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Dsquared2 to Lay Off 40 Employees as Fashion Downturn Hits
The Milan-based fashion label cites “profound and complex challenges” in its decision to make the staff cuts.
Hyères Fashion Festival Awards Top Prize to Lucas Emilio Brunner
The Swiss-Chilean designer took top honours at the 40th edition of the festival, which operated in a condensed three-day format this year.
Fire at Airport Cargo Complex Disrupts Bangladesh’s Garment Exports
Losses are expected to run into millions of dollars, according to industry leaders.
Japanese Beauty Group Finetoday Postpones Tokyo IPO
Finetoday, Shiseido’s personal care division that was spun off as its own company in 2021, has cancelled its second IPO attempt in two years citing market conditions.
Gold Is Pricier Than Ever. Jewellers Are Getting Creative.
With gold at historic highs, designers are trading in 18 carat for sterling silver, silk cords and lab-grown diamonds — reshaping the definition of fine jewellery along the way.
Exclusive: Aaron Esh Joins AllSaints as Chief Creative Officer
The appointment is a boost for one of London Fashion Week’s key young talents.
The Future of Digital Customer Experience in Fashion and Beauty
Managing the customer journey across an expanding array of digital and physical touchpoints has never been more complex. BoF’s latest knowledge report, in partnership with Braze, explores what it takes to craft a winning customer experience strategy.
L’Oréal to Acquire Kering Beauty Portfolio for $4.6 Billion
The companies announced on Sunday that L’Oréal will acquire Kering’s beauty brands and licenses for its fashion house names, including Gucci.
This Week: Luxury’s Moment of Truth Arrives
LVMH opened the earnings season with some positive signs; now the rest of the industry prepares to pile in.
Thieves Steal ‘Priceless’ Jewels From Paris’ Louvre
Thieves broke into the Museum through a window on Sunday, leading to the museum’s closure for the day.
Kering Plans to Sell $4 Billion Beauty Division to L’Oréal
A deal would be an early move by new Kering CEO Luca de Meo to revive the luxury giant’s fortunes.
Luxury Crosses Fingers for a Rebound
LVMH’s results and the subsequent share price rally seem to be more a reflection of hope than concrete evidence of a luxury rebound, writes Imran Amed.