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Jonathan Anderson Takes Top Prize at BFC’s Fashion Awards
Anderson won designer of the year for the third year in a row. Sarah Burton, Grace Wales Bonner, Dilara Findikoğlu, Delphine Arnault, Brunello Cuccinelli, Rei Kawakubo and the late Melanie Ward were also recognised.
Shein Probed by Texas Attorney General Over Labour Practices, Product Safety
The investigation will also examine the fast-fashion giant’s data collection and privacy practices.
ByErim and Make Waves Win Inaugural Breakout Beauty UK Accelerator Prize
The new awards program, put on by incubator Growth Studio and sponsored by Boots and TikTok Shop, honoured the haircare and body labels with a grand prize that includes retailer placement and executive mentorship.
Swiss Lawmakers File Criminal Complaint Over Trump-Tariff Gifts, Including Rolex Clock
Two Swiss MPs urged the Office of the Attorney General to investigate whether the gifts were tantamount to bribery of foreign officials.
Eli Lilly Cuts Zepbound Price to Widen Obesity Drug’s Access
The US pharmaceutical giant has lowered the price of single-dose vials of its popular obesity drug Zepbound to make the treatment more affordable for US patients.
The Executive Briefing: Tariffs on Borrowed Time; Confronting Luxury’s Pricing Problem
The Supreme Court seems poised to strike down Trump’s tariffs. Meanwhile, labels consider how to win back aspirational consumers, and the AI revolution marches on. Read on for your concise breakdown of November’s key developments from executive editor Brian Baskin.
EssilorLuxottica Wearables Chief Rocco Basilico to Exit in January
Basilico, who led the eyewear giant’s smart-glasses collaborations with Meta, is leaving to 'pursue personal interests,' the company said.
Highsnobiety and Groupe Dynamite Inc. Join BoF Careers
Check out this week’s new partners and job openings on BoF Careers, the global marketplace for fashion and beauty talent.
LVMH Luxury Ventures Takes Minority Stake in BDK Parfums
With the support of LVMH’s investment arm, the niche French fragrance house plans to expand its international footprint.
Opinion: Cartier Is Becoming Gen Z’s Rolex With Help from Taylor Swift
Young buyers are increasingly opting for smaller, dressier timepieces, boosting Cartier-owner Richemont’s sales, says Andrea Felsted.
Case Study | The Art & Science of World-Building
Once the preserve of a handful of high-end labels, world-building has become a powerful method for any brand to create a lasting impression and connect emotionally with customers. Pulling it off requires more than just consistent branding across channels.
How Reliance Retail Rules the Indian Fashion Market
Although it is just one arm of the Ambani family’s $225 billion oil-to-telecoms empire, Reliance has become India’s largest retailer by offering everything from low-cost essentials to luxury goods from Armani to Zegna across multiple formats.