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Drybar Owner Helen of Troy Beauty Sales Dented by Tariffs
Organic beauty sales declined 18 percent due to decreased consumer demand and lower orders from China thanks to tariffs, the American beauty group announced on Thursday.
Shein, Hit With Big Fines, Boosts Internal Controls
The online fast-fashion giant is reinforcing its internal controls following a series of fines for data privacy breaches, misleading discounts, and greenwashing.
China’s Golden Week Holiday Spending Falls in Latest Red Flag for Economy
Average spending during the recent Golden Week holiday dipped to a three-year low, indicating continued weak consumer confidence amidst various economic pressures.
Live from Paris! LV Beauty, The World of Officine Buly and Kris Jenner
This week, I’m in the French capital, talking to beauty insiders about the high bar for luxury beauty and the 11-year-old brand masquerading as centuries old. Also, my thoughts on beauty’s new ultimate influencer.
Would You Put Fossil Fuels on Your Face? You Probably Already Are.
In an excerpt from her forthcoming book, Arabelle Sicardi outlines the required resources, water wastes, deforestation and pollution that are “all part of the story of every product in your makeup bag.”
EU Parliament Plans More Cuts to Sustainability Rules
Brussels is in the process of negotiating changes to flagship regulation that would make big fashion brands more accountable for environmental and labour abuses in their supply chains.
Can Wellness Be the New Nightlife?
With moonlight yoga and spirit-free bars, party hotspots like London’s Tramp or the new Soho Farmhouse Ibiza are repositioning themselves as wellness clubs for their increasingly health-focussed clientele.
Uniqlo Owner Fast Retailing Posts Record Profit for Fourth Year, Beating Forecasts
The Japanese retail giant reported record annual profits, driven by strong sales in Japan and the US.
Women’s Ski Brand Halfdays Raises $10 Million Series A
With fresh capital from Kellwood Company, Dicks Sporting Goods Ventures and model Taylor Hill, co-founders Ariana Ferwerda and Kiley McKinnon are looking to expand into activewear and more wholesale doors.
Is Fashion Stuck in the Past?
This season, new designers at Chanel, Dior, Gucci, Balenciaga and more turned to the archives to illuminate a way forward — with varying degrees of success, Laurence Benaïm writes.
A Lost Weekend in Paris: Chapter One
From A to B with Alaïa and Balenciaga, writes Tim Blanks.
The Debrief | Sports x Fashion: Who’s Really Winning?
With sponsorship spend surging and collabs everywhere from the WNBA to the NFL, fashion and sports have never been tighter. But the signal threatens to get lost in the noise. The Debrief unpacks what’s working, what’s not and why authenticity and execution matter more than hype.