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Paris Day Four: The Return of the Waist
From Mugler to The Row, corsetry and its abstractions were front and centre on the fourth day of Paris Fashion Week, writes Angelo Flaccavento.
‘A Paroxysm of Disposability’: France’s Distaste for Shein’s Ultra-Fast Fashion
A Change.org petition to ban Shein in France has surpassed 270,000 signatures.
Estée Lauder’s SoHo Takeover; The Death of the Great American Beauty Brand
This week, I’m eyeing the battle for fragrance relevance and pondering Coty’s makeup mess.
Armani Approached Potential Buyers Over Stake Sale, Sources Say
Armani representatives have informally approached potential buyers, including L’Oréal, for a minority stake in the Italian fashion group, with Rothschild expected to advise on the transaction.
Coperni Expands to Beauty With Probiotic Athleisure
The French label launched the C+ collection, an athleisure line blending beauty and fashion with ingredient-infused fabric.
P&G to Exit Pakistan
The consumer goods giant announced Thursday that would leave the Pakistani market as it implements a global restructuring plan, and may also delist razor maker Gillette from the local stock exchange.
Ralph Lauren Drops Net-Zero Emissions Target
The company said it would focus instead on more concrete, near-term goals to deliver measurable results and drive accountability. It has already achieved its current emissions-reduction target for 2030.
The Case for Lab-Grown Hair Extensions
Following a flurry of headlines alleging that synthetic hair extensions contain harmful chemicals, British company Ruka is launching a lab-made option using a complex formulation process, which it says is a safer alternative. Marketing and scaling its business could be just as complex.
Hydrafacial Owner Appoints New CEO
Pedro Malha from Abbott Laboratories has succeeded Marla Beck, who joined The Beauty Health Company in Nov. 2023.
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Vestiaire Collective Will Now Sell Carbon Credits on your Purchases
The resale platform will begin selling carbon credits based on emissions avoided when consumers buy secondhand on their site.
Sotheby’s Sells NYC Office to Weill Cornell for $510 Million
The auction house sold its former headquarters to Cornell University’s medical school, and will relocate to the Breuer building on Madison Avenue.