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Retail Emerges as Most Distressed Sector in Europe, Report Says
Retail is suffering from weak discretionary spending, margin compression and tightening credit conditions, pushing distress in the sector to the highest level since the global financial crisis in 2009.
Can Korean Fashion Be as Big as K-Beauty, or K-Pop?
K-fashion made significant inroads in becoming a part of a global fashion conversation in 2025, with brands like Post Archive Faction and Gentle Monster grabbing attention. But scaling the category to become as big as other cultural exports remains challenging.
The End of the Founder-Led Era
Over the last decade, an avalanche of brands with public-facing founders emerged. While a prominent founder can propel growth, customers use other factors to assess whether a brand is suited to their needs, according The State of Fashion: Beauty Volume 2.
Fantastic Man Magazine Launches in China
Former Yves Saint Laurent creative director Stefano Pilati will join Fantastic Man China as editor at large.
New Balance Bets Its Basketball Future on Cooper Flagg
The brand known for its running shoes is making its mark in the basketball business after signing 18-year-old NBA Draft top pick Cooper Flagg.
Ulta Beauty Chief Financial Officer to Depart, Interim Leader Appointed
The American cosmetics retailer said on Wednesday that longtime financial executive Chris Lialios will serve as interim chief financial officer until it finds a suitable replacement for outgoing CFO Paula Oyibo.
AI Shopping Platform Daydream Launches in the US
The site, co-founded by Julie Bornstein, aims to reimagine online shopping with the capabilities of the large language models underlying AI tools such as ChatGPT.
Swiss Antitrust Authorities Open Investigation Into Nivea Pricing
The group known as COMCO said on Tuesday it will investigate the mass skincare brand’s parent company, Beiersdorf, over a pricing dispute with a local retailer.
How Haus Labs Mastered the Art of the Comeback
The Lady Gaga-fronted line went through a renaissance, changing its product offering, distribution and overall look and feel to better connect with customers. CEO Ben Jones tells The State of Fashion: Beauty Volume 2 how the brand pulled it off.
The Return of Old-School Celebrity Campaigns
Brands are reverting to retro celebrity testimonials to drive awareness and renewed interest among ad-weary consumers.
Ready for Relaunch? Jonathan Anderson’s Dior Challenge
The stakes are high for the designer’s debut at the French megabrand as owner LVMH faces mounting pressure to resolve problem areas in its portfolio.
The ‘Silicon Valleys’ of Beauty Brace for Tariffs
From Seoul to Melbourne, new cities are emerging as frontrunners in the beauty start-up space. The independent brands created in these hubs are fast becoming hot acquisition targets, but understanding the limits of their global appeal is key.