.

Nylon Recycling Startup Syntetica Raises $30 Million Series A
Lululemon and apparel manufacturer MAS Holdings are among the investors backing the French startup as it scales a proprietary process for recycling nylon from mixed-textile waste.

Nylon Recycling Startup Syntetica Raises $30 Million Series A
Lululemon and apparel manufacturer MAS Holdings are among the investors backing the French startup as it scales a proprietary process for recycling nylon from mixed-textile waste.

The Debrief | The Anti-Unicorn Playbook That Beat Fashion’s DTC Boom
BoF editor Diana Pearl joins Sheena Butler-Young to unpack how a generation of independent brands rejected the venture-backed DTC playbook — and why that slower, more disciplined approach ultimately paid off.

The Debrief | The Anti-Unicorn Playbook That Beat Fashion’s DTC Boom
BoF editor Diana Pearl joins Sheena Butler-Young to unpack how a generation of independent brands rejected the venture-backed DTC playbook — and why that slower, more disciplined approach ultimately paid off.

Ruka Hair Enters Sephora
The UK biotech beauty label and its alternative hair extensions is the first addition to what the retailer calls a ‘brand new category.’

Ruka Hair Enters Sephora
The UK biotech beauty label and its alternative hair extensions is the first addition to what the retailer calls a ‘brand new category.’

Bottega Veneta Taps LVMH Fragrance Chief Romain Spitzer As CEO
Spitzer, a 20-year veteran of LVMH’s fragrance division, is joining the Kering-owned leather goods house after a lengthy CEO search.

Bottega Veneta Taps LVMH Fragrance Chief Romain Spitzer As CEO
Spitzer, a 20-year veteran of LVMH’s fragrance division, is joining the Kering-owned leather goods house after a lengthy CEO search.

La Perla Hires Former Gucci Executive Alessio Vannetti as CEO
The appointment is part of the Italian lingerie brand’s turnaround strategy following last year’s acquisition out of bankruptcy by Peter Kern.

La Perla Hires Former Gucci Executive Alessio Vannetti as CEO
The appointment is part of the Italian lingerie brand’s turnaround strategy following last year’s acquisition out of bankruptcy by Peter Kern.

Dr Martens Reaffirms Outlook on US Wholesale Demand
The British bootmaker cited encouraging wholesale trends in its largest market, the US, as it stuck to its fiscal 2027 outlook.

Dr Martens Reaffirms Outlook on US Wholesale Demand
The British bootmaker cited encouraging wholesale trends in its largest market, the US, as it stuck to its fiscal 2027 outlook.