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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

What Tariffs? Europe Inc. Adapts as Many Firms Post Gains in US
Companies from luxury players to Unilever are navigating tariffs better than anticipated.

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.

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.