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The BoF Podcast | Sinéad O’Dwyer: ‘The Glorification of Vulnerability in Fashion Is Really Bizarre’
The Irish designer speaks with Imran Amed about her practice which centres on diverse bodies and finding practical, sustainable routes to market through direct-to-consumer, bespoke clients and carefully chosen retail partners.
How the Kering-L’Oréal Deal Rocked Fashion and Beauty
This week, Kering agreed to sell off its beauty unit to L’Oréal for $4.6 billion in a transaction that’s seismic for both groups. But its ripple effects will be felt further afield, too.
Bangladesh Drops Criminal Cases Against 48,000 Garment Workers
Labour rights campaigners hail the move as a “massive victory”, which comes two years after thousands of garment workers were charged for protesting against failed national minimum wage negotiations.
A Playbook for a Luxury Scandal
Big luxury has deployed a tried and tested playbook to defuse the fallout from an ongoing sweatshop scandal, there’s been an unusual level of regulatory drama in Brussels and we’re giving up on the prospect of an Hermès handbag made from mushroom leather.
Indie Sneeze: Why Niche Fashion Wants In on Fragrance
Launching a perfume used to mean that a brand had arrived. Nowadays, independent labels like Chopova Lowena and Vaquera are releasing niche premium scents to attract entry-level shoppers.
P&G Results Beat Estimates on Strength in Beauty, Razors
Procter & Gamble Co. reported better-than-expected sales for its latest quarter as consumers brushed off price increases and snapped up the company’s Gillette razors and Secret deodorant.
Nike’s Real Innovation Is in Its Marketing
Nike is bringing new, interesting products to the table, but they’re not necessarily there for you to buy.
Target to Eliminate 1,800 Roles, 8% of Headquarters Team
Target Corp. is eliminating about 8 percent of corporate roles in its first major restructuring in years, according to a memo viewed by Bloomberg News, as the retailer seeks to reduce complexity and regain its footing.
Rethinking the Art World | Alvaro Barrington Is a True 21st-Century Artist
How a hip-hop mindset, an Old Masters epiphany and a radical approach to the art market launched a true artist of our times.
Why Do People Queue for Hours at The Row’s Sample Sale?
It’s the question everyone is asking — from uptown to downtown, offline and online — as the brand’s annual clearance event kicks off in New York.
How Brands Are Navigating the AI Ad Dilemma
While some fashion labels are starting to experiment with using AI-generated imagery in campaigns, others are taking a firm stance against it. Both approaches reveal how brands are evolving their creative identities and who they are trying to reach.
Nigo Plans IPO for Streetwear Brand Human Made
Nigo is vying to raise $18 million through an initial public offering for the 15-year-old Japanese streetwear label.