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Depthi Is K-Beauty Giant Goodai’s Newest Label
The Korean conglomerate has unveiled its second incubated skincare line, Depthi, shifting its focus to in-house brands after years of acquisitions.
How Collagen Jelly Pouches Became Beauty’s Latest Viral Craze
Collagen supplements have been staples in Asia for decades. Now, they’re gaining traction in the West, fuelled by viral jelly pouches and trendy drinkable formats. But not everyone is buying in.
Fashion’s Next Growth Opportunity Isn’t Gen Z
Brands like Evereve, Ulla Johnson and Frances Valentine are courting older shoppers with spending power and brand loyalty, without sacrificing their youth appeal.
Why Luxury Marketing Is Getting More Restrained
Rather than chasing viral spectacle, brands from Chloé to Prada are stripping back their marketing to prioritise their core DNA.
How Did Zara Home Become Cool?
Inditex is leaning on high-profile designers, larger stores and pricier furniture to give Zara Home a distinctive identity and position Zara as a more premium brand. But turning design cachet into lasting pricing power is not so easy.
Milan Luxury Shops Close for Fear of New Unrest as Government Prepares to Deploy Troops
Most stores in the Via Montenapoleone luxury shopping district, home to brands including Chanel, Tiffany and Dior, removed merchandise from their windows as a precaution.
How to Unlock the Male Beauty Shopper
French label Horace’s Sephora launch highlights the growing opportunity in men’s beauty — and the challenge of getting male customers through the door.
Mikayla Nogueira Can Sell Anything, Especially Her Own Brand
In roughly 18 months, POV Beauty has become one of the industry’s fastest growing disruptor brands. With a recent Sephora launch and a new $15 million fundraise, it is supercharging the trajectory of what an influencer-founded beauty brand can be.
Vinted Faces Influx of Suspected Looted Goods After French Riots
The company has ‘taken immediate action to identify and remove listings linked to the looting,’ and has ‘stepped up monitoring of suspicious listings,’ a Vinted spokesperson said in a statement. ‘When our rules are breached, we act against the accounts involved, up to permanent bans.’
Quince Launches in UK
The direct-to-consumer business, known for its dupes of popular items, is expanding outside North America for the first time.
Mulberry Posts 18% Rise in First-Half Sales, Sending Shares Up
Resilient demand for heritage bags and a higher share of full-price sales boosted the British luxury handbag maker, sending shares nearly 4 percent higher in early trading.
Swedish Hair Brand Björn Axén Names New CEO
Onur Aktas has been appointed chief executive of the Stockholm-based label as it plots global expansion.