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Fashion Week

At Pitti Uomo, Rebels Real and Faux

Simone Rocha stole the show this season with a men’s presentation full of quiet rebellion, reports Angelo Flaccavento.

Fashion Week

At Pitti Uomo, Rebels Real and Faux

Simone Rocha stole the show this season with a men’s presentation full of quiet rebellion, reports Angelo Flaccavento.


Media

UAE Sets Minimum Social Media Age at 15, Mandates Age Checks

Social media companies ​will have up to 12 months to comply with ​the ⁠new regulations.

Media

UAE Sets Minimum Social Media Age at 15, Mandates Age Checks

Social media companies ​will have up to 12 months to comply with ​the ⁠new regulations.


Retail

Opinion: Lululemon’s China Drum Blunder Comes at the Worst Time

Though the activewear maker faced intense criticism, it may be able to overcome its misstep in a nation that accounted for 16 percent of sales last year, writes Juliana Liu.

Retail

Opinion: Lululemon’s China Drum Blunder Comes at the Worst Time

Though the activewear maker faced intense criticism, it may be able to overcome its misstep in a nation that accounted for 16 percent of sales last year, writes Juliana Liu.


News & Analysis

Naomi Campbell Called Unfit to Run a Charity in Her Appeal Against Ban

The supermodel’s foundation, Fashion for Relief, which had raised millions of dollars for anti-poverty projects, was wound up in March 2024 after managers sent in by the commission found it was insolvent.

News & Analysis

Naomi Campbell Called Unfit to Run a Charity in Her Appeal Against Ban

The supermodel’s foundation, Fashion for Relief, which had raised millions of dollars for anti-poverty projects, was wound up in March 2024 after managers sent in by the commission found it was insolvent.


Beauty

What I’m Most Excited About at The Business of Beauty Global Forum 2026

Join the livestream on June 24 and 25 as we examine beauty’s current place in culture, and look forward to its new future.

Beauty

What I’m Most Excited About at The Business of Beauty Global Forum 2026

Join the livestream on June 24 and 25 as we examine beauty’s current place in culture, and look forward to its new future.


News & Analysis

Strategic Advisory For Fashion, Luxury and Beauty Brands

BoF Insights is The Business of Fashion’s data and advisory practice, helping fashion, luxury and beauty brands identify growth opportunities, navigate industry change and build long-term competitive advantage.

News & Analysis

Strategic Advisory For Fashion, Luxury and Beauty Brands

BoF Insights is The Business of Fashion’s data and advisory practice, helping fashion, luxury and beauty brands identify growth opportunities, navigate industry change and build long-term competitive advantage.


Beauty

Talking Luxury With L’Oréal’s Cyril Chapuy

Priya Rao parses the issues facing beauty’s highest price point with the president of L’Oréal Luxe.

Beauty

Talking Luxury With L’Oréal’s Cyril Chapuy

Priya Rao parses the issues facing beauty’s highest price point with the president of L’Oréal Luxe.


Luxury

Swiss Watch Exports Feel Impact of Middle East Conflict

Exports barely increased in May after two months of declines, suggesting the industry is feeling the effects of fallout from the conflict in the Middle East.

Luxury

Swiss Watch Exports Feel Impact of Middle East Conflict

Exports barely increased in May after two months of declines, suggesting the industry is feeling the effects of fallout from the conflict in the Middle East.


Beauty

L’Oréal to Acquire Majority Stake in India’s Innovist

The French cosmetics group will acquire a majority stake in India’s Innovist as it looks to step up its share ‌of one of the world’s fastest-growing markets.

Beauty

L’Oréal to Acquire Majority Stake in India’s Innovist

The French cosmetics group will acquire a majority stake in India’s Innovist as it looks to step up its share ‌of one of the world’s fastest-growing markets.


Retail

Onitsuka Tiger Will Pivot to Fashion and Lifestyle After Asics Spin Off

The footwear brand is looking to transform into a high-end lifestyle label distinct from Asics and its speciality in sports.

Retail

Onitsuka Tiger Will Pivot to Fashion and Lifestyle After Asics Spin Off

The footwear brand is looking to transform into a high-end lifestyle label distinct from Asics and its speciality in sports.


Partner Content

How to Build Lasting Communities on TikTok

BoF and TikTok convened brand leaders, editors, and creators at Nine Orchard in New York to examine how fashion and media players can move beyond trend-chasing to build lasting communities on the platform.

Partner Content

How to Build Lasting Communities on TikTok

BoF and TikTok convened brand leaders, editors, and creators at Nine Orchard in New York to examine how fashion and media players can move beyond trend-chasing to build lasting communities on the platform.


Beauty

Beauty Brands Want to Own Their Space. It’ll Cost Them.

As department stores wane in popularity and specialty and e-commerce becomes more saturated, beauty brands are looking to open their own stores to regain ground and control the customer experience. Becoming a retailer, however, is very different to being a wholesaler.

Beauty

Beauty Brands Want to Own Their Space. It’ll Cost Them.

As department stores wane in popularity and specialty and e-commerce becomes more saturated, beauty brands are looking to open their own stores to regain ground and control the customer experience. Becoming a retailer, however, is very different to being a wholesaler.