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How Wolverine Worldwide Turned Saucony Into a Sportswear Challenger
Wolverine Worldwide’s CEO Chris Hufnagel explains how he’s kept two small sportswear brands, Saucony and Merrell, competitive in a category dominated by giants.
How Rebecca Vallance Translated Bedazzled Femininity Across Borders
The Australian designer’s elaborate, feminine garments have won over customers across the world, from the Middle East to the United States. The designer credits her willingness to listen when retail partners and customers tell her what they want.
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The Met Museum Unveils 2026 Gala Exhibit Theme: ‘Costume Art’
The exhibition, which will pair archival fashion pieces with works of art depicting the human body, will be the first to grace the new 12,000-square-foot Condé M. Nast Galleries space.
France Targets Vinted for Failure to Prevent Underage Access to Adult Content
As part of a broader French crackdown on large foreign e-commerce platforms, the second-hand clothes marketplace will be investigated for allegedly failing to prevent minors from being redirected to explicit content.
Swatch Workers in Turkey Launch Strike Over Pay, Work Conditions
Workers across Turkish shopping malls are on strike seeking better pay and improved conditions. The company said their demands were ‘unrealistic.’
Shiseido Shares Decline 11% After China Warns on Japan Travel
Shiseido Co. shares fell as much as 11 percent after China cautioned its citizens against traveling to and studying in Japan amid a deepening diplomatic row between the nations.
The Cost of Keeping Up With Skincare Trends
As consumers seek better performance from their skincare formulas, and biotech firms produce next generation ingredients faster than ever, brands have to invest at lightning speed — or risk getting left behind.
Germany’s Essence Cosmetics Enters India
The German brand has signed an exclusive distribution partnership with Indian retailer Reliance Retail Limited to bring the mass makeup brand to the Indian market.
Why Chinese Shoppers Are Choosing Local Luxury Over LVMH
Chinese consumers are losing interest in heritage European and US luxury brands, instead favouring homegrown premium labels for their distinctive Eastern aesthetic.
L’Oréal Invests In Chinese Clean Skincare Brand Lan
Cosmetics giant L’Oreal said on Monday it has taken a minority stake in mass-market Chinese skincare brand Lan, marking its second investment in recent months in China, where local brands have grown rapidly.
Nigo’s Streetwear Brand Human Made Prices Tokyo IPO at Top End
The pricing implies the IPO, which included the sale of shares from existing shareholders like Nigo and Pharrell Williams, raised 17.8 billion yen ($115 million).