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After a Scandal Nearly Derailed Her Brand, Matilda Djerf Reemerges
Twelve months after the Swedish influencer faced allegations of mistreating her employees, she’s opening a pop-up at the London department store, the brand’s first foray into wholesale.
The Business of Beauty and Amazon Beauty Celebrate Founder-Led Brands in Los Angeles
Founders and executives from Arrae, Phlur, Danessa Myricks Beauty, Haus Labs, Pattern Beauty, Kosas, Patrick Ta, Ilia, Summer Fridays and One/Size by Patrick Starr gathered in Los Angeles for dinner to celebrate the city’s thriving founder-led beauty community.
The Debrief | Why Is Everyone Obsessed With Accessories?
From Labubu charms to stacked bracelets, shoppers are using accessories to personalise minimalist wardrobes, boosting small labels and hinting at a lasting behavioural shift. Diana Pearl joins The Debrief to unpack this trend.
Skims Secures $5 Billion Valuation
The shapewear label founded by Kim Kardashian announced it has obtained $225 million in financing on Wednesday.
Can Richemont Keep Up Its Winning Streak?
The Cartier owner has been luxury’s most dynamic conglomerate in recent years. But tariffs, high gold prices and a softening US market pose challenges. Plus, Burberry’s moment of truth and a preview of Paris Photo.
Antonin Tron to Design Balmain
The founder of Atlein will replace Olivier Rousteing, who parted ways with Mayhoola-backed Balmain last week after fourteen years as the house’s creative director.
How Much Do We Really Reveal When We Get Dressed?
A new exhibition – with contributions from Chanel, McQueen and Galliano – places 100 looks under the psychoanalytic lens, and suggests that what we wear is the result of a battle in the psyche.
Exclusive: Hourglass Founder Carisa Janes Launches New Beauty Brand
Eight years after selling her prestige cosmetics line to Unilever Prestige, Janes has another brand on her hands, launching with 25 foundation shades and a face oil. Can lightning strike twice?
Sportswear Brand On Lifts Annual Targets Again Amid Strong Demand
The Swiss brand raised its annual revenue forecast for the third time this year.
WMH Acquires Production Company Profirst France, To Be Merged with Petit Ami
Under new ownership the agencies will rebrand as The Officin.
i-D Magazine Appoints Marcelo Gutierrez as Global Beauty Editor
The Colombian makeup artist’s appointment was announced Wednesday, along with a standalone beauty zine set to release in spring 2026.
LVMH’s Watch Unit Takes Minority Stake in La Joux-Perret
The move deepens LVMH’s partnership with the high-end Swiss watch movement and component manufacturer.