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CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund Names 2026 Finalists
To be announced in October, the winner will receive $300,000 while the two runners-up will take home $100,000.
CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund Names 2026 Finalists
To be announced in October, the winner will receive $300,000 while the two runners-up will take home $100,000.
China’s Li-Ning Scores Big by Signing Stephen Curry
NBA superstar Stephen Curry signed a new sneaker and apparel deal with Li-Ning, giving the Chinese sportswear brand a new global superstar to help it expand beyond its home market.
China’s Li-Ning Scores Big by Signing Stephen Curry
NBA superstar Stephen Curry signed a new sneaker and apparel deal with Li-Ning, giving the Chinese sportswear brand a new global superstar to help it expand beyond its home market.
Swiss Watch Exports Drop, Skewed by 2025 Rush to Beat Tariffs
Exports fell in April from a year earlier, when companies were rushing to get stock into the US ahead of higher tariffs.
Swiss Watch Exports Drop, Skewed by 2025 Rush to Beat Tariffs
Exports fell in April from a year earlier, when companies were rushing to get stock into the US ahead of higher tariffs.
Victoria’s Secret Jumps 47% as Heavily Shorted Chain Outperforms
The retailer beat earnings estimates and boosted its outlook as CEO Hillary Super’s turnaround plan built momentum.
Victoria’s Secret Jumps 47% as Heavily Shorted Chain Outperforms
The retailer beat earnings estimates and boosted its outlook as CEO Hillary Super’s turnaround plan built momentum.
Worldview | What’s Next for China’s Record-Breaking Luxury Mall?
This week’s round-up of global markets fashion business news also features Japan’s casualwear backlash, microfibre pollution in Ghana and Brazil’s troubled footwear merger.
Worldview | What’s Next for China’s Record-Breaking Luxury Mall?
This week’s round-up of global markets fashion business news also features Japan’s casualwear backlash, microfibre pollution in Ghana and Brazil’s troubled footwear merger.
How Not to Launch a Brand
Backlash to brand launches such as Leaked Labs, the beauty brand created by beauty influencers the Lipstick Lesbians, highlights the growing difficulty of turning a creator following into a brand community.
How Not to Launch a Brand
Backlash to brand launches such as Leaked Labs, the beauty brand created by beauty influencers the Lipstick Lesbians, highlights the growing difficulty of turning a creator following into a brand community.
Estée Lauder CEO Says the Price Wasn’t Right for Puig
At a conference in Paris, Lauder CEO Stéphane de La Faverie spoke about the company’s M&A outlook and the reason its Puig merger talks fell through.
Estée Lauder CEO Says the Price Wasn’t Right for Puig
At a conference in Paris, Lauder CEO Stéphane de La Faverie spoke about the company’s M&A outlook and the reason its Puig merger talks fell through.
The Business of Beauty Global Forum 2026
Global Livestream — Wednesday, June 24 and Thursday, June 25, 2026
The Business of Beauty Global Forum 2026
Global Livestream — Wednesday, June 24 and Thursday, June 25, 2026
The Next Great Competitive Advantage: Fixing Society
An excerpt from ‘The Future of Competitive Advantage,’ an analysis by retail futurist Doug Stephens on the business opportunity in rebuilding civic trust, broad-based economic prosperity and widespread access to education.
The Next Great Competitive Advantage: Fixing Society
An excerpt from ‘The Future of Competitive Advantage,’ an analysis by retail futurist Doug Stephens on the business opportunity in rebuilding civic trust, broad-based economic prosperity and widespread access to education.
Explainer: How Brand Management Firms Are Moving Upmarket
Once bottom feeders, players like Authentic Brands Group, WHP Global and Bluestar Alliance are targeting premium, culturally relevant brands, from Off-White to Marc Jacobs.
Explainer: How Brand Management Firms Are Moving Upmarket
Once bottom feeders, players like Authentic Brands Group, WHP Global and Bluestar Alliance are targeting premium, culturally relevant brands, from Off-White to Marc Jacobs.
Kering Names Gianfranco D’Attis CEO of McQueen
The former Prada chief will be charged with piloting the restructuring and repositioning of the label founded by Lee Alexander McQueen as Kering CEO Luca De Meo reviews the group’s portfolio.
Kering Names Gianfranco D’Attis CEO of McQueen
The former Prada chief will be charged with piloting the restructuring and repositioning of the label founded by Lee Alexander McQueen as Kering CEO Luca De Meo reviews the group’s portfolio.
Exclusive: Bridgepoint Group to Acquire Obagi Medical
The UK investment firm has agreed to purchase the clinical skincare label from Waldencast for $460 million, with co-founders Michel Brousset and Hind Sebti departing the beauty conglomerate to join Bridgepoint.
Exclusive: Bridgepoint Group to Acquire Obagi Medical
The UK investment firm has agreed to purchase the clinical skincare label from Waldencast for $460 million, with co-founders Michel Brousset and Hind Sebti departing the beauty conglomerate to join Bridgepoint.