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Swarovski’s Strategy for Maintaining Its Shine
Lab-grown diamonds and embracing culture and design trends will be key to the brand maintaining its momentum as jewellery continues to outshine fashion, CEO Alexis Nasard says in the BoF-McKinsey State of Fashion 2026.
Gymshark’s Path to $1 Billion in Sales Leads Through the US
The UK fitness brand is on the cusp of reaching its billion-dollar sales target, and sees expanding in the US, where it’s about to open its first New York City store, as the surest route there.
Brunello Cucinelli Lifts 2025 Revenue Growth Forecast to Up to 12%
Fourth-quarter sales are expected to post double-digit growth at constant exchange rates.
HSG Closes In on Deal to Buy Sneaker Maker Golden Goose
The transaction would value the Italian company at more than $2.9 billion, Bloomberg reported.
Will a Year of Designer Revamps Pay Off?
The luxury fashion market appears poised to turn a corner, but questions linger as Chanel, Dior, Gucci, Balenciaga and others prepare to bring their new creative visions to market.
The Debrief | What Happens When Women Lead
At VOICES 2025, senior correspondent Sheena Butler-Young sits down with celebrated designers Clare Waight Keller and Maria Cornejo to discuss what it means to build a career in fashion as a woman today.
Beyoncé, Nicole Kidman and Venus Williams to Co-Chair 2026 Met Gala
The event, set for May. 4 of next year, will focus on the theme ‘Costume Art.’
CVC Plans Sale of Japan’s FineToday After Scrapped IPO
The private equity firm is seeking $2 billion for the personal care firm, after acquiring it from Shiseido in 2021 for $1.5 billion.
How Salt & Stone Made Fancy Deodorant Into a $140 Million Business
With a hero speed stick that became a top seller at both Amazon and Sephora, Salt & Stone has leveraged fragrance, design and a pricing sweet spot to ride the body-care boom — however long it lasts.
Warby Parker, Google to Launch AI-Powered Smart Glasses in 2026
The announcement marks the first time the companies have set a public timeline for the release since unveiling the partnership earlier this year.
Salomon’s Plan to Grow in Running and Fashion
Gorpcore is over, says CEO Guillaume Meyzenq. Can the Amer Sports-backed brand keep growing its fashion footprint while maintaining its credibility in performance running?
Fashion Is Failing to Protect Garment Workers From Extreme Heat
The International Accord is adding heat-stress protocols to its binding mandate for brands after a watchdog group documented severe heat-related harm to garment workers in Bangladesh and Pakistan.