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Attorney for Deported Makeup Artist: If ‘It Could Happen to Him … It Could Happen to You.’
Lindsay Toczylowski, whose client Andry José Hernández Romero has not been heard from since his deportation to El Salvador in March, forcefully defended the rule of law in a talk at The Business of Beauty Global Forum.
Report: Shein and Reliance Doubling Down on India-Made Fashion
The ultra-fast fashion giant and partner Reliance Retail plan to rapidly expand their Indian supplier base and start overseas sales of India-made, Shein-branded clothes within six to 12 months, sources told Reuters.
L’Oréal to Acquire British Skincare Brand Medik8
The world’s biggest beauty company has acquired a majority stake in the English premium skin care line known for its science-backed serums.
Opinion: A Luxury Travel Bubble Is Swelling
Hotels and airlines are chasing aspirational vacationers willing to shell out big bucks. What happens when they stop?
The State of Fashion: Beauty Report — Solving the Growth Puzzle
Beauty’s era of effortless growth is giving way to a more complex landscape. Download the second volume of BoF and McKinsey & Company’s industry report to learn how to navigate evolving consumer expectations, market deceleration and regional volatility in the years ahead.
Why Chanel Is Getting Into the Recycling Business
The French luxury giant is launching a new circularity focused venture with investments in waste management and recycling companies, much as it has bought up top-end ateliers in a decades-long push to future-proof its supply chain.
This Week: Are Tariff Price Hikes Finally Here?
US inflation data will offer a first read on the impact of Trump’s trade policy. Plus, The Business of Beauty Global Forum 2025.
How to Revive a Sleeping Beauty Watch Brand
A group of investors is reviving has 'resurrected' the Danish watch company Urban Jürgensen, a 250-year-old name revered by connoisseurs but largely unknown outside that bubble.
Fashion’s Musical Chairs Ends — With Men in Almost Every Seat.
There’s no denying that the biggest luxury brands badly need a creative reboot. But while the designers who got the top jobs are more than qualified, the lack of female representation speaks to deficiencies in how the industry considers its talent pipeline, writes Imran Amed.
The BoF Podcast | Lessons in World-Building: How Emily Oberg Created Sporty & Rich
Founder Emily Oberg discusses her entrepreneurial journey from Calgary to Los Angeles, transforming her passion for fashion and wellness into the cult lifestyle brand Sporty & Rich.
Under Pressure: Can Fashion’s Sustainability Efforts Survive?
With the industry in tariff paralysis and policymakers rolling back regulation, sustainable fashion advocates worry the movement is running out of steam.
H&M Billionaire Quietly Moves Retailer Towards Private Ownership
The Persson family, founders of H&M, are increasing their stake in the company, fuelling speculation of a potential move to take the fast-fashion retailer private despite official denials.