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Beauty

The Truth About Violet Grey’s Acquisition Plans

Chief executive Sherif Guirgis set the record straight about the company’s acquisitions, and shared his growth plans with The Business of Beauty exclusively.


Retail

Why Everyone Suddenly Wants to Sell You a Handbag

As luxury brands stumble, new entrants ranging from Alo Yoga to Nili Lotan to Old Navy are launching their first bag collections. Is there room in the market for all of them?


Fashion Week

At Ralph Lauren, Women — and Their Accessories — Take Centre Stage

At an intimate presentation in his Manhattan studio, Ralph Lauren unveiled a womenswear-focused collection, underscoring the category as a key driver of the brand’s growth strategy.


Retail

Klarna Shares Climb 30% in Trading Debut After $1.37 Billion IPO

The company’s shares opened at $52 each in New York, above the IPO price of $40 apiece.


Luxury

Coach Parent Tapestry Expects to Offset Tariff Costs by 2028, Plans $3 Billion Buyback

Tariffs are set to cost the company about $160 million in fiscal 2026.


Creative Class

CFDA Announces 2025 Fashion Awards Nominees

Last year’s winner Rachel Scott is up for Womenswear Designer of the Year again, and The Row’s Ashley and Mary-Kate Olsen, who have won in the womenswear and accessories categories, are nominated for the menswear award.


Luxury

The Debrief | The Great Fashion Reset: Can Designer Debuts Revive Luxury?

With luxury demand slowing and prices soaring, top houses are betting on fresh creative leadership to re-energise customers. The Debrief unpacks what runway debuts at brands like Gucci, Chanel and Dior can – and can’t – fix this season.


Luxury

Kering: Valentino Will Not Change Hands Before 2028

In its first major move under new CEO Luca de Meo, the French group said on Wednesday that it will not fully acquire the Roman fashion house from Qatari fund Mayhoola until at least 2028.


Sustainability

EU Finalises Rules to Make Fashion Pay to Clean Up Textile Waste

The European Parliament greenlit new rules that will require brands and retailers to cover the cost of collecting, recycling and sorting old clothes, footwear and other products.


Technology

Report: Amazon Developing Consumer AR Glasses to Rival Meta

The e-commerce company is developing its own augmented reality glasses for consumers, The Information reported Wednesday.


Beauty

Pamela Anderson’s Sonsie Skin Care Appoints New CEO

Kailey Bradt, a chemical engineer who founded the waterless hair care label Susteau, assumes the position effective immediately, with an eye on innovative product development and refining its marketing.


Beauty

Introducing Full Coverage, a Beauty Newsletter From Priya Rao

The Business of Beauty’s executive editor is bringing back her weekly newsletter, and diving into how shifting ideals, new players and cultural movements are transforming the multi-billion-dollar beauty and wellness industries.