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Beauty

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.


Sports

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.


Luxury

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.


Retail

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.


Beauty

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.


Global Markets

Will Fashion Brands Strike Gold This Diwali?

Global brands are betting that glittering campaigns and festive designs will tempt Indian shoppers to look past economic headwinds and splurge during a key spending period in the retail calendar.


Marketing

Fashion Is Already Preparing for Gen Beta

Obviously, it’ll be a long time before the generation — born starting in 2025 into a world of AI and rapid change — will have an impact on the industry. But they’ve already sparked conversation.


Luxury

Hermès Men’s Artistic Director Véronique Nichanian Steps Down

The designer, who led the brand for 37 years, will present her last collection in January, a spokesperson for Hermès has confirmed.


Beauty

Harry’s Owner Mammoth Brands Acquires Baby Care Line Coterie

The premium baby care brand will join a portfolio that includes shaving line Flamingo and deodorant maker Lume.


Workplace & Talent

BoF Careers Community Event: Meeting Fashion and Beauty Employee Needs

BoF Careers brought together HR executives from the likes of Louis Vuitton, The Estée Lauder Companies, Christian Dior Couture, Cartier, Pomellato, Polène and Sephora to an intimate presentation and cocktail event in Paris to explore shifting workplace dynamics.


Beauty

Ulta Beauty Names New Chief Financial Officer

Christopher DelOrefice, who joins the US beauty retailer from Becton Dickinson & Company, will assume the role effective December 2025.


Beauty

Kylie’s Comeback; Kenvue’s Woes

This week is all about two very different American beauty stories: one looking at its past, the other confronting its future.