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Report: Estée Lauder Seeks €5 Billion Funding for Puig Deal
The US cosmetics giant has hired JP Morgan to take the lead on structuring a finance package of about €5 billion to fund its potential tie-up with Puig.

Report: Estée Lauder Seeks €5 Billion Funding for Puig Deal
The US cosmetics giant has hired JP Morgan to take the lead on structuring a finance package of about €5 billion to fund its potential tie-up with Puig.

Spain’s MOP Foundation to Show ‘Paolo Roversi Doubts’ Exhibit
Works from the Italian fashion photographer, known for his use of Polaroid and a distinct, minimalist approach that draws on shadows and blurring effects, will be on display from June 20 in A Coruna, Spain.

Spain’s MOP Foundation to Show ‘Paolo Roversi Doubts’ Exhibit
Works from the Italian fashion photographer, known for his use of Polaroid and a distinct, minimalist approach that draws on shadows and blurring effects, will be on display from June 20 in A Coruna, Spain.

Japanese Culture Is Global. Why Isn’t J-Beauty?
The nation is a major exporter of entertainment, fashion and cuisine, but its skincare and cosmetics output has contracted recently as global competitors have gained.

Japanese Culture Is Global. Why Isn’t J-Beauty?
The nation is a major exporter of entertainment, fashion and cuisine, but its skincare and cosmetics output has contracted recently as global competitors have gained.

Textile Recyclers Are Back From the Brink. Now They Just Need Customers.
Europe’s textile-to-textile recycling sector is rebounding from a crisis and regaining momentum as new regulations drive investment. But to succeed in the long run, it needs more brands to buy in.

Textile Recyclers Are Back From the Brink. Now They Just Need Customers.
Europe’s textile-to-textile recycling sector is rebounding from a crisis and regaining momentum as new regulations drive investment. But to succeed in the long run, it needs more brands to buy in.

Amazon Fixed Prices of Levi’s, Hanes Apparel, California Authorities Allege
Vendors were allegedly cowed by the e-commerce giant’s bargaining power and, fearing punishment, agreed to raise prices on competing retail websites like Walmart and Target.

Amazon Fixed Prices of Levi’s, Hanes Apparel, California Authorities Allege
Vendors were allegedly cowed by the e-commerce giant’s bargaining power and, fearing punishment, agreed to raise prices on competing retail websites like Walmart and Target.

BoF and Marriott Luxury Group Host the Luxury Leaders Salon
Executives from Burberry, Etro, 10 Corso Como and Stone Island joined founders and creative leaders at an intimate Luxury Leaders Salon at The Lake Como Edition hotel, in Northern Italy.

BoF and Marriott Luxury Group Host the Luxury Leaders Salon
Executives from Burberry, Etro, 10 Corso Como and Stone Island joined founders and creative leaders at an intimate Luxury Leaders Salon at The Lake Como Edition hotel, in Northern Italy.

Tariff Refund System Launches as Over 50,000 Companies File Claims
US Customs officials said as of April 9, an amount totalling $127 billion of refunds had been filed for, accounting for over three-quarters of the amount eligible for compensation.

Tariff Refund System Launches as Over 50,000 Companies File Claims
US Customs officials said as of April 9, an amount totalling $127 billion of refunds had been filed for, accounting for over three-quarters of the amount eligible for compensation.

Ferragamo Family Appoints Former Estée Lauder CEO as Strategic Advisor
Fabrizio Freda, who led the beauty group for nearly 16 years before retiring in 2024, will advise on strategic decisions and on strengthening operations at the Ferragamo Group and the family’s other businesses.

Ferragamo Family Appoints Former Estée Lauder CEO as Strategic Advisor
Fabrizio Freda, who led the beauty group for nearly 16 years before retiring in 2024, will advise on strategic decisions and on strengthening operations at the Ferragamo Group and the family’s other businesses.

Haus Labs and ArdAzAei Are Hiring on BoF Careers
Check out this week’s new partners and openings on BoF Careers, the global marketplace for fashion and beauty talent.

Haus Labs and ArdAzAei Are Hiring on BoF Careers
Check out this week’s new partners and openings on BoF Careers, the global marketplace for fashion and beauty talent.

Mulberry Sales Rise as Strategy Reset Takes Hold
The British luxury handbag maker said second-half sales rose 13.6 percent and gross margins improved as its new strategy began to bear fruit.

Mulberry Sales Rise as Strategy Reset Takes Hold
The British luxury handbag maker said second-half sales rose 13.6 percent and gross margins improved as its new strategy began to bear fruit.

Global Brands See Revival in China as Retail Nationalism Cools
Mid-market global brands like Gap, Zara, and Uniqlo are successfully winning back Chinese consumers who previously favoured domestic labels.

Global Brands See Revival in China as Retail Nationalism Cools
Mid-market global brands like Gap, Zara, and Uniqlo are successfully winning back Chinese consumers who previously favoured domestic labels.

Trump Announces Reforms to Accelerate Access to Psychedelic Drug Treatments
Alongside RFK Jr. and podcaster Joe Rogan, the US president signed an executive order directing FDA to expedite review of psychedelic drugs including ibogaine.

Trump Announces Reforms to Accelerate Access to Psychedelic Drug Treatments
Alongside RFK Jr. and podcaster Joe Rogan, the US president signed an executive order directing FDA to expedite review of psychedelic drugs including ibogaine.