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Estée Lauder Companies’ CEO Says Fragrance Is Key to its Turnaround
While the US beauty conglomerate unveils its first fragrance-focussed innovation centre in Paris, executives including CEO Stéphane de La Faverie outlined new opportunities for its luxury and prestige perfume portfolio, which spans brands like Tom Ford and Le Labo.
Can Sports Brands Turn Hypebeasts Into Athletes?
As the lines between fashion and sports customers blur, sportswear brands have an opportunity to attract casual consumers to innovations designed for serious athletes.
E-Tailer Oushq Relaunches in Partnership with the CFDA
The multi-brand e-commerce platform founded by ‘Real Housewives of New York City’ star Jessel Taank is pivoting from traditional South Asian couture to focus on casual, contemporary offerings by South Asian and Middle Eastern designers.
The Fashion AI Startups to Watch
BoF highlights 17 AI-powered startups that have raised more than $400 million in the last five years by offering design, operation and shopping services that promise to help brands and retailers reduce costs and increase innovation.
Dries Van Noten and Julian Klausner: How to Make a Designer Transition Work
The star designer and his successor sit down with Tim Blanks to discuss passing the baton, emotions AI can’t create and how commentary on social media impacts design, courtesy of Self Service.
Luxury Reseller Fashionphile Enters the UK
With its purchase of Luxe Collective, the California-based luxury reseller makes its first direct push into Europe — and a bid to differentiate itself from regional rivals like Vinted and Vestiaire Collective.
US Retailers Brace for Impact as Trump’s 100% China Tariffs Loom
The fresh levies, set to take effect Nov. 1, would come as shoppers and retailers enter the holiday shopping season.
Soaring Gold Prices Bring New Headache to Tiffany-Owner LVMH
Tariffs, a weaker dollar and the doubling of gold prices in two years have made it difficult to defend gross margins for players in the luxury goods industry.
Would Basquiat Have Loved or Hated All the Merch?
Despite ongoing debates about how Jean-Michel Basquiat would have viewed the mass marketing of his art, new book ‘The Making of an Icon’ sheds light on his complex relationship with fame, money, and his posthumous legacy.
How Safe Is a Gel Manicure?
Nail bars now outnumber banks on many high streets. But as another ingredient in gel polish is about to be banned, is there really a risk-free way of getting your nails done?
Opinion: There’s No Secret to Freeing Luxury’s Supply Chains From Scandal
Effective strategies for responsible business already exist. The real opportunity for big brands now is to lead by putting them into practice, writes Caterina Occhio.
How Brands Are Tapping the College Content Machine
Brands are creating on-campus experiences, from concerts to tailgate events, to drive sales and loyalty — and take advantage of college influencers’ growing power among Gen Z.