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Poland Bans Fur Farming in a Major Blow to the Global Fur Trade
The world’s second-biggest fur producer has passed an eight-year phase-out of all fur farms, accelerating fashion’s shift away from animal pelts.
Korean Fashion Retailer Musinsa Seeking $6.8 Billion Valuation With IPO
The KKR-backed group has tapped Citigroup and JPMorgan as underwriters for the initial public offering.
Jane Lauder Exercises Estée Lauder Companies Options
The granddaughter of Estée Lauder and former ELC chief data officer netted just under $90,000 from the transaction, according to regulatory filings.
Sol de Janeiro Moves Beyond the Mist
Viral fragrance mists helped the body care brand top $2 billion in sales. Now, founder and chief executive Heela Yang speaks exclusively to The Business of Beauty about its next frontier.
The Death of Sneakers Is Overstated
The sneaker aftermarket and sneaker culture might not be where they were during their peak years in the early 2020s, but that doesn’t mean that it’s over.
Loewe Marketing Chief Charlie Smith Departs for UK Tech Firm Nothing
Smith is joining London-based smartphone company Nothing, where he will oversee brand, image, marketing, communications and store design.
Worldview | Egypt Flexes Its Design Muscle
This week’s round-up of global markets fashion business news also features China’s q-commerce market, Turkish textiles in Tunisia and Coupang’s massive data breach in South Korea.
Prada’s Versace Acquisition Closes, Now the Real Work Begins
The group’s effort to revive the fortunes of the iconic label founded by Gianni Versace will require both patience and pain. ‘The next 12 months will be rough.’
US Senator Calls for Federal Investigations of Shein and Temu
Republican Senator Tom Cotton has asked the US departments of Justice and Homeland Security to investigate the Chinese companies for alleged wide-scale intellectual property theft and counterfeiting.
Unpacking LVMH’s Latest Executive Shuffle
Louis Vuitton CEO Pietro Beccari will also steer the conglomerate’s Fashion Group, as Sidney Toledano steps down from operational responsibilities and Vuitton deputy CEO Damien Bertrand joins the group’s executive committee.
Smart Glasses Are Ready for a Breakthrough Year
The category is reaching an inflection point as more brands release style-conscious frames equipped with capabilities like AI, according to the BoF-McKinsey State of Fashion 2026.
Breaking Down Chanel’s A$AP Rocky Partnership
While it only officially sells women’s clothing, Chanel’s partnership with the rapper is the latest instance of it doubling down on male ambassadors.