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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.

The BoF Podcast | Kenya’s Katungulu Mwendwa on Building a Made-in-Africa Brand
From Nairobi to the BoF 500, designer Katungulu Mwendwa explains why making locally matters, how to design ‘everyday armour’ people will keep for years and what global buyers must change to unlock the potential of African fashion.

How to Bring the Joy Back to Fashion Marketing
Moncler’s autumn campaign, featuring actors and long-time friends Robert De Niro and Al Pacino, struck an emotional chord with audiences by showcasing true friendship.

Regulators Take a ‘Business First’ Approach to Sustainability
Europe is pushing ahead with moves to water down flagship sustainability rules in a bid to boost competitiveness, while Italian lawmakers are looking at ways to protect ‘Made in Italy’ from the fallout of a sweatshop scandal.

Bringing Back the Bombshell
The beauty looks from the 2025 Victoria’s Secret show, by Pat McGrath and Jawara Wauchope, championed lip gloss and big hair in what felt like a return to the mass brand’s high-glamour heyday.

Exclusive: Jessica Simpson Wants Back in the Beauty Game
Three years ago, the pop star saved her eponymous fashion and beauty brand from bankruptcy. Now she’s launching a new scent — and announcing her reentry into the multibillion-dollar beauty market.

An Inside Look At The Book on Michael Jordan
A chat with author Adam Bradley about “Air Jordan,“ the book he wrote with Assouline and Jordan Brand about Michael Jordan, himself.

Art Market Sees Glimmers of Hope During London’s Frieze Week
An emerging generation of artists and gallerists is injecting a sense of fresh optimism and excitement into the UK market.

UK’s Asos in Talks With German Authorities Over Customs Duty Claims
The British fast-fashion retailer is in talks with German customs authorities over a legal dispute regarding underpaid import duties.

Trump Vows Lower Ozempic Prices, Novo Nordisk Shares Dip
Novo Nordisk shares fell as much as 6.4 percent in early Friday trading after the US President signalled the price of the Danish drugmaker’s weight-loss drugs would be lowered.