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Why Press-On Nails Might Overtake the Gel Market
Cheaper to buy and easier to apply, press-on nails are coming for the billion-dollar nail salon business. (And for Megan Fox’s manicure.)
Stephen Curry Breaks Up With Under Armour
Footwear has become increasingly weird over the past few years. The latest trend report from the secondary market platform StockX shows us that it won’t change heading into 2026.
Inside Mcobeauty’s $600 Million Dupe Business
The Australian makeup label has become the number one beauty brand in its native country, and is growing abroad, thanks to the popularity of its lower-priced alternatives to products from Estée Lauder, Dior and more.
Opinion: Can Jewellery Continue to Outpace Fashion?
Jewellery has outperformed handbags in recent cycles, but with an unprecedented wave of new fashion designers set to unleash novel products, jewellery brands are set to face serious competition, writes Andrea Felsted.
Under Armour Parts Ways With Steph Curry as Restructuring Gathers Pace
The split ends a high-profile partnership between the NBA star and the sportswear company that had lasted more than a decade.
Richemont Rides Out Tariffs, Gold Prices with Sales Beat
The Swiss group reported sales up 14 percent in its latest quarter, smashing expectations amid “unprecedented” headwinds including currency movements, rising gold prices and US tariffs.
Explainer: What the EU’s Moves to Water Down Sustainability Rules Mean for Fashion
After months of political wrangling, Europe’s Parliament has reached a deal to significantly scale back landmark corporate sustainability rules, paving the way for much laxer environmental reporting and due diligence requirements for large fashion brands.
Estée Lauder Invests in Mexican Fragrance Brand Xinú
The investment is the company’s first in a Latin American brand, and signals its intent to deepen its global diversification and presence in fragrance.
Moody’s Downgrades Nike’s Debt Ratings on Cost Pressures
In downgrading the company’s senior unsecured debt by one notch on Wednesday, the credit rating agency cited higher tariffs among other factors in its decision.
Zalando Turns to EU Top Court in Fight Over Online Content Rules
Europe's biggest online fashion retailer said that a lower tribunal had erred in throwing out its challenge.
How a Big Risk Paid Off for Patrick Starrr’s One/Size
This week, I take a look at the need for innovation in beauty, Drunk Elephant’s proposed comeback and Carisa Janes’ new makeup line.
JD.com Tops Revenue Forecasts as Discounts and Subsidies Lift Demand
The Chinese e-commerce platform saw growth in both user base and customer shopping frequency in the quarter ended September.