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Manasi 7, Unifrom and Commune Are the Winners of The Business of Beauty Global Awards Emerging Track
A deeper look at Manasi 7, Unifrom and Commune, the start-up brands that took home awards at the 2025 Global Forum in Napa Valley, California.
Five Years After George Floyd: Can Fashion Still Stand for Something?
In 2020, fashion pledged solidarity and systemic change. Now, as political tides have turned, only a few brands are willing to speak up — or follow through.
Report: Kering to Name Renault Boss Luca de Meo CEO
The French luxury giant is planning to shake up its leadership amid a share price slump, according to Le Figaro.
Beauty Industry Giant Leonard Lauder Dies at 92
The pioneering beauty executive who built the Estée Lauder Companies into one of the world’s biggest cosmetics makers died on June 14 surrounded by family.
This Week: Fashion Tries to Ignore the News
The industry’s newfound political neutrality is being tested. Meanwhile, fresh retail sales figures and trade negotiations will clarify the outlook for the rest of the year.
Port of LA Imports Drop 19% in May as Tariffs Hit US Businesses
The drop in port activity came as importers and retailers — especially those with business in China — grappled with the uncertainty of Trump’s trade war.
Dispatch From Napa: Speaking to the Heart and Soul of the Beauty Industry
The Business of Beauty Global Forum 2025 brought together guests from 17 countries, who went beyond the nuts and bolts of running a beauty business to create a sense of shared humanity and solidarity in unsettling times.
The BoF Podcast | Hailey Bieber on Building Rhode into a Billion-Dollar Beauty Brand
At The Business of Beauty Global Forum 2025, Hailey Bieber reflects on launching Rhode, achieving rapid success and her vision for a lasting legacy brand.
Garment Workers Are at Risk. Fashion Can’t Afford to Look Away.
The Trump administration is rapidly stepping up immigration raids in US cities, touching off protests and legal challenges. Even if brands aren’t willing to weigh in publicly, they need a plan to support their workforce.
US Consumer Sentiment Jumps as Inflation Expectations Improve
The increase in the sentiment gauge is the first this year and shows less anxiety surrounding President Donald Trump’s protectionist trade policy.
The End of Glitter?
“Glow” has replaced “glam” as beauty’s vibe-du-jour, making pearlescent powder and face gloss more in-demand — and bumping glitter from the industry’s VIP ingredient list.
Shein’s Planned Hong Kong Listing to Benefit From Wider Capital Pool, Analysts Say
Shein’s shift to a Hong Kong IPO aims to overcome Western scrutiny of its supply chain, while attracting Asian and emerging market investors.