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Make America Smell Like Cowboys Again?
The Western trend has crossed categories, triggering boom times for leathery fragrance launches.
Sephora’s Beauty Event ‘Sephoria’ Returns to Paris
On Friday, the LVMH-owned prestige beauty retailer will open the third Paris edition of Sephoria, its pop-up shopping bonanza, as it continues to expand to new cities and add brand partnerships.
A Conversation With Salehe Bembury on Going Independent
A quick chat with Salehe Bembury on his new footwear venture, Spunge, and what the future holds for his collaborations.
Victoria’s Secret Is Desperate to Learn How to Sell Bras Again
The retailer lost its cultural cachet and the faith of investors. CEO Hillary Super has a plan to win it all back.
Shein’s Robust US Growth Evaporates After Trump Tariff Hit
Sales in the US have declined significantly since the Trump administration ended the de minimis exemption for small shipments.
Levi’s Raises Full-Year Outlook Despite Rising Tariff Impact
The denim company beat expectations but warned it was starting to feel the impact of tariffs.
The Emerging Designers Pushing Fashion Forward
The up-and-coming talents joining The BoF 500 Class of 2025 are emphasising heritage, craftsmanship and sustainability as they build globally relevant brands that drive the industry forward.
Act Two: A Verdict on Paris’ Sophomore Outings
At a Paris Fashion Week dominated by flashy debuts, Givenchy, Celine, Lanvin and Tom Ford worked to hone their respective visions with second shows by designers onboarded earlier in the year.
What It Will Take for Consumers to Let AI Shop For Them
A new class of AI-powered shopping platforms is launching agents that can shop on consumers’ behalf. But they'll have to compete with big tech players in the race to get the average consumer to use the technology.
GQ Launches in the Philippines
The menswear publication will be produced under licence from Condé Nast by Filipino media company Mega Global Licensing, Inc.
Frasers Group Acquires Majority Stake in The Webster
The specialty retailer, which has 13 locations across North America, will continue to operate as a standalone business.
Memo Paris Announces New CEO to Succeed Co-Founder
Marc-André Heller, who joined the independent fragrance brand as global chief officer last year, will replace co-founder and current chairman John Molloy effective January 2026.