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Revolutionary British Artist David Hockney Dies Aged 88
The iconic British painter who cast a revolutionary gaze across 20th-century art and became an inspiration to numerous designers, as well as a style icon in his own right, has died.

Revolutionary British Artist David Hockney Dies Aged 88
The iconic British painter who cast a revolutionary gaze across 20th-century art and became an inspiration to numerous designers, as well as a style icon in his own right, has died.

Menswear Designer Nigel Cabourn Dies at 77
Cabourn is best remembered for his takes on workwear and military-inspired design.

Menswear Designer Nigel Cabourn Dies at 77
Cabourn is best remembered for his takes on workwear and military-inspired design.

Trump Administration Is Appealing Ruling on $100,000 H-1B Fee
The H-1B visa program is a cornerstone of employment-based immigration, allowing companies in the US to hire college-educated foreign workers for specialised occupations.

Trump Administration Is Appealing Ruling on $100,000 H-1B Fee
The H-1B visa program is a cornerstone of employment-based immigration, allowing companies in the US to hire college-educated foreign workers for specialised occupations.

Ashley’s Frasers Offers to Buy Hugo Boss in $3.1 Billion Deal
Frasers already owns a roughly 26 percent stake in Hugo Boss.

Ashley’s Frasers Offers to Buy Hugo Boss in $3.1 Billion Deal
Frasers already owns a roughly 26 percent stake in Hugo Boss.

Asics to Spin Off Onitsuka Tiger Sneaker Brand
The spin off comes as the 77-year-old Japanese shoe label enjoys a resurgence in popularity amid a tourism boom and growing global demand for retro sneakers.

Asics to Spin Off Onitsuka Tiger Sneaker Brand
The spin off comes as the 77-year-old Japanese shoe label enjoys a resurgence in popularity amid a tourism boom and growing global demand for retro sneakers.

T3 Names New CEO
Anne-Cécile Brilland, who joins the brand from IGK Hair, will lead the premium hair tools label alongside its co-founders.

T3 Names New CEO
Anne-Cécile Brilland, who joins the brand from IGK Hair, will lead the premium hair tools label alongside its co-founders.

Report: Boots Owner in Talks on Possible $10 Billion Sale
Private equity firm Sycamore Partners, which took ownership of the British pharmacy and beauty chain last year, has reportedly begun divestiture discussions.

Report: Boots Owner in Talks on Possible $10 Billion Sale
Private equity firm Sycamore Partners, which took ownership of the British pharmacy and beauty chain last year, has reportedly begun divestiture discussions.

US Food and Drug Administration Approves New Sunscreen Filter
The US sunscreen market reaches a regulatory milestone as the FDA approves the first new UV filter for wide industry use since 1999.

US Food and Drug Administration Approves New Sunscreen Filter
The US sunscreen market reaches a regulatory milestone as the FDA approves the first new UV filter for wide industry use since 1999.

Whey Protein Shortage Looms As Weight-Loss Drugs Soar
The growing popularity of weight-loss drugs has fuelled global demand for whey protein, sparking concerns among industry experts over a potential shortage.

Whey Protein Shortage Looms As Weight-Loss Drugs Soar
The growing popularity of weight-loss drugs has fuelled global demand for whey protein, sparking concerns among industry experts over a potential shortage.

Christopher Bailey Leads Acquisition of English Potter Burleigh
The former chief creative officer and CEO of Burberry takes control of the 175-year-old company.

Christopher Bailey Leads Acquisition of English Potter Burleigh
The former chief creative officer and CEO of Burberry takes control of the 175-year-old company.

New Balance’s India Partner to Introduce More Global Brands in Expansion
Brandman Retail plans to bring brands such as Salomon and Anta to the Indian market and more than quintuple its store count by 2028, betting on rising demand for global labels.

New Balance’s India Partner to Introduce More Global Brands in Expansion
Brandman Retail plans to bring brands such as Salomon and Anta to the Indian market and more than quintuple its store count by 2028, betting on rising demand for global labels.

Trump’s $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee Is Unlawful, US Judge Rules
Previous BoF analysis found hundreds of workers employed by dozens of fashion and beauty companies use the H-1B visa for skilled workers.

Trump’s $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee Is Unlawful, US Judge Rules
Previous BoF analysis found hundreds of workers employed by dozens of fashion and beauty companies use the H-1B visa for skilled workers.