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Retail

Scandi-Cool Bedding Brand Tekla Looks to Redefine ‘Homewear’

As it debuts its first international store in London and broadens its apparel offerings, the Danish brand is taking its first step towards a retail-led expansion geared towards becoming a home-lifestyle label.


Technology

Fashion’s Other AI Revolution

Even as AI marketing grabs headlines, agents powered by the technology are transforming fashion's back-office jobs at a moment when corporations are laying off staff to be leaner and more efficient.


Creative Class

Ralph Lauren, Thom Browne Win CFDA Awards

Ashlynn Park received emerging designer of the year and Ashley and Mary-Kate Olsen took home accessories in a night heavy on repeat winners.


Media

Teen Vogue Merges With Vogue.com

Chloe Malle, Vogue’s head of editorial content, will assume editorial control of the youth-centred imprint, while editor-in-chief Versha Sharma will exit Condé Nast.


Beauty

How ‘Made in Mexico’ Perfumes Won Over Niche Customers

Nimble niche perfumers like Xinú, Perfumérica and Laguna Cyprien are riding a wave of popularity with domestic customers and overseas visitors, and finding that building global brands doesn’t always mean US expansion.


Beauty

Skims Appoints Ami Colé Founder for Upcoming Beauty Division

Diarrha N’Diaye has been appointed executive vice president of Skims’ highly anticipated beauty and fragrance business, effective Monday.


Series

Kimberly-Clark to Buy Tylenol Owner Kenvue in $40 Billion Deal

Kimberly-Clark Corp. agreed to buy Kenvue Inc. in a cash and stock deal that values the consumer-health company that owns brands like Tylenol at about $40 billion.


Beauty

Tirtir Appoints V from BTS as Global Brand Ambassador

The Korean makeup brand, which launched in Ulta Beauty in August, has tapped the K-Pop superstar to front their ongoing global expansion.


Beauty

Jane Lauder Announces New Investment Firm

The granddaughter of Estée Lauder, and most recently the Estée Lauder Companies chief data officer, has founded TAW Ventures to support brands in the pet care space.


Retail

What Tariffs? Europe Inc. Adapts as Many Firms Post Gains in US

Companies from luxury players to Unilever are navigating tariffs better than anticipated.


Apparel

Amiri Named Official Formalwear Partner for FC Barcelona

Mike Amiri’s namesake brand is diving deeper into the sports world through a new partnership with La Liga’s FC Barcelona.


Beauty

Exclusive: Khloé Kardashian Wants to Make ‘the Next Elizabeth Taylor’ Perfume

Celebrity-fronted perfumes have lost some lustre in the niche fragrance era. That isn’t deterring the serial entrepreneur and reality star.