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How Layering Transformed the Fragrance Market
From Chanel to Kayali, beauty brands at every price point are eschewing ‘signature scent’ marketing in favour of creating a wardrobe of perfume options.
This Week: LVMH Results and the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show
The luxury giant’s earnings won’t reflect Dior’s new direction, but can speak to the environment in which those clothes will be sold.
Frieze to Launch Abu Dhabi Art Fair
The London-based group will take over and rebrand the existing Abu Dhabi Art fair as competition in the Gulf heats up.
Trump Threatens China Tariffs, Sees ‘No Reason’ to Meet Xi
Markets recoiled at the president’s comments, with the Nasdaq 100 down as much as 2.4 percent.
The BoF Podcast | The Biggest Fashion Month Ever
Tim Blanks and Imran Amed unpack a high-stakes season of debuts at Chanel, Dior, Gucci and more.
Tod’s Chairman Says Sweatshop Probe Must Get ‘Facts Straight’
The company is the latest major European luxury brand to be linked to labour exploitation by Milanese prosecutors.
Does Fashion Know What Women Want?
This Paris Fashion Week, the delicate balance between fantasy and function faltered, raising questions about whether designers truly understand the women they dress.
From Shein to Chanel, What Paris Says About the State of Fashion
After a season of designer debuts, we’re looking at whether fashion has delivered on its great reset, as well as the other drama playing out in Paris: Shein’s plans to open its first physical stores. Then there’s the latest luxury sweatshop scandal, and also Taylor Swift.
A Lost Weekend in Paris: Chapter Two
Valentino, Miu Miu, Hermès, Junya Watanabe and Maison Margiela ran the gamut of emotional extremes, writes Tim Blanks.
US Consumer Sentiment Remains Subdued on Job, Price Concerns
‘Pocketbook issues like high prices and weakening job prospects remain at the forefront of consumers’ minds,’ Joanne Hsu, director of the survey, said in a statement.
Woolworths Expands Beauty Push to Kenya After Demand Jumps
In stores in Nairobi, the South African retailer will stock a range of global brands including Fenty Beauty, Chanel fragrances, Estée Lauder creams and its own WBeauty line.
Make America Smell Like Cowboys Again?
The Western trend has crossed categories, triggering boom times for leathery fragrance launches.